Silversea Cruises : Silver Galapagos
Meet the newest addition to Silversea’s fleet of ultra-luxury ships: the 100-guest Silver Galapagos. With sleek lines and a proven skill for navigating the waterways throughout the Galapagos Islands, she is naturally suited for in-depth explorations of this spectacular region. She offers all the intimate conviviality and elegant sophistication that has made Silversea the preferred choice for today’s discerning travelers.
Silversea Expeditions in the Galapagos offers adventurous travelers the life-enriching chance to discover a wild, pristine paradise that has long been regarded as a natural laboratory of evolution. Enjoy up-close encounters with an abundance of Galapagos wildlife, including sun-basking land iguanas, giant tortoises, blue- and red-footed boobies, colorful amrine iguanas, sea lions, penguins and Darwin’s famous finches.+
STATISTICS:
| YEAR BUILT: | 1990 |
| YEAR ENTERED PRESENT FLEET: | 2014 |
| COUNTRY OF REGISTRY: | Ecuador |
| TONNAGE (GRT): | 4,077 |
| TOTAL GUESTS: | 100 |
| PASSENGER DECKS: | 5 |
| NUMBER OF CREW: | 75 |
| OFFICERS’ NATIONALITY: | Ecuadorian |
| CRUISE/HOTEL STAFF NATIONALITY: | International |
Silversea Cruises : Silver Galapagos
A Galapagos cruise with Silversea Expeditions offers adventurous travelers who want to experience the life-enriching chance to discover a wild, pristine paradise that has long been regarded as a natural laboratory of evolution. Guests can enjoy up-close encounters with an abundance of Galapagos wildlife.
Join complimentary expeditions ashore guided by Silversea’s experienced Expedition Team for the most authentic and enriching of experiences possible. Observe unique highland ecosystems, hike through lush mangrove forests and across volcanic fields, explore natural lava tunnels, watch for wild flamingos (in season), read cave inscriptions from the 1800s, and learn about conservation efforts at the Charles Darwin Research Station. Plus there will be many opportunities to swim and snorkel while learning more about the sealife found in the tranquil clear waters that surround the Galapagos Islands.
But these exciting shoreside activities give only half the picture of your Silversea Expeditions experience. On board the luxurious Silver Galapagos, the elegant vessel of your Galapagos cruise you will find spacious, ocean-view accommodations, sumptuous gourmet cuisine, the personalized services of a butler, and a generous selection of all-inclusive shipboard amenities, such as complimentary beverages, wines and spirits served throughout the ship and stocked in your suite.