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5-night Antarctica Cruise

December 8, 2022

Silversea Cruises: Silver Explorer

Roundtrip King George Island

Vacation Offer ID 1405043

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Limited Availability

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Overview

Ship Info

Activities & Services

Staterooms

Deckplans

The Signature Collection – Exclusive Amenities
The Signature Collection Sailings offer Exceptional Value and Exclusive Amenities.

Cruise Inclusions

Shore Excursions in every port
Transfers (between airport and ship)
Spacious suites- over 90% with private verandas
Butler service in every suite
Unlimited Wi-Fi
Personalized service - nearly one crew member for every guest
Multiple restaurants, diverse cuisine, open-seating dining
Beverages in-suite and throughout the ship, including select wines, premium spirits and more
24-hour dining service
Onboard entertainment
Complimentary transportation into town in most ports
Onboard gratuities

EXCLUSIVE TO SILVERSEA EXPEDITIONS

Guided Zodiac, land and sea tours, and shore-side activities led by the Expedition Team
Enrichment lectures by our Expedition Team
Highly-qualified Expedition Team with experts in their field (marine biologists, historians and more)
Complimentary expedition parka*
Complimentary use of wetsuits and snorkelling equipment*

*On select voyages.

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
King George Island	12/08/2022	12/08/2022
Antarctic Sound	12/09/2022	12/09/2022
Antarctic Peninsula	12/10/2022	12/11/2022
South Shetland Islands	12/12/2022	12/12/2022
King George Island	12/13/2022	12/13/2022

Silversea's purpose-built Silver Explorer expedition ship (formerly the Prince Albert II) has been designed specifically for navigating waters in some of the world's most remote destinations, including both of earth's polar regions. A strengthened hull with a Lloyd's Register ice-class notation (1A) for passenger vessels enables Silver Explorer to safely push through ice floes with ease. A fleet of Zodiac boats allows Silversea Expedition guests to visit even the most off-the-beaten path locations, and an expert Expedition Team provides insight and understanding to each unforgettable Silver Explorer cruise adventure.

All-Inclusive Expedition Cruise Amenities

Behind Silver Explorer's ice-strengthened hull there exists a degree of luxury unmatched by any expedition cruise line. Enjoy exceptional amenities on your Silversea Expedition voyage.

All Ocean-View Accommodations: The largest average accommodation size of any expedition cruise ship, each with private bath and an elegant ambiance of unrivaled luxury.
A Butler for Everyone: Butler service in every suite, every stateroom.
Superlative Service and Genuine Hospitality: Staff to guest ratio of nearly 1 to 1
Complimentary Adventures Ashore: Unearth fascinating dimensions of culture, history, science and the environment through a diverse collection of complimentary shoreside experiences and distinctive onboard events.
Expert Expedition Team: Travel with historians, biologists, anthropologists, geologists, botanists, ornithologists, naturalists, photographers and destination experts at your side as you discover remote and remarkable environments.
Complimentary Beverages Served Throughout the Ship: Choose from a premium selection of fine wines, champagnes, spirits, bottled water, soft drinks and specialty coffees on board your luxury cruise– all with Silversea’s compliments.
Gratuities Included: All onboard gratuities are included — none are ever expected.
Open Seating Dining: When and with whom you dine is up to you.
Casual Informal Attire: No tuxedos or formal evening dress required.
Menus Inspired by Relais & Châteaux: Silversea’s preferred culinary partner.
Complimentary 24-Hour Room Service: A late-night snack or full breakfast, lunch or dinner delivered at your request — with no charge and no tipping.
Complimentary Parka: For guests aboard expedition cruise itineraries bound for Polar regions.
Water-Resistant Backpack and Stainless Steel Water Bottle: Professional gear for your authentic expedition.
Shipwide WiFi and Mobile Phone Service: Fee applies

The Restaurant

Sparkling with crystal and candlelight, The Restaurant serves contemporary, international cuisine with sophisticated elegance and impeccable service. Menus feature regional specialties unique to the voyage destination, such as Roasted Chilean Sea Bass while cruising the Chilean fjords. During days at sea, guests can choose something from La Collection du Monde, a series of signature dishes created exclusively for Silversea by the Grands Chefs Relais & Châteaux.

Ship Statistics

Year Built: 1989
Year Refurbished: 2017
Year Entered Present Fleet: –
Previous Name: Prince Albert
Country of Registry: The Bahamas
Tonnage (GRT): 6,072
Guests (Lowers): –
Total Guests: 144
Passenger Decks: 5
Number of Crew: 117
Officers' Nationality: International
Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality: International

Total Rooms: 72
Suites: 9
Balconies: 20
Ocean/River View: 72
Interior: –
Accessible: –

There's plenty of deck space for viewing the wonders of the world on Silver Explorer. And when you're not whale watching or sighting something rare and endemic, you might be comparing notes with fellow travelers or exchanging ideas with one of the enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides and lecturers.

Shipboard Policies

Internet Access
Silversea ships are equipped to offer wireless (Wi-Fi) Internet access. Guests can use their own laptop to surf the Internet and check emails at Wi-Fi locations throughout the ship, or from the comfort and privacy of their suite. Computers, email and Internet access are also available on board at the Internet Café. However, it is important to understand that telecommunication services while at sea are via satellite and significantly different than high-speed connections on land back home. The signal travels in a similar manner to radio waves but at much greater distances. Therefore, onboard Internet access is not guaranteed at all times. Satellite communications are also affected by weather and the ship's location. In particular, Internet service is extremely sporadic while in the Arctic. Guests aboard expedition cruises to/from Svalbard should be prepared to be out of communication for the duration of their time on board. (Please be assured that Silver Explorer always has emergency communication capabilities.)
Internet Service Fees
The same rates apply, whether accessing the Internet via personal laptop or via the Internet Café computers. All charges are posted directly to guests' onboard account. No credit is given for unused Time Plan minutes. Rates shown are in US dollars and are subject to change.
- Basic Rate: $0.50 per minute (pay as you go)
- Time Plan 1: 100 minutes for $45 ($0.45 per minute)
- Time Plan 2: 250 minutes for $85 ($0.34 per minute)
- Time Plan 3: 1000 minutes for $250 ($0.25 per minute)
Medical Emergencies
Each Silversea ship is equipped with a Medical Centre, which is customarily staffed by a doctor and nurse on 24-hour call when at sea. When docked, supplementary emergency care may also be obtained through local medical facilities.
Pregnancy Policy
At the time of booking, expectant mothers are required to supply a medical certificate establishing their fitness for travel at the time they are due to travel. Silversea is unable to accommodate women who have entered their twenty-fourth (24th) week of pregnancy during their voyage, and will not be responsible or liable for any complication relative to any pregnancy during the entire duration of the cruise or thereafter. Additionally, airlines may have restrictions that may differ from Silversea’s. Please contact your travel professional or airline.
Smoking Policy
In consideration of evolving consumer trends, and to further promote a safe, comfortable and enjoyable environment for all Silversea guests, staff and crew, the smoking policy was updated on January 1, 2013.
Smoking is NOT allowed in:
- Guest suites and guest suite verandas
- All Public Areas, Lounges and Bars
Smoking (including Cigars, Pipes and Cigarettes) is allowed in:
- The Connoisseur's Corner.
- In addition, tables and seating have been made exclusively available outside the Panorama Lounge, the Pool Bar, and specified areas of open decks.
- Tables and seating have been made available outside La Terrazza for cigarette smoking exclusively.
Wheelchair Access & Special Needs
Guests who rely upon wheelchairs must bring their own. Please note that not all shore excursions are suitable for guests with impaired mobility.
All guests are required to report in writing to Silversea at the time their reservation is made:
- Any physical or mental condition that may require medical or professional treatment or attention during the voyage
- Any condition that may render the guest unfit for travel, or that may require special care or assistance
- Any condition that may pose a risk or danger to the guest or anyone else onboard the ship
- Any condition that may require oxygen for medical reasons
- Any intention or need to use a wheelchair aboard ship.
By booking passage and by boarding the ship, the guest represents and warrants that they are physically and otherwise fit to travel, and that the guest will comply at all times with applicable rules and regulations of the ship and orders and instructions of the ship's officers and medical staff. Silversea reserves the right, without liability, to require a guest to disembark and/or to refuse to board and transport a guest who, in the judgment of Silversea or the ship's Master, is unfit to travel or may require care beyond that which Silversea is reasonably able to provide. Those guests requiring wheel-on and/or wheel-off access must contact Silversea prior to making a booking. Silversea reserves the right to deny boarding to any guest who failed to notify Silversea of such requirement at the time of booking.

Stateroom Amenities

Television / Radio
In-Stateroom Movies
Private Safe
Direct Dial Phone
Hair Dryer
Minibar and/or Refrigerator
Spacious Closet(s)
Suites
Sitting Area
Showers and/or Bath Tubs
Bath Amenities/Toiletries
Bath Robes
Binoculars
Butler Service
Complimentary Bottled Water (and/or Other Beverages)
Luxury Bedding
Nightly Turndown Service
Slippers

Other Facilities

Elevators
Beauty Salon
Boutique(s) (duty-free)
Self-Service Laundromat
Concierge Desk
Infirmary / Medical Center
Each Silversea ship is equipped with a Medical Centre, which is customarily staffed by a doctor and nurse on 24-hour call when at sea. The Medical Centre is not intended or designed to provide on-going treatment of pre-existing conditions or for extended critical care, and Silversea is not responsible for the diagnosis, treatment or services furnished by shipboard medical personnel. Guests may be charged for medical services and for medications used for their medical treatment.
Dry Cleaning/Laundry

Silver Explorer offers a degree of luxury unmatched in expedition cruising and some of the largest accommodations of any expedition cruise ship. Select suites even have French balconies or large private verandas. Also included: Butler service, refrigerator and bar stocked with your preferences, down duvets, fine bed linens, European bath amenities, spa robes and slippers, personalized stationery, binoculars, and umbrella. Please click on the appropriate deck below for more information.

Information provided within these pages has been updated as of January 2020. While we do our best to ensure that stateroom descriptions and deckplans appearing in this website are complete and accurate, we cannot be responsible for inaccurate representations, which may or may not be under our control. Please reconfirm stateroom accommodations and deck placement prior to booking.

Suite

View Suite (VS) Limited Availability

Category: VS
Deck 3
Square Feet: 192

View window
Sitting area
Twin beds or queen-sized bed
Triple capacity that can accommodate young children on sofa bed (View Suites 310, 311, 312, 313)
Marbled bathroom with tub/shower combination
Writing desk
Flat screen television with interactive video, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming
Direct-dial telephone

Veranda Suite (VR) Limited Availability

Category: VR
Deck 5
Square Feet: 206-216

French balcony with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
Sitting area
Twin beds or queen-sized bed (Veranda Suites 500, 501, 512 and 513 have a fixed queen-sized bed)
Marbled bathroom with tub/shower combination
Writing desk
Flat screen television with interactive video, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming
Direct-dial telephone

Vista Suite (VI) Limited Availability

Category: VI
Deck 4
Square Feet: 192

Large picture window providing panoramic ocean views
Sitting area
Twin beds or queen-sized bed
Triple capacity that can accommodate young children on sofa bed (Vista Suites 410, 412, 415, 417)
Marbled bathroom with tub/shower combination
Writing desk
Flatscreen television with interactive video, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming
Direct-dial telephone

Silver Suite (SL) Limited Availability

Category: SL
Deck 5
Square Feet: 422

Two French balconies with floor-toceiling glass doors
Living room (with convertible sofa to accommodate an additional guest)
Twin beds or queen-sized bed
Marbled bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower
Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe
Vanity table with hair dryer
Writing desk
Two flat screen televisions with interactive video, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming
Direct-dial telephone
Laundry service
Afternoon canapés upon request
Dinner at officer’s table

Owner's Suite (O1) Limited Availability

Category: O1
Deck 7
Square Feet: 728

Large teak veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors
Living room with sitting area
Twin beds or queen-sized bed
Marbled bathroom, with full-sized bath and separate shower
Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe
Vanity table with hair dryer
Writing desk
Two flat screen televisions with interactive video, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming
Direct-dial telephone
Laundry service
Dry cleaning and pressing
Afternoon canapés upon request
Dinner at officer’s table
Four hours of Internet service per suite, per voyage segment
Two hours of worldwide phone use from your suite, per voyage segment

Medallion Suite (ME) Limited Availability

Category: ME
Deck 7
Square Feet: 400

Teak veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors
Sitting area
Twin beds or queen-sized bed
Marbled bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower
Writing desk
Flat screen television with interactive video, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming
Direct-dial telephone
Afternoon canapés upon request
Dinner at officer’s table

Grand Suite (G1) Limited Availability

Category: G1
Deck 7
Square Feet: 618

Teak veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors
Living room with sitting area
Twin beds or queen-sized bed
Marbled bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower
Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe
Vanity table with hair dryer
Writing desk
Two flat screen televisions with interactive video, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming
Direct-dial telephone
Laundry service
Dry cleaning and pressing
Afternoon canapés upon request
Dinner at officer’s table
Four hours of Internet service per suite, per voyage segment
Two hours of worldwide phone use from your suite, per voyage segment

Explorer Suite (EC) Limited Availability

Category: EC
Deck 4
Square Feet: 388-397

Two view windows (Expedition Suite, Deck 3)
Two large picture windows (Expedition Suite, Deck 4)
Living room (with convertible sofa to accommodate an additional guest)
Twin beds or queen-sized bed
Marbled bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower
Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe

Adventurer Suite (AC) Limited Availability

Category: AC
Deck 3
Square Feet: 157-167

Two portholes (actual room image not available)
Sitting area
Twin beds or queen-sized bed
Marbled bathroom with tub/shower combination
Writing desk
Flat screen television with interactive video, on-demand movies and music, and satellite news programming
Direct-dial telephone

Port, security and handling fees, government fees and taxes are included in the fare. Price does not include airfare, transfers and airline government fees and taxes.

Cruise Only Fares are in US dollars, per person, based on double occupancy.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.