WILD PASSAGES
Next year, Silversea Expeditions (silversea.com) will again be offering trips to the Northeast Passage – a remote and spectacular cruising route above the Arctic Circle. Few cruise ships have transited the passage, which follows extreme coastlines of both Asia and Europe and has long enjoyed a fabled reputation among seafarers.
The 25-day, 5,019-nautical-mile cruise of dramatic seascapes and untamed wilderness departs 10 August 2019 from Nome, Alaska, sailing to Tromsø, Norway.
The journey encompasses the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wrangel Island, where polar bears and walruses roam and migratory birds nest; Champ Island, known for the large, mysterious stone spheres that dot its otherworldly landscape; Tikhaya Bay’s Rubini Rock, with its stunning basalt columns; and the archipelago of Severnaya Zemlya, famous for its impressive fjords and majestic glaciers.
The Silver Explorer accommodates just 144 guests and her fleet of 12 Zodiac crafts offers an unprecedented opportunity for up-close exploration. Silversea’s dedicated expedition team of qualified specialists will be on hand to share expert knowledge and topical insights.