The Silver Endeavour, the most recent expedition ship added to Silversea’s fleet, will transport you to the South Pole in winter and the Arctic Circle in summer – in luxurious style and comfort! The all-suite accommodations offer balcony views, and a personal butler to attend to your every need. With four restaurants offering world-class cuisine with a local flair, two observation lounges, spa services, and an expert team of ecologists and guides, you’ll explore these remote frozen wonderlands by day and bask in the warm contentment of a day well-spent when you return to the ship in the evening. Choose the South Pole for thrilling sightings of whales, seabirds and penguin colonies, otherworldly glacial landscapes, and unique insights from your knowledgeable guides into the ecology and history of the region. The Arctic Circle cruises feature opportunities to view northern lights, wildlife encounters with polar bears, whales, musk oxen, reindeer, and walrus, not to mention the wide variety of birds that thrive here. Or recreate Amundson’s perilous voyage through the Northwest Passage – without sacrificing comfort!
Seabourn offers luxury cruises to Antarctica that also include the Falkland Islands and the Chilean Peninsula, a 35 day adventure like no other. The Falkland Islands are rich in history and are home to many species of penguins. Kayak through the beautiful Chilean fjords carved by massive glaciers, and hike the rugged terrain in Karukinka National Park. Visit Castro to see its “stilt houses” and Puerto Montt for shore excursions to Osorno Volcano and the German influenced village of Puerto Varas. Seabourn luxury cruises are all-inclusive, with inspiring enrichment programs, superb amenities and entertainment – and no tipping required or expected!
Another luxury cruise line that offers unusual destinations is Regent Seven Seas. Choose a 16 day cruise of South Africa from Capetown to Fort Louis that includes ports of call in Port Elizabeth, Mozambique, and Madagascar. Book a pre-or post-cruise experience for a Kruger National Park safari, a trip to Victoria Falls or city tours of Capetown, Port Elizabeth and Fort Louis. Each suite on Regent’s Voyager has a private balcony, and its all-inclusive fares allow unlimited access to the ship’s spa facilities and fitness classes. Its passenger to staff ratio (1.5:1) ensures excellent personal service.
Avalon Waterways allows you to cruise South America in luxurious style. Choose an Amazon River cruise which takes you deep into the jungle through the river’s many tributaries to view unusual pink river dolphins, elusive jaguars, sloths, several species of monkeys, and colorful macaws and parrots. And if you’re a true nature lover, choose the Pacific coast of South America for a cruise through the Galapagos Archipelago, one of the most biodiverse locations on earth and the inspiration for Charles Darwin’s ground-breaking discoveries. Avalon’s Active and Discovery itineraries offer guests a large number of included expeditions allowing better understanding of local culture and history – their customer service in this regard is impeccable.
If you’d like to expand your cruise destination horizons without sacrificing extraordinary service and comfort, call your Travel Leaders professional for more information on expedition and exploration cruises.
