Antarctica, South Georgia

Antarctica & South Georgia Expedition From Puerto Williams

Fifteen nights from Puerto Williams to South Georgia, Elephant Island and the Antarctic Peninsula, with six days at sea along the way.

15 Nights / 16 Days (listed by Silversea as a 15-day voyage)Duration
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The voyage opens with three relaxed days at sea before South Georgia comes into view. There, guests can paddle kayaks through ice-filled channels, cruise along coastlines rich in wildlife and walk the pebbly beaches, then the ship heads south to the Antarctic Peninsula, where penguin colonies, whales and icebergs fill the days.

This is one of the Antarctica expedition voyages Silversea has scheduled aboard Silver Cloud, fifteen nights, sixteen days from Puerto Williams and back, departing February 12, 2027 (Silversea voyage E4270212015).

It's shared here to show what a longer Antarctica route through South Georgia could look like. A version built around your own dates and pace would look a little different, and that's the point.

Why This Trip

Why Travel to Antarctica Via South Georgia

Why Travel to Antarctica Via South Georgia

Three countries and territories in one voyage is the draw. Chile at the start and end, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in the middle, and Antarctica itself, with 20 shore excursions on offer across the route. The South Georgia visa is included.

The mid-February sailing reaches Antarctica in the second half of the voyage, after three days in South Georgia, which gives the trip two distinct halves. South Georgia is for wildlife and scenery, and the Peninsula is for glaciers, mountains and the whales and penguins of the Antarctic coast. If you asked us: do not shorten the sea days in your head.

Six of the sixteen days are at sea, and they are part of what makes this route the full expedition rather than the fastest one. Silver Cloud's suites, 80 percent of them with a veranda, make them easy to enjoy.

Holiday Overview

Cities Covered
Puerto Williams, South Georgia, Elephant Island, Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands
Starting Price
On Request
Best Time to Travel
Mid to late February (South Georgia and the Peninsula in one voyage)
Travel Style
Ship: Silver Cloud (crossover expedition ship, 254 guests) Countries: Chile, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Antarctica Sea Days: 6 days at sea
Experiences Covered
20 shore excursions, South Georgia (3 days, visa included), Elephant Island, Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands

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Trace Your Path

An itinerary designed
for every moment.

Puerto Williams Day 1, 15–16

The voyage begins at Puerto Williams, Chile.

South Georgia Day 5–7

Kayaking, coastal cruising and beach walks in South Georgia, with 20 shore excursions across the voyage.

Elephant Island Day 10

Elephant Island, a name that sits in the story of polar exploration.

Antarctic Peninsula Day 11–12

A second day on the Antarctic Peninsula, with 3 shore excursions listed by Silversea.

South Shetland Islands Day 13

A stop in the South Shetland Islands, with 1 shore excursion listed by Silversea.

Day By Day

Antarctica Trip Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Puerto Williams, Chile

    The voyage begins at Puerto Williams, Chile. Silversea's schedule at this stop.

  2. Day 2

    Day at Sea

    A day at sea in international waters.

  3. Day 3

    Day at Sea

    A second day at sea in international waters.

  4. Day 4

    Day at Sea

    A third day at sea in international waters.

  5. Day 5

    South Georgia

    The first of three days in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Visa is included, and Silversea lists 4 shore excursions for this stop.

  6. Day 6

    South Georgia

    A second day in South Georgia, with 4 shore excursions listed by Silversea and visa included.

  7. Day 7

    South Georgia

    A third day in South Georgia, with 4 shore excursions listed by Silversea and visa included.

  8. Day 8

    Drake Passage

    A day at sea in international waters on the Drake Passage.

  9. Day 9

    Drake Passage

    A second day on the Drake Passage.

  10. Day 10

    Elephant Island, Antarctica

    A stop at Elephant Island, with 1 shore excursion listed by Silversea.

  11. Day 11

    Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

    The first of two days on the Antarctic Peninsula. Silversea lists 3 shore excursions for this stop.

  12. Day 12

    Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

    A second day on the Antarctic Peninsula, with 3 shore excursions listed by Silversea.

  13. Day 13

    South Shetland Islands, Antarctica

    A stop in the South Shetland Islands, with 1 shore excursion listed by Silversea.

  14. Day 14

    Drake Passage

    A day at sea in international waters on the Drake Passage.

  15. Day 15

    Puerto Williams, Chile

    The ship returns to Puerto Williams, with the schedule at this stop running.

  16. Day 16

    Puerto Williams, Chile

    The voyage ends at Puerto Williams.

What's Included

Experiences Included.

Where You'll Stay

Hotel Stays.

Fifteen nights aboard Silver Cloud, which Silversea classes as its first crossover ship.

Silver Cloud carries 254 guests and 212 crew, with 20 Zodiacs and 10 kayaks and 80 percent of suites with a veranda. Every suite category includes drinks (wine and spirits too), Wi-Fi, and all port charges, taxes and tips.

Optional stays before the voyage: Santiago City Stay (3 nights), Vik Vineyard Retreat (4 nights), Escape to Patagonia & Torres Del Paine (5 nights) and Mysteries of Easter Island Revealed (5 nights), with hotels including the Silversea Luxury Collection and Mandarin Oriental Santiago.

Optional stays after the voyage: Santiago City Stay (2 nights), Vik Vineyard Retreat (3 nights), Ushuaia & Iguazu (4 nights) and Patagonia Across Borders, Rio Serrano (6 nights), with hotels including the Silversea Luxury Collection, Mandarin Oriental Santiago and Hilton Garden Inn Santiago Airport.

The Fine Print, Handled

What Travenza Holidays
Will Arrange.

Itinerary planning, voyage reservation, the optional flight package with airport transfers, pre and post voyage stays, visa and travel documentation assistance, and travel support throughout the trip. Customised by travel dates, suite category and pace. The shore excursions shown are examples and can change. Weather in the far south is hard to predict, so the captain and expedition team may adjust the route, the timing and the flights.

Ready When You Are

Plan Your Antarctica & South Georgia Expedition

Three days in South Georgia, two on the Antarctic Peninsula and six at sea, fifteen nights give a traveller a thorough look at the region. This is one of the Antarctica voyages Silversea has scheduled, shared here to show what the trip could look like. A version built for your own dates and pace would look a little different.

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