Chile to South Africa on Silver Wind

Begin your trip in style with a chauffeured drive to the airport and VIP airport lounge access. Then, board your flight from the UK to Chile's capital, Santiago, arriving on day two. 

On arrival into Chile you'll be transferred to your hotel for rest and relaxation ahead of your cruise adventure. Santiago, Chile's capital, sits nestled between the snowy peaks of the Andes and the rugged Chilean Coast Range. You've got today to explore Santiago with its Mediterranean climate, pretty parks, fun nightlife and excellent museums. Head downtown to soak up the atmosphere, with Plaza de Armas, flanked by impressive buildings, is a hub of daily activity. There are museums aplenty, and a maze of local markets selling everything from street food to antiques. 

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Transfer to the windswept mountains and village atmosphere of Puerto Williams today, situated on the southern shores of the Beagle Channel and the perfect place to begin your adventure. On board Silver Wind, you'll have time before dinner to settle into your bright, airy suite complete with picture windows framing ocean views and private butler service before the first of your gourmet, wine-matched dinners tonight.

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You've got a full day today to explore the ship – being sure to look out for humpback whales and dolphins along the way. Take advantage of the incredible amenities onboard Silver Wind, including four restaurants, a jacuzzi deck and the Explorer Lounge, where you can attend seminars and lectures from expert guides.

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Settled by British explorers in 1765, these weather-beaten islands are home to a wealth of wildlife, from black-bowed albatross to Commerson’s dolphins. There’s a scattering of people, and sheep, but the star attractions are surely the fur seals, burrowing rockhopper penguins, magellanic penguins and imperial cormorants who roost in the jagged coastal cliffs. Explore Saunders Island, known for its extraordinary bird and wildlife from elephant seals to silvery grebes and Peale’s dolphins. 

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Arrive in the Falkland Island’s small but character-packed capital today, where red post boxes tell a story of long-term British rule and the excellent Dockyard Museum charts the islands’ seafaring heritage. For a walk on the wild side, head down to Gypsy Cove to watch sea lions and dolphins playing in the surf. Alternatively, it can all be explored on a guided bus tour that pauses at the Whale Bone Arch, the 1982 Battle Memorial and the museum, while further highlights include trips out into the wilderness to spot the thousands of penguins who migrate here, as well as a tour of the Battlefields, the epicentre of the Falklands War.

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You've got a full day at sea today to explore the ship or relax today, whether you want to visit Silver Wind's Boutique for some high-end shopping, or indulge in a relaxing treatment at the Zagara Beauty Spa. There's even a Photo Studio where you can take masterclasses in photography and editing, ensuring you have the tools to capture and preserve lasting memories of your trip.

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The next four days will see you discover why South Georgia is often referred to as the 'Galapagos of the Poles', as you travel by Zodiac to one of a number of landing sites where you’ll have the chance to get up close to some of the half a million king penguins or three million breeding pairs of macaroni penguins that make up the largest population in the world. If you’re lucky, you’ll also see harrumphing elephant seals and have the opportunity to visit Grytviken, the historic whaling station where legendary British explorer Ernest Shackleton is buried.

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Take the next few to recharge as you relax in the heated pool, browse the library or head to the Observation Lounge to watch for breaching humpbacks. You can also learn more about the flora and fauna of the area in a course of lectures by Silver Wind's expert team of marine biologists, ornithologists and historians in the Explorer Lounge.

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Uninhabited except for the majestic, million-plus seabirds that call this castaway island home, it doesn't get much more raw and remote than Nightingale Island. Adrift between South America and Africa, the island takes its name from British explorer Gamaliel Nightingale and is the smallest of these distant volcanic lands. Craggy coastline and rugged cliffs rise imposingly from the waters of the South Atlantic, as you approach this remote volcano island - which erupted most recently in 2004. Largely free from human interference, Nightingale Island is known for the abundant birdlife that thrives here and is a shelter for some of the world’s rarest species, such as the rare canary-like Nightingale bunting and Wilkins’s bunting - which are found only here. Rockhopper penguins patrol the rocks and hop over boulders and you may also see the graceful glide of Atlantic yellow-nosed albatrosses, and the plunges of great shearwaters. 

You may struggle to find Gough Island on a map. This almost entirely uninhabited volcanic island - aside from a small group of hardy researchers live that live here - is full 1,700 miles to the west of Cape Town. Expect to see a stunning array of seabirds, including endemic species like the Gough moorhen and Gough bunting. Gough Island forms part of a remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site and serves as a vital island sanctuary for rare and celebrated birdlife. 

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Today will see you explore one of the world's most remote archipelagos. Tristan Da Cunha is 1,500 miles away from mainland Saint Helena and home to just 250 people. Explore with walking tours of the town with a local and volcano hikes, spotting myriad wildlife, from the Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross to the endangered Tristan wandering albatross as well as hundreds of breeding northern rockhopper penguins, sea lions, whales and dolphins. 

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A full three days at sea allows you the chance to explore all you may have missed on board, from burning off any excess at the gym with included Pilates classes to complimentary afternoon tea accompanied by the resident pianist. Each evening, the four fine dining venues offer the likes of steak and lobster, wine-matched by your sommelier. Retire to the Dolce Vita bar and the Panorama Lounge each night for a digestif accompanied by live music.

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Home to a beautiful lagoon, with a colony of resident flamingos, Walvis Bay is small Namibian city on the Atlantic coast of southern Africa, where you can encounter some of the continent’s most flamboyant wildlife. The city takes its named from Whale Bay, a clue to the marine life watching opportunities available here. Rich levels of plankton draws curious marine mammals in large numbers to feast. As Namibia’s only deep-water harbour, Walvis Bay is an important fishing centre for the country, and its sunny shores and natural wonders make it a popular spot for holidaymakers. Walvis Bay is also great for bird lovers, with hundreds of thousands of birds assembling here in the tidal lagoon. You can see flamingos, herons and wading bird species plus the famous pelicans at nearby Pelican Point, a sand spit which protects the waterfront. Whales and dolphins appear offshore too.  Not far away, on the edge of the sun-scorched Namib Desert beyond, spectacular sand dunes rises up to form some of the highest sand dune in the world. Sand skiing or sandboarding is available here, or simply climb to the top for the views. 

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Disembark after breakfast and transfer to a Silversea charter flight, to connect with your overnight flight back to the UK.