| Cruise line | Silversea Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Silver Wind |
| Duration | 6 nights |
| Port calls | 3 |
| Departures | 6 sailings |
| From fare | $15,521 per person |
| Year built | 1995 |
| Guests | 355 |
| Cabins | 148 |
| Crew | 197 |
| Length | 155 m |
| Beam | 21 m |
| Cruising speed | 17.0 kn |
South Shetlands Cruise from King George Island Antarctica — 7 Days
6 nights · South Shetlands · Departs King George Island Antarctica · Visiting South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula · Aboard Silversea Cruises on the Silver Wind
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Day 1
King George Island Antarctica
King George Island, in the South Shetlands, is one of Antarctica’s most accessible gateways. At Fildes Bay, expedition ships can bring you ashore among research stations, stark headlands and wind-shaped beaches. Look for gentoo and chinstrap penguins, along with seals resting near the waterline. Here, the scale of the continent becomes tangible: ice, ocean and weather set the terms of every visit. This is no town to browse; it is a rare landing on a working scientific frontier.
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Day 2
South Shetland Islands
The South Shetland Islands lie just north of the Antarctic Peninsula, across the often-choppy Bransfield Strait. Here, black volcanic beaches, glaciers and penguin colonies bring Antarctica close and unmistakably wild. At Deception Island, ships enter a flooded volcanic caldera; elsewhere, research stations mark a human presence. Expect landings shaped by weather, sea ice and wildlife rules, with encounters that reward patience more than a schedule.
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Day 3
Antarctic Peninsula
The Antarctic Peninsula brings you within reach of Antarctica’s most dramatic scenery: mountain-backed glaciers, blue icebergs and sheltered bays. Most voyages cross the Drake Passage from Ushuaia, then explore by expedition ship and Zodiac, weather permitting. Watch for gentoo, chinstrap and Adélie penguins, seals and whales. Shore visits follow strict environmental rules, and plans can change with conditions. Expect few comforts ashore; the reward is a rare encounter with a continent still governed by ice and weather.
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Day 6
South Shetland Islands
The South Shetland Islands lie just north of the Antarctic Peninsula, across the often-choppy Bransfield Strait. Here, black volcanic beaches, glaciers and penguin colonies bring Antarctica close and unmistakably wild. At Deception Island, ships enter a flooded volcanic caldera; elsewhere, research stations mark a human presence. Expect landings shaped by weather, sea ice and wildlife rules, with encounters that reward patience more than a schedule.
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Day 7
King George Island Antarctica
King George Island, in the South Shetlands, is one of Antarctica’s most accessible gateways. At Fildes Bay, expedition ships can bring you ashore among research stations, stark headlands and wind-shaped beaches. Look for gentoo and chinstrap penguins, along with seals resting near the waterline. Here, the scale of the continent becomes tangible: ice, ocean and weather set the terms of every visit. This is no town to browse; it is a rare landing on a working scientific frontier.
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Published September 16, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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