This journey to the White Continent starts and ends in Ushuaia, Argentina. The itinerary includes visits to the Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Each voyage is orientated to the viewing wildlife as much as possible: albatrosses, storm and giant petrels, leopard seals, orcas, humpback and minke whales, gentoo penguins, blue eyed shags, sea elephants. The Antarctic Dream is [...]

The vessel is strongly built of steel with an ice-strengthened hull, perfect for the polar seas. The ' Grigoriy Mikheev ' is manned by an en­thusiastic Russian crew of around 20, all highly experienced in ice navigation. Russian captains are recognised experts in polar navigation. All our international expedition leaders and lecturers are highly knowledgeable, helpful and dedicated t [...]

The Antarctic Peninsula is part of the Antarctic Continent and is the southern continuation of the mountain chain that runs from North America through South America into the Scotia Sea. Here it continues as a mainly sub-marine ridge, the Scotia Ridge, until it comes above sea-level at the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula. The peninsula consists of an 800 kilometres (500 m [...]

Silversea is a world apart from all other luxury holidays, delivering the ultimate all-inclusive travel experience. Four elegant, yacht-like ships provide guests with the highest standards of all-suite accommodation and sublime service that is both refined and relaxed. With an accent on space and privacy, the atmosphere is one of unhurried elegance. Refreshingly, everything you could [...]