Silver Wind · 16-Day South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula Cruise, Dec 22, 2026
Route Map
Route map is indicative. Actual ports, landings, flight connections, cruising areas and activity order may change according to weather, sea state, ice and local operating conditions.
Product Overview
- OperatorVoyage
- WI261222015
- Detail
- Puerto Williams to Puerto Williams
- Travel Dates
- 2026.12.22 — 2027.01.06
- Destination
- South Georgia / Antarctic Peninsula / South Shetland Islands
- Duration
- 16days
- Ship
- Silver Wind Silver Wind
Trip Images
Images are indicative. Scenery and landing arrangements depend on the actual departure.
A 16-day cruise-only Silversea departure aboard Silver Wind, operating Puerto Williams roundtrip from Dec 22, 2026 to Jan 6, 2027. The voyage focuses on South Georgia wildlife coasts and Antarctic Peninsula ice, with sea days, expedition interpretation, Zodiac operations and landings subject to weather, sea state and protection rules. Cabin space, pricing and operating details are confirmed by an advisor.
Route Map
Route map is indicative. Actual ports, landings, flight connections, cruising areas and activity order may change according to weather, sea state, ice and local operating conditions.
Trip Highlights
South Georgia Wildlife Coast
- South Georgia is known for king penguins, seals, seabirds, glacier backdrops and remote sub-Antarctic coastline.
- Viewing distance, landing time and site access are controlled by weather, swell, biosecurity and wildlife protection rules.
Antarctic Peninsula Ice, Glaciers and Wildlife
- The Antarctic Peninsula segment focuses on icebergs, glaciers, snowy bays, penguin habitat, seals, seabirds and possible whale observations.
- Landing points, cruising time and activity order are decided by the captain and expedition team according to weather, sea state, ice and safety.
Zodiac Cruising, Landings and Expedition Team
- The expedition team may arrange Zodiac cruising, landings, lectures, brief walks and wildlife interpretation when conditions allow.
- All activities follow daily safety briefings, environmental rules and the ship team's announcements.
South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula Core Route
- The route concentrates on South Georgia's wildlife coastline and the Antarctic Peninsula's ice, glacier and island waters.
- Sea days, landing windows and site order remain flexible because Southern Ocean weather, sea state and wildlife protection rules shape the operation.
Daily Itinerary
You may first check the alongside the daily itinerary.
Puerto Williams
Embark in Puerto Williams. Port arrangements, boarding time, luggage handling and onboard briefings follow Silversea's final departure documents and local operations.
At Sea
Spend the day at sea with expedition lectures, briefings, deck watching and shipboard service. The sailing pace and onboard program are adjusted according to weather and sea conditions.
At Sea
Spend the day at sea with expedition lectures, briefings, deck watching and shipboard service. The sailing pace and onboard program are adjusted according to weather and sea conditions.
At Sea
Spend the day at sea with expedition lectures, briefings, deck watching and shipboard service. The sailing pace and onboard program are adjusted according to weather and sea conditions.
South Georgia
Explore South Georgia's wildlife coastline when conditions allow, with possible king penguin, seal, seabird, glacier and expedition-history sites subject to protection rules and safety assessment.
South Georgia
Explore South Georgia's wildlife coastline when conditions allow, with possible king penguin, seal, seabird, glacier and expedition-history sites subject to protection rules and safety assessment.
South Georgia
Explore South Georgia's wildlife coastline when conditions allow, with possible king penguin, seal, seabird, glacier and expedition-history sites subject to protection rules and safety assessment.
At Sea
Spend the day at sea with expedition lectures, briefings, deck watching and shipboard service. The sailing pace and onboard program are adjusted according to weather and sea conditions.
At Sea
Spend the day at sea with expedition lectures, briefings, deck watching and shipboard service. The sailing pace and onboard program are adjusted according to weather and sea conditions.
Elephant Island
Cruise or explore around Elephant Island when conditions allow. Access and viewing plans depend on sea state, wind, ice and the expedition team's safety assessment.
Antarctic Peninsula
Explore around the Antarctic Peninsula when weather, ice and sea state allow. Possible activities include Zodiac cruising, shore landings, glacier and iceberg viewing, and wildlife observation.
Antarctic Peninsula
Explore around the Antarctic Peninsula when weather, ice and sea state allow. Possible activities include Zodiac cruising, shore landings, glacier and iceberg viewing, and wildlife observation.
South Shetland Islands
Explore South Shetland Island waters when conditions allow. The captain and expedition team select cruising or landing sites according to weather, swell, ice and site availability.
At Sea
Spend the day at sea with expedition lectures, briefings, deck watching and shipboard service. The sailing pace and onboard program are adjusted according to weather and sea conditions.
Puerto Williams
Puerto Williams is the route's South American gateway. Local port and transfer details are confirmed in Silversea's final documents.
Puerto Williams
Disembarkation in Puerto Williams. Final timing, luggage handling and onward travel guidance are subject to Silversea and local port conditions.
Daily arrangements are subject to Silversea's final departure documents, weather, sea state, ice, airport operations, port operations, environmental rules and expedition-team decisions.
Ship and Cabins
Silver Wind
Silver Wind is a polar-upgraded Silversea expedition ship, combining small-ship Antarctic access with all-suite accommodation, butler service, expedition lectures, Zodiac operations and refined onboard service.
- Operator
- Silversea
- Ship
- Silver Wind
- Voyage
- WI261222015
- Ship Type
- Polar expedition cruise ship
- Route
- South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula Expedition
- Departure Date
- Dec 22, 2026
Public Areas
- All-suite accommodation with butler service
- Open-seating dining and selected onboard beverage service, subject to Silversea policy
- Expedition-team lectures, destination briefings and landing preparation
- Zodiac cruising and landing operations when opened by the expedition team
- Observation spaces, lounges and shipboard services according to the confirmed vessel
Pricing Details
Cabin Pricing
| Cabin | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Vista, Veranda and Mid-Tier Suite Categories | Open suite categories, size, deck, balcony and benefits are subject to live Silversea inventory and the final confirmation. | From US$24,600 |
| Silver, Medallion, Owner and Higher Suite Categories | Open suite categories, size, deck, balcony and benefits are subject to live Silversea inventory and the final confirmation. | Price on request |
Included
- Onboard accommodation, onboard meals, onboard activities and operator-arranged expedition activities, subject to final operator confirmation and daily conditions.
- Silversea all-inclusive items such as butler service, open dining, selected beverages, Wi-Fi, onboard gratuities and port charges, subject to the operator's policy.
- Expedition-team lectures, Zodiac cruising or landings, and related safety briefings, subject to the voyage's opened activities.
Not Included
- International flights, domestic flights, visas, insurance, pre- and post-cruise hotels, transfers, land extensions and personal expenses, unless clearly included by Silversea or the signed contract.
- Optional activities, special services, premium purchases, spa, boutique purchases, medical service, laundry, communications and other personal expenses unless included in the confirmed fare.
- Additional expenses caused by weather, ice, flight, airport, port, itinerary or force-majeure changes are handled according to Silversea terms and the signed contract.
Travel Notes
Route and Activity Adjustments
Antarctic and South Georgia expedition routes are affected by weather, sea state, ice, airport operations, port rules, wildlife protection and environmental regulations. Landings, Zodiac cruising, flight connections, activity order and time ashore may change.
Cruise-Only Booking
This page shows cruise-only reference information. Final cabin category, price, taxes, inclusions, flight or transfer arrangements, payment terms and cancellation policy are subject to Silversea's written confirmation and the signed contract.
Travel Preparation
Travelers should prepare visas, insurance, polar clothing and health information according to Antarctica and South Georgia voyage requirements. Final meeting point, embarkation, disembarkation, flight and luggage rules are subject to the pre-departure notice.