Silversea has officially kicked off its 2024-25 Antarctica season with Silver Endeavour’s 18-day voyage to South Georgia, the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, according to a press release.

From October 29, 2024, to March 10, 2025, three ships will operate 34 cruises, offering diverse expedition experiences.

Highlights of the Silver Endeavour’s first voyage include sightings of orca whales, a rare landing at Baily Head and visits to South Georgia, Wilhelmina Bay and Neko Harbour.

“We are delighted to return to Antarctica for our 2024/2025 season, sailing to many of the Polar Region’s most spectacular corners,” said Bert Hernandez, president of Silversea.

“As industry pioneers, Silversea has a history of leadership and innovation in experiential luxury polar travel. On a recent scouting trip, our teams identified a total of 22 new landing sites, bringing Silversea’s total Antarctic landing sites up to 80 — meaning guests benefit from one of the most diverse expedition experiences available. With our 150-room hotel in Puerto Williams opening at the end of 2025, we are set to enhance our industry-leading Antarctica offering and continue to push industry boundaries to deliver a lifetime of vacations to our guests.” 

 Silversea’s 2024-25 Antarctica season offers six- to 22-day expeditions aboard the Silver Endeavour, Silver Wind and Silver Cloud. New six-day fly-cruise options allow travelers to bypass the Drake Passage, while 10-day Peninsula voyages are also available. Guests can also opt for longer itineraries of up to 22 days for deeper exploration.