Antarctica Expedition Cruise - Accommodations

Antarctica

February 11 - 23, 2025

SANTIAGO DE CHILE

The Antarctica Expedition Cruise starts and ends in Santiago, Chile. Prior to the cruise, we'll stay for one night at the W Santiago Hotel, and at the conclusion of the cruise, we'll stay for another night at the same hotel. If your flight is departing from Santiago late the same day as we fly back from Puerto Williams, a day-use hotel stay will be included. The elegant W Santiago Hotel is located in the sophisticated Las Condes area. The hotel is close to the city's most fashionable and trendsetting enclave is a fascinating universe of urban innovation amid cobblestone streets and glitzy skyscrapers. Mix it up with sizzling international cuisine in destination restaurants, and signature cocktails. The hotel features a wellness club, a rooftop pool with dazzling views of Santiago and Las Condes. Follow that dream in the hotel rooms featuring the signature W Bed, fully-wired technology, the delightful W MixBar, and state-of-the-art entertainment. Freshen up each in marble bathrooms with Spa luxury bath amenities and a walk-in rain shower or deep soaking tub. Stay connected with high-speed internet access and Wi-Fi available in every room and throughout the hotel.

Isidora Goyenechea 3000, 7550653 Las Condes, Región Metropolitana, Chile | +56 2 2770 0000 | website

SILVER WIND SHIP

Silver Wind is a hybrid ship that brings the remote and remarkable in ultra-luxurious comfort. Her large suites and unparalleled service make her truly special. A limited number of guests in polar waters (240 vs. 254), mean that Silver Cloud has one of the highest crew to guest and space to guest ratios in expedition cruising. With 20 zodiacs, 10 kayaks, possibilities are almost limitless with ship-wide simultaneous explorations. This is expedition cruising as you have never experienced it before. What better way to watch the icebergs?

With complimentary cocktails and engaging conversation, live music and a dance floor, Dolce Vita on board Silver Cloud welcomes guests to mix and mingle. A full range of Zagara Beauty Salon services is available, including hairstyling, manicures and pedicures. Bubbling whirlpools invite you to relax and the pool water is heated for cooler weather. The attentive staff at the ready with an oversized towel as you emerge from the pool, with your favourite beverage at just the right moment. The Fitness Centre on board Silver Cloud ship is equipped with free weights, weight machines, state-of-the-art treadmills, elliptical trainers and recumbent and upright bicycles. Classes in aerobics, yoga, Pilates and circuit training are led by the onboard fitness trainer and are always complimentary. The ideal place for scenic days at sea, the vantage point Observation Lounge is far forward and high atop the ship and is perfect for that “king of the world” feeling. You can watch the scenery from chaise lounges arranged both in the sun and shade. The Panorama Lounge is designed to provide an uninterrupted view of the day’s destination from the comfort of the luxury cruise ship’s interior. This is an ideal place to unwind, enjoy afternoon tea, listen to the pianist and watch the setting sun. The drinks are complimentary, the music live and inviting.

Ship Details: Website

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 our 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 you 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.

The standard suite on board Silver Cloud is Vista Suite. A peaceful enclave, the Vista Suite is the perfect place for breakfast in bed, and the suite’s seating area has plenty of room to relax while you go over your notes, ready for the next adventure. Large picture windows frame panoramic ocean views, ideal for appraising the local wildlife. Vista suites are located on Deck 4 and measure 237 square feet. They feature a queen size bed or two twin beds, luxury mattresses, a pillow menu, walk-in wardrobes with a personal safe, a writing desk, large flat-screen TV with Interactive Media Library, a direct dial telephone, unlimited standard WiFi, a wall-mounted USB-C mobile device chargers, dual voltage 110/220 outlets, a marble bathroom with separate shower, plush bathrobe, luxury bath amenities, umbrella, hair dryer, slippers, butler service, champagne on arrival, refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences.

On Board Restaurants:

The Grill
One of the healthiest cuisines to exist, The Grill features lava stone cooking at its finest. Sourced from volcanic rock and placed in an oven to reach an optimum temperature of 400˚C, The Grill invites guests to cook their food directly at their table. Place your meat, fish or vegetables on top of the grill stone or inside the soup bowl, and then simply cook to your very own taste. Every bite is cooked to perfection, time after time. With the stone cooking available in the evenings only, The Grill becomes a daytime rotisserie and gourmet salad and burger bar, offering build-your-own burgers from the best selections of meat.
La Dame
After a day of trekking through tundra and whale watching, indulge in an evening of palette pampering, where fine wines are complemented by a set bespoke menu of regionally-inspired dishes in an intimate, elegant setting. An extraordinary six-course experience celebrating the world’s most distinguished wine regions complete what is surely the finest dining at sea.
La Terrazza
Offering the very best of Italian cuisine, La Terrazza’s freshly made authentic a la carte dishes are complimented by a wide range of complimentary wines, even in the most remote of destinations! Using only the best seasonal produce, La Terrazza offers buffet restaurant for breakfast and lunch with indoor or al fresco seating and is transformed into an intimate Italian restaurant for dinner.
The Restaurant
Sparkling with tales of adventure, bonhomie and like-minded friends, The Restaurant offers contemporary, international cuisine created by the most talented chefs. Menus feature regional specialties unique to the destinations guests visit on their cruise, so don’t be surprised to see a roasted Chilean Sea Bass while cruising the Chilean fjords.