Silversea Cruises Proudly Presents:  The Prince Albert II

The Silversea Expedition Experience: One life-time, one great luxury cruise line!

The latest addition to the Silversea family of ships is the Prince Albert II.  This luxury expedition ship will spend time between Antarctica and the South Pacific.  Join Silversea and embark on a luxurious expedition to the best far-flung destinations in the world aboard Prince Albert II, a purpose-built expedition ship unlike any other. Designed specifically for navigating waters in some of the world’s most remote destinations, including both of earth’s polar regions, the 6,072-ton vessel boasts a strengthened hull with a Lloyd’s Register ice-class notation (1A) for passenger ships. The expedition staff is one of the best found anywhere in the world and with the Silversea name behind it, you are assured a cruising adventure in style. With eight Zodiac boats, her 132 privileged guests can visit even the most off-the-beaten path locations. Experience the thrill of a true expedition aboard Prince Albert II. Venture deep into regions where other vessels cannot go whilst enjoying a privileged lifestyle that is simply second-to-none.

Onboard, savour a convivial cosmopolitan ambience and many special amenities usually found only on larger ships, including a spacious Library with an Internet Café, boutique shopping, a full-service spa, beauty salon, fitness centre, sauna and two top-deck whirlpools. Prince Albert II even features live evening entertainment and The Humidor, where connoisseurs can enjoy the finest cigars and cognacs — diversions offered by no other expedition ship.

Silversea guests can now sail to all seven continents surrounded by supreme comfort and the delights of endless indulgences:

All ocean-view accommodation with private bath —the largest average size accommodation of any expedition ship
Superlative service and genuine hospitality
Crew to guest ratio of nearly 1 to 1
Fares that include all onboard gratuities
Expert naturalists and special guest lecturers
Complimentary, hosted adventures ashore
Complimentary parka (polar voyages)
Complimentary backpack
Open-seating dining
Complimentary fine wines, champagnes and spirits served throughout the ship
Complimentary 24-hour room service
Ship-wide Internet access and cellular phone service (fee applies)

A frosted wilderness of glistening white as far as the eye can see. Natural ice sculptures like enormous works of avant-garde art. This is the modern explorer’s final frontier. Hear the cries of penguins multiplied by the thousands, watch leopard seals and sea lions perfectly at ease in the company of visitors, feel the unspeakable magnificence of a whale breaching from beneath cold ocean waters. Astounding animal encounters – opportunities found nowhere else on earth.

Classic Antarctica:

Day 1 – USHUAIA, ARGENTINA
Tierra del Fuego might well be considered the “Land at the End of the World” but, for us today, it is just be the beginning. A spectacular jumping off point and return port for your Antarctic expedition.

Depart from Buenos Aires J. Newbery Domestic Airport (AEP) and fly via private air charter to Ushuaia International Airport (USH) and transfer to the port. Embark Prince Albert II. This evening, you will be introduced to your Expedition Leaders.

Days 2-3 – DRAKE PASSAGE
The Drake Passage has a notorious reputation for its turbulent seas due to the Antarctic Convergence, a natural boundary where cold polar water flows northward and warmer equatorial water moves southward. When they meet, nutrients are pushed to the surface, often attracting a multitude of seabirds and whales. Spend some time on deck watching the horizon and the variety of seabirds that float in the air currents of our ship’s wake such as the Black-browed albatross, Sooty shearwaters and White-chinned petrels.

As we set sail on our initial transit, familiarise yourself with the elegant Prince Albert II and the welcoming expedition staff during talks that prepare you for the exciting adventures ahead.

Days 4-9 – ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
Beyond the furthest reaches of Tierra del Fuego and beyond imagination lies the last great frontier – Antarctica’s vast white wilderness. Landscapes formed by the harshest wrath of nature, yet blessed by an isolated independence. A place where remarkable nature and wildlife species exist and, in fact thrive despite the harsh climate. Witness the dramatic beauty of spectacular iceberg sculptures, marvel at calving glaciers and experience up-close encounters with marine mammals. Watch for seals sunbathing on slow-moving ice floes and for Humpback, Minke, and Orca whales breaching from below the frigid waters. Each day we will attempt at least two Zodiac departures, and, if conditions permit, will visit a variety of penguin rookeries and scientific research stations. Perhaps a Zodiac cruise amidst colourful icebergs or a special excursion with the expert guest naturalist will be the highlight of your day’s agenda.

Days 10-11 – DRAKE PASSAGE RETURN
Navigating our return through the Drake Passage, we have the chance to spot seabirds and wildlife we may have missed on the first trip. Take this opportunity to listen to additional presentations offered by onboard specialists and swap prized photos with new found friends as we make our return journey to Ushuaia.

Day 12 – USHUAIA, ARGENTINA
After breakfast, disembark Prince Albert II and transfer to Ushuaia International Airport (USH) for your charter flight to Buenos Aires J. Newbery Domestic Airport (AEP).

Date Days Embark/Disembark Voyage Voyage Name

30 Nov 2008 11 Ushuaia to Ushuaia 7822 Classic Antarctica

11 Dec 2008 11 Ushuaia to Ushuaia 7823 Classic Antarctica

22 Dec 2008 11 Ushuaia to Ushuaia 7824 Holiday Antarctica

18 Jan 2009 11 Ushuaia to Ushuaia 7902 Classic Antarctica

29 Jan 2009 11 Ushuaia to Ushuaia 7903 Classic Antarctica


Explorers Antarctica:

Follow in the footsteps of brave and daring explorers with names like Roald Amundsen, James Weddell, James Clark Ross, and Ernest Shackleton on this – the Explorer’s Antarctica.

A frosted wilderness of glistening white as far as the eye can see. Natural ice sculptures like enormous works of avant-garde art. This is the modern explorer’s final frontier. Hear the cries of penguins multiplied by the thousands, watch leopard seals and sea lions perfectly at ease in the company of visitors, feel the unspeakable magnificence of a whale breaching from beneath cold ocean waters. Astounding animal encounters – opportunities found nowhere else on earth. And the best part of it all is that upon returning to our start point it will somehow seem different, because our journey has provided a true understanding between nature and voyager.

Day 1 – USHUAIA, ARGENTINA
Tierra del Fuego might well be considered the “Land at the End of the World” but, for us today, it is just be the beginning. A spectacular jumping off point and return port for your Antarctic expedition.

Depart from Buenos Aires J. Newbery Domestic Airport (AEP) and fly via private air charter to Ushuaia International Airport (USH) and transfer to the port. Embark Prince Albert II and meet some of your fellow explorers as you become acquainted with the luxurious amenities found onboard the Prince Albert II. This evening, you will be introduced to your Expedition Leaders.

Day 2 – AT SEA
As we set sail on our initial transit, the welcoming expedition staff presents talks that will prepare us for the exciting adventures ahead. Tonight, we invite you to attend a special Welcome Aboard cocktail party whereat the Captain will introduce his senior officers and various members of the Prince Albert II crew.

Tonight, we invite you to attend a special Welcome Aboard cocktail party whereat the Captain will introduce his senior officers and various members of the Prince Albert II crew.

Day 3 – WEST POINT ISLAND, FALKLAND ISLANDS
CARCASS ISLANDS, FALKLAND ISLANDS
Watch for the distinctive black and white markings of the Commerson’s dolphin as you approach West Point Island. Upon arrival, walk across rolling moorland and admire colonies of Black-browed albatrosses that nest side-by-side with feisty Rockhopper penguins. Learn about the island’s unique vegetation including the rare Felton plant. The hospitable island owners are always happy to answer your questions and share their stories.

As your Zodiac lands at Leopard Beach, Carcass Island, you may be surprised by the white sands, verdant tussock grasses and the large variety of land birds seen during your time ashore. The island is home to Magellanic and Gentoo penguins as well as the endemic Falkland flightless steamer duck and rare Ruddy-headed goose.

Before heading back to the ship, enjoy a cup of tea with the island owners.

Day 4 – STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS
Stanley is the capital of the remote Falkland Islands, and has a distinct British ambience. Stroll through the charming streets of this colourful little town, lined with quaint cottages and a variety of traditional pubs. Visit the 19th-century Anglican cathedral, wander through the small local museum, and see the lingering reminders of the 1986 Falklands War.

Days 5-6 – AT SEA
As we begin to venture farther south, experience midnight sunsets on deck, or bring your cameras and binoculars to view nature’s splendour. It is very possible to have sightings of of Humpback and Killer whales, and perhaps even the Wandering albatross, which can be recognised by its black wingtips and large wingspan.

Days 7-8 – SOUTH GEORGIA ISLAND
This breathtaking destination of towering snow-covered mountains, mighty glaciers, and low-lying grasslands attracts an astounding concentration of wildlife: Southern fur seals, Southern elephant seals and a variety of albatross species including Black-browed, Light-mantled sooty, Grey-headed and the spectacular Wandering albatross, plus thousands of King and Macaroni penguins.

South Georgia is also linked to the early Antarctic explorers. Captain James Cook first stepped ashore in 1775, but perhaps more famous is Ernest Shackleton’s arrival in 1916 following the sinking of his ship, the Endurance. Visit Shackleton’s grave and the whaling museum at Grytviken.

Day 9 – AT SEA
Gather in The Theatre to hear fascinating tales of adventure or to learn about the region’s distinctive wildlife and nature. Lectures and seminars are presented by knowledgeable experts in a variety of scientific fields. Onboard diversions may include wine tastings, photographic workshops, spa treatments, a workout in the Fitness Centre, and, of course, exquisite dining experiences.

Day 10 – SOUTH ORKNEY ISLANDS
Long known as the ‘Inaccessible Islands’, the South Orkneys remain one of the globe’s most remote land masses and are the habitat for almost 200,000 pairs of Adelie penguins, 600,000 Chinstraps, and about 11,000 Gentoos. Giant and Cape petrels, Blue-eyed shags, and Kelp gulls nest in the cliffs. The South Orkney Islands also have two scientific stations, Orcadas, on Laurie Island, belonging to Argentina, and Signy, a British station.

Day 11 – ELEPHANT ISLAND, SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS
Awesome glaciers flecked with pink algae greet us as we approach Elephant Island – so named for its abundance of Elephant seals. When Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance was crushed in pack ice in the Weddell Sea, the crew was stranded here for 105 days in 1916. Elephant Island is home to several Chinstrap penguin rookeries, as well as 2,000-year old moss colonies. Weddell Seals, Gentoo, and Macaroni penguins can also be found on the spit of land Shackleton’s men named ‘Point Wild’.

Days 12-14 – ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
Beyond the furthest reaches of Tierra del Fuego and beyond imagination lies the last great frontier – Antarctica’s vast white wilderness. Landscapes formed by the harshest wrath of nature, yet blessed by an isolated independence. A place unlike anywhere else on earth, where unique nature and wildlife species exist and, in fact thrive despite the harsh climate. Witness the dramatic beauty of spectacular iceberg sculptures, marvel at calving glaciers and experience up-close encounters with marine mammals. Watch for seals sunbathing on slow-moving ice floes and for Humpback, Minke, and Orca whales breaching from below the frigid waters. Each day we will attempt at least two Zodiac departures, and, if conditions permit, will visit a variety of penguin rookeries and scientific research stations. Perhaps a Zodiac cruise amidst colorful icebergs or a special excursion with the expert guest naturalist will be the highlight of your day’s agenda.

Days 15-16 – DRAKE PASSAGE
The Drake Passage has a notorious reputation for its turbulent seas due to the Antarctic Convergence, a natural boundary where cold polar water flows northward and warmer equatorial water moves southward. When they meet, nutrients are pushed to the surface, often attracting a multitude of seabirds and whales. Spend some time on deck watching the horizon and the variety of seabirds that float in the air currents of our ship’s wake such as the Black-browed albatross, Sooty shearwaters and White-chinned petrels.

As we return to Ushuaia, listen to additional presentations offered by onboard specialists and swap prized photos with new found friends.

Days 17 – USHUAIA, ARGENTINA
After breakfast, disembark Prince Albert II and transfer to Ushuaia International Airport (USH) for your charter flight to Buenos Aires J. Newbery Domestic Airport (AEP).

Date Days Embark/Disembark Voyage Voyage Name

14 Nov 2008 16 Ushuaia to Ushuaia 7821 Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

9 Feb 2009 16 Ushuaia to Ushuaia 7904 Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica  

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