Antarctica Bridge with Silversea

Having made the most of your complimentary UK airport lounge access, you'll board an overnight flight to Santiago, Chile's cosmopolitan capital.

On arrival in Santiago, you will be meet our Silversea representative before being transferred to your pre-cruise hotel where IAATO and Zodiac briefings will take places. You will also be able to your complimentary expedition gear. The rest of the day is free for relaxation.

Stay: Santiago hotel 

Located in the heart of Chilean Patagonia on the shores of the Strait of Magellan, sprawling Punta Arenas pairs modern malls with wool-boom mansions and a bustling port-city atmosphere. On arrival, you'll transfer to your hotel before enjoying a free afternoon to explore at your own pace. This evening, you'll be treated to the first of your included dinner, so perhaps take the chance to meet some of your fellow adventurers who'll be joining you on your journey south.

Stay: Punta Arenas hotel 

Check out this morning and transfer to the airport for your exclusive business class flight to the King George island. Soaring over the infamous Drake Passage, you'll get your first taste of the drama that awaits as you look down on the ice-berg dotted waters. Once you've landed, it's then just a short transfer to your waiting ice-class ship. On board, you'll find a spa, fitness centre and beauty salon, several observation lounges and two superb dining venues. Then, in your butler-served suite, the likes of marbled bathrooms and pillow menus will ensure a wonderfully comfortable voyage. 

Stay: Silver Endeavour or Silver Cloud

Over five action-packed days, you'll join the Silversea expedition team as you strike out into the wilds of the Antarctic Peninsula, making the most of the ship's fleet of 12 Zodiacs to go in search of whales and seabirds and even step ashore for up-close encounters with seals and penguins. And, with your ship's strengthened hull, you'll push through ice floes with ease, reaching remote locations where your guides will impart their knowledge of the region. It all continues back on board, with expert lectures on geography, geology, wildlife and even the continent's human intrigue, from the explorers of yesteryear to the vital work of today's ground-breaking scientific research stations.

Stay: Silver Endeavour or Silver Cloud

As your Antarctic adventure comes to an end, it's time to disembark on King George Island, where you'll board a flight for the return journey across the Drake Passage to Punta Arenas where you'll spend the night, after enjoying a farewell dinner.

Stay: Punta Arenas hotel

Transfer to the airport this morning for your overnight flight home.