Silversea Expedition Ships
The world’s finest expedition cruise ships. Antarctica, the Arctic, the Galapagos, and remote destinations no other luxury line can reach. Ultra-luxury meets genuine adventure.
The Expedition Fleet
- Silver Endeavour — The world’s most capable luxury expedition ship. PC6 ice class. Antarctica, Arctic, and remote destinations.
- Silver Origin — Built specifically for the Galapagos Islands. Carries just 100 guests on 7-night Galapagos itineraries year-round.
- Silver Discoverer — Smaller expedition ship for remote Pacific and Asian itineraries.
About the Expedition Ships
Silversea’s expedition ships combine the ultra-luxury experience of the ocean fleet with purpose-built vessels capable of sailing to the most remote and inaccessible destinations on earth. Silver Endeavour is ice-strengthened to PC6 class, allowing it to penetrate deep into polar regions that even dedicated expedition ships from other lines cannot safely reach. Every expedition sailing includes a team of expert naturalists, scientists, historians, and field specialists who lead Zodiac excursions, lectures, and on-shore programs that transform a vacation into a genuine learning experience. The all-inclusive fare on expedition ships covers all shore excursions, Zodiac operations, all dining and beverages, butler service in suites, and gratuities. Silver Origin in the Galapagos is a dedicated vessel built specifically for that UNESCO World Heritage site, carrying just 100 guests on weekly itineraries.
Expedition Destinations
- Antarctica — The last great wilderness. Penguin colonies, iceberg channels, and wildlife encounters unlike anything on earth. Silver Endeavour sails deeper into the Antarctic than any luxury competitor.
- Arctic and Svalbard — Polar bears, walruses, and midnight sun. Summer sailings through Norway, Greenland, and the Canadian Arctic.
- Galapagos Islands — Silver Origin sails weekly from Baltra on 7-night itineraries visiting the most wildlife-rich islands in the archipelago. One of the world’s truly bucket-list destinations.
- Remote Pacific and Asia — Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Japan’s Ogasawara Islands, and other destinations that mainstream ships never visit.
Travel Insurance
Medical evacuation coverage is essential on expedition sailings. We strongly recommend Roamright travel insurance for every Silversea expedition voyage.
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