Silversea Expeditions

Explore the world's most remote wonders with Silversea Expeditions: where adventure meets luxury.

Since Silversea pioneered luxury expedition voyages in 2008, Silversea has been perfecting the experience. Today, Silversea invites your clients to explore the extraordinary wilderness with unparalleled knowledge and expertise – enabling them to venture deeper into the heart of remote regions to reveal its fragile beauty.

Accompanied by experts in marine biology, geology, wildlife, history and more, your clients’ travels will be enriched at every turn, while their butler ensures they always return from the day’s discoveries feeling pampered and prepared for the next.

Whether trekking across the tundra in the footsteps of great explorers, skipping over icy waters in a Zodiac®, encountering indigenous wildlife in their incredible habitat or immersing themselves in local culture, they’ll know it’s a journey of a lifetime but it’s an experience that can only truly be unlocked with Silversea.

Your clients will travel to some of the farthest reaches on Earth, and encounter landscapes, cultures, and rare wildlife in thrilling up-close views. As the leader in luxury expedition cruising, choosing one of these life-changing adventures doesn’t mean sacrificing luxury and supreme comfort.

Expedition Ships

Step into unprecedented levels of luxury in the heart of some of the most extreme destinations on our planet. Intimate yet spacious, the Silversea expedition ships accommodate only 100 to 274 guests to ensure that your clients always experience the highest level of personal service. Exploring even the harshest environments in utmost safety and comfort enjoying stunning venues onboard with speciality dining in a sophisticated atmosphere. Serving the finest dining at sea, Silversea makes sure that however far your clients are from home they never compromise on quality. And, of course, the Silversea famous 24/7 butler anticipates their needs and ensures that every wish is granted.

The four ships in our Expedition fleet are perfect for navigating waters in the most remote realms of the world – from pole to pole, the Galápagos, and beyond – in supreme comfort, safety, and all-inclusive luxury. Hosting a mere 100 to 274 guests in all-suite accommodations, these ships are intimate in scale yet huge on adventure. Hosted by up to 28 expedition staff on every voyage, each ship comes equipped with Zodiacs®, snorkel gear, and all the other essentials* necessary for your clients to experience true 360º immersion in fascinating, far-flung locales. *Complimentary or available to rent at a supplementary cost.

Our Ships

Silver Endeavour

Designed for polar exploration, Silver Endeavour is the new definition of luxury expedition travel.

Sailing to both poles, Silversea’s newest expedition ship redefines the meaning of ultra-luxury expedition cruising. Her PC6 ice-class rating is one of the highest in the industry, while her state-of-the-art equipment and exploration technology offer one of the most advanced expedition experiences ever. Silver Endeavour introduces a new era in ultra-luxury expedition cruising and brings the remote and remarkable to your clients in hallmark Silversea comfort. With endless possibilities both onboard and on land aboard, Silver Endeavour, is the most luxurious expedition ship at sea.

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Silver Origin

Silver Origin is the most elegant ship ever to sail the Galapagos.

The first destination-specific ship built by Silversea, Silver Origin is the height of experiential travel in the Galapagos. Never have the islands been so superbly presented: a team of Ecuadorian national expert guides, the highest crew-to-guest ratio in the Galapagos, 8 Zodiacs, and seamless hybrid spaces that offer an extraordinary voyage – for extraordinary people. All-suite accommodation, Horizon Balconies, butler service, sophisticated interiors, interactive basecamp, Ecuadorian-inspired cuisine … no aspect of Silver Origin has been left to chance. The most environmentally conscious ship we have ever built, take a vertical leap and transform your idea of travel with Silver Origin

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Silver Cloud

Silver Cloud offers one of the most personalised experiences in expedition voyages, with a high ratio of experts and Zodiacs unlocking access to the rare and remarkable.

Silver Cloud is the first crossover ship in the Silversea fleet, bringing the remote and remarkable to your clients in ultra-luxurious comfort. Her large suites, destination itineraries and unparalleled service make her truly special. Four dining options will tantalise your clients taste buds, and as 80% of her suites include a veranda, watching a breaching whale from the comfort of their balcony never been so personal. With her 20 zodiacs, 10 kayaks, possibilities are almost limitless with ship-wide simultaneous explorations.

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Silver Wind

A major upgrade in December 2018 saw Silver Wind looking better than ever. A second refurbishment in November 2021 saw her benefitting from a strengthened ice-class hull and made her one of the most adaptable ships in Silversea’s fleet. Still timelessly elegant, still luxuriously relaxed, Silver Wind’s improved cruising versatility means she can whizz from Polar Regions to iconic ports with fluid ease. Whether your clients want to get up close and personal to penguins in Antarctica or laze on the golden sands of the Caribbean, get ready for a wealth of diverse destination experiences aboard Silver Wind.

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The Silversea difference

Above the Expected, Beyond the Extraordinary

For nearly twenty years, Silversea has revolutionised Expedition travel, bringing adventurers closer to the world’s furthest frontiers. From the Arctic to the Galápagos and beyond, our Expeditions guide meaningful exploration across all seven continents. Embark on the ultimate journey of discovery, where the unfamiliar becomes unforgettable.

All the Comforts, All the Wonders

On a Silversea Expedition, all elements are built into the journey. Explore ashore with complimentary excursions, then return to your sanctuary at sea where endless indulgence awaits. With nearly one crew member per guest, attention never wavers — leaving you free to focus on what truly matters: the wonder unfolding around you.

Silversea are committed to making every aspect of your client’s journey the best it can possibly be, enhancing their choices with two Expedition fare options:

ALL- INCLUSIVE PLUS FARE

Elevate your journey with this enhanced fare. Expedition voyages include all landings and Shore Excursions. You’ll enjoy all onboard amenities and services of the renowned Silversea experience — butler-serviced suites, extraordinary dining, unlimited wines and spirits, onboard gratuities, and Wi-Fi — with the added flexibility of a fully refundable deposit. Choose to purchase your pre- and post-voyage air, hotel, transfers, and Land Experiences through Silversea, or make arrangements independently as you wish.

LAST-MINUTE FARE

Designed to provide close-in departure dates and even more flexibility for guests, the all-inclusive Last-Minute Fare gives you the best rate on select voyages departing within five months. You’ll enjoy all the onboard amenities and services for which we are known — butler-serviced suites, extraordinary dining, unlimited wines and spirits, onboard gratuities, and Wi-Fi — when you secure your suite by paying in full with this non-refundable fare. You may also purchase your pre- and post-voyage air, hotel, transfers, Shore Excursions, and Land Experiences through Silversea for a seamless journey.

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