Cruise itinerary
15-Night Polar Cruise from Puerto Williams
15 nights · Polar · 8 ports of call
15-night Polar cruise aboard Silver Cloud, departing Puerto Williams and calling at At Sea, South Georgia Island, Cruising Drake Passage, Elephant Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Silver Cloud
- Cruise line
- Silversea
- Duration
- 15 nights
- Region
- Polar · Antarctica
- Departs
- Puerto Williams
- Returns
- Punta Arenas
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Puerto Williams
Depart 21:00
A tiny Chilean naval town on Isla Navarino, billed as the southernmost settlement in the world, on the far side of the Beagle Channel from Ushuaia. Snow-streaked peaks and sub-Antarctic forest surround the small waterfront.
- Beagle Channel
- Dientes de Navarino
- End of the world
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
South Georgia Island
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 06:30
- Day6
South Georgia Island
- Day7
South Georgia Island
Arrive 18:30 · Depart 18:30
- Day8
Cruising Drake Passage
The open stretch of ocean between the southern tip of South America and the Antarctic Peninsula, where the Atlantic and Pacific meet. Known for some of the roughest seas on earth, it is a dramatic scenic-cruising passage on voyages to Antarctica, rich in seabirds and whales.
- Antarctic crossing
- Albatross sightings
- Open-ocean swells
- Day9
Cruising Drake Passage
The open stretch of ocean between the southern tip of South America and the Antarctic Peninsula, where the Atlantic and Pacific meet. Known for some of the roughest seas on earth, it is a dramatic scenic-cruising passage on voyages to Antarctica, rich in seabirds and whales.
- Antarctic crossing
- Albatross sightings
- Open-ocean swells
- Day10
Elephant Island, South Shetland Islands
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 06:30
- Day11
Antarctic Peninsula
The northernmost reach of the Antarctic continent, stretching toward South America across the Drake Passage. Expedition ships thread channels of tabular icebergs past glaciers and rocky shores crowded with penguin rookeries, seals and seabirds.
- Penguin rookeries
- Tabular icebergs
- Glacier channels
- Day12
Antarctic Peninsula
The northernmost reach of the Antarctic continent, stretching toward South America across the Drake Passage. Expedition ships thread channels of tabular icebergs past glaciers and rocky shores crowded with penguin rookeries, seals and seabirds.
- Penguin rookeries
- Tabular icebergs
- Glacier channels
- Day13
South Shetland Islands
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 11:30
- Day14
Cruising Drake Passage
The open stretch of ocean between the southern tip of South America and the Antarctic Peninsula, where the Atlantic and Pacific meet. Known for some of the roughest seas on earth, it is a dramatic scenic-cruising passage on voyages to Antarctica, rich in seabirds and whales.
- Antarctic crossing
- Albatross sightings
- Open-ocean swells
- Day15
Cruising Drake Passage
The open stretch of ocean between the southern tip of South America and the Antarctic Peninsula, where the Atlantic and Pacific meet. Known for some of the roughest seas on earth, it is a dramatic scenic-cruising passage on voyages to Antarctica, rich in seabirds and whales.
- Antarctic crossing
- Albatross sightings
- Open-ocean swells
- Day16
Punta Arenas
Arrive 07:00
A windswept city on the Strait of Magellan in Chilean Patagonia, one of the southernmost ports on earth. It serves as a gateway to Tierra del Fuego, Antarctic crossings and nearby penguin colonies, with a grand central plaza recalling the wool and shipping boom.
- Strait of Magellan
- Plaza de Armas
- Penguin colonies
Upcoming departures
- 18 Jan 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
15-Night Polar Cruise from Puerto Williams FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 15-night Polar cruise calls at Puerto Williams, At Sea, South Georgia Island, Cruising Drake Passage, Elephant Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands and Punta Arenas.
How many days are spent at sea?
7 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Puerto Williams and ends in Punta Arenas.
How long is this cruise?
15 nights aboard Silver Cloud.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 18 Jan 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.