Silversea begins its navigation in the Galapagos Islands

Silversea Cruises today announces its long-awaited return to the Galapagos Islands aboard the new Silver Origin ship, which arrived at San Cristóbal Island on April 30. Silver Origin will have its inaugural season on June 19. The leading ultra-luxury cruise company will welcome guests with completely new itineraries, which have been enriched to take guests deep into the archipelago and increase the quality and frequency of the experiences on offer.

To grant access to the ship it will be mandatory to present vaccination certificates for all guests, forming this process as part of a whole set of additional protocols backed by science that will help safeguard the health and safety of guests, crew and the communities visited.

“Having worked exceptionally hard on our safety proposal back to operational activities, we are delighted that the time has finally come for our guests to gather aboard our new ship,” said Roberto Martinoli, President and CEO. Silversea CEO. We extend our sincere appreciation to the Ecuadorian Government and the Galapagos Governing Council for their continued cooperation and their willingness to welcome our company to this extraordinary archipelago. Unique in its elegance, the Silver Origin was our first ship to join the fleet since Silversea Cruises joined the Royal Caribbean Group. After a prolonged period without being able to travel, our guests will be eager to continue discovering our planet,

“Our new itineraries have been carefully designed by destination experts to optimize the cruise experience in this extraordinary part of the world, providing more opportunities for guests to admire the archipelago's iconic wildlife species, including the Galapagos penguin, turtles green marine and endemic lands, marine iguanas, whitetip reef sharks, Galapagos sea lions and many notable bird species, ”says Fernando Delgado, vice president and general manager of Silversea Cruises Ecuador. “The Silver Origin, which offers the highest ratio of expert guides per guest (1 in 10 people) and the highest Zodiac ratio per guest (1 in 13 people) in the region, will allow guests to enjoy the most iconic experiences on offer with unprecedented insight. We thank the Ecuadorian Government and the Galapagos Government Council for their continued support and we hope to inspire our guests to safeguard this magical destination for generations to come. "

Enriched Itineraries
The Silver Origin will sail Ecuadorian waters in the most iconic archipelagos on alternate itineraries incorporating five inaugural stops, including the beautiful island of Santa Fe. Each tour will include stops at the iconic islands of Fernandina and Isabela, regularly described as the destinations of A must-see in the region, and each one provides enriched programs ashore. For the moment until the world situation is normalized, by airport facilities circuits will be made sailing from San Cristóbal to San Cristóbal. 

Itineraries
San Cristóbal, with a stopover at Kicker Rock, Bartolomé Island, Buccaneer Cove (Santiago), Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela), Punta Espinoza (Fernandina), Tagus Cove (Isabela), Elizabeth Bay (Isabela). ), Post Office Bay (Floreana), Champion Islet (Floreana), Punta Cormorán (Floreana), Sierra de Santa Cruz, Fausto Llerena Breeding Center in Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz), Cerro Dragon (Santa Cruz), Guy Fawkes Island and Borrero Bay (Santa Cruz), San Cristóbal. This varied itinerary shows the geographic diversity of the Galapagos Islands, including a first-hand experience of the multiple ecosystems that exist within this small archipelago. Throughout these lands and in the surrounding waters, guests will be able to admire the rich variety of Galapagos wildlife, as well as its volcanic landscapes, while learning about the history of the whalers and pirates of the region. Each experience will foster a connection to the destination, fostering a deep appreciation for the majesty of nature here.

The reverse itineraries will have stops on islands such as Daphne Major, Prince Philip's Steps (Genovesa), Darwin Bay (Genovesa), North Seymour, Sullivan Bay (Santiago), Punta Mangle (Fernandina), Punta Moreno. (Isabela), Fausto Llerena Breeding Center in Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz), Santa Fe Island, Gardner Bay (Española), Punta Suárez (Española), Rodríguez Breeding Center (San Cristóbal) and Cerro Brujo (San Cristóbal), before arriving to disembark. Preserving the highlights of the original route, the improved north-center itinerary will present experiences that will particularly appeal to bird and nature lovers. Guests will dive with sea turtles in Fernandina and meet the iconic Galapagos penguins in Isabela, but will also have the opportunity to discover the 'bird islands' from Genovesa and Española, as well as the new destination of the island of Santa Fe, home to an endemic iguana that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Another highlight is Punta Mangle, with its mangroves, lava fields, and flightless cormorants.

Silver Origin
The new ship integrates the latest cutting-edge technology and is designed with a focus on the pillars of sustainability, the destination on board, the expedition experience, authentic local culture, and comfort and service for all its balcony suites. for 100 guests. Silver Origin will welcome guests all year round in the exclusive Galapagos Archipelago. The ship will provide guests with its knowledge of the destination, inspired by Silversea's accumulated experience and based on a deep respect for the fragility of the natural environment, while maintaining the company's quality of service.

Silversea's all-inclusive proposal is the most complete in the Galapagos archipelago. It includes:

• Round trip flight between Quito and Galapagos. Return from Galapagos to Guayaquil or Quito
• Two nights at the JW Marriott hotel in Quito before the cruise in Quito and a hotel for daily use after the cruise ** in Guayaquil if necessary
• Quito city night tour
• Luggage transfers
• Entry taxes in the country and access to national parks
• Highly qualified expedition team, made up of experts in the field.
• Guided Zodiac tours and shore activities
• Enrichment talks by our expedition team
• Free backpack, water bottle, snorkel mask
• Free use of wetsuits and snorkel fins
• Butler service in all suite categories
• Tips on board
• Open-air restaurants serving varied cuisine and 24-hour in-suite dining
• Drinks in the suite and throughout the ship, including select and sparkling wines, premium spirits, soft drinks, and water
• Unlimited Wi-Fi