Aboard Silver Endeavour with Silversea
Cruise Overview
Valparaíso's dramatic topography—45 cerros, or hills, overlooking the ocean—requires the use of winding pathways and wooden ascensores (funiculars) to get up many of the grades.
The slopes are covered by candy-color houses—there are almost no apartments in the city—most of which have exteriors of corrugated metal peeled from shipping containers decades ago.
Valparaíso has served as Santiago's port for centuries.
Before the Panama Canal opened, Valparaíso was the busiest port in South America.
Harsh realities—changing trade routes, industrial decline—have diminished its importance, but it remains Chile's principal port.
Most shops, banks, restaurants, bars, and other businesses cluster along the handful of streets called El Plan (the flat area) that are closest to the shoreline.
Porteños (which means "the residents of the port") live in the surrounding hills in an undulating array of colorful abodes.
At the top of any of the dozens of stairways, the paseos (promenades) have spectacular views; many are named after prominent Yugoslavian, Basque, and German immigrants.
Neighborhoods are named for the hills they cover.
With the jumble of power lines overhead and the hundreds of buses that slow down—but never completely stop—to pick up agile riders, it's hard to forget you're in a city.
Still, walking is the best way to experience Valparaíso.
Be careful where you step, though—locals aren't very conscientious about curbing their dogs.
Niebla is a small village on the banks of the Rio Valdivia where Chile’s Corral Bay meets the Pacific Ocean.
Today Niebla is a beach resort, but in 1671 it was a defensive fortress built by the order of the Viceroy of Peru to prevent attacks against the town of Valdivia by pirates and corsairs.
Niebla is well-known for its lively markets, the remains of the colonial fortress declared a National Monument in 1950 and restored in 1992, and a museum dedicated to its history.
Nearby is the charming river port city of Valdivia, where cultural influences from the native Mapuche, Spanish settlers, and German immigrants have blended.
Bright, wooden huts teeter on stilts over Castro's estuary waterfront, inviting you into a patchwork of colour that’s sure to brighten any day.
These traditional palafitos give the warmest of welcomes, as you prepare to experience Chile at its most vibrant.
Castro has faced something of a tumultuous past, having been hit by a by a succession of earthquakes and fires - the most recent a devastating earthquake in 1960.
But this city is incredibly resilient, and today the capital of Chiloe Island makes for a fantastic base for exploring the archipelago that surrounds it.
The slopes are covered by candy-color houses—there are almost no apartments in the city—most of which have exteriors of corrugated metal peeled from shipping containers decades ago.
Valparaíso has served as Santiago's port for centuries.
Before the Panama Canal opened, Valparaíso was the busiest port in South America.
Harsh realities—changing trade routes, industrial decline—have diminished its importance, but it remains Chile's principal port.
Most shops, banks, restaurants, bars, and other businesses cluster along the handful of streets called El Plan (the flat area) that are closest to the shoreline.
Porteños (which means "the residents of the port") live in the surrounding hills in an undulating array of colorful abodes.
At the top of any of the dozens of stairways, the paseos (promenades) have spectacular views; many are named after prominent Yugoslavian, Basque, and German immigrants.
Neighborhoods are named for the hills they cover.
With the jumble of power lines overhead and the hundreds of buses that slow down—but never completely stop—to pick up agile riders, it's hard to forget you're in a city.
Still, walking is the best way to experience Valparaíso.
Be careful where you step, though—locals aren't very conscientious about curbing their dogs.
Niebla is a small village on the banks of the Rio Valdivia where Chile’s Corral Bay meets the Pacific Ocean.
Today Niebla is a beach resort, but in 1671 it was a defensive fortress built by the order of the Viceroy of Peru to prevent attacks against the town of Valdivia by pirates and corsairs.
Niebla is well-known for its lively markets, the remains of the colonial fortress declared a National Monument in 1950 and restored in 1992, and a museum dedicated to its history.
Nearby is the charming river port city of Valdivia, where cultural influences from the native Mapuche, Spanish settlers, and German immigrants have blended.
Bright, wooden huts teeter on stilts over Castro's estuary waterfront, inviting you into a patchwork of colour that’s sure to brighten any day.
These traditional palafitos give the warmest of welcomes, as you prepare to experience Chile at its most vibrant.
Castro has faced something of a tumultuous past, having been hit by a by a succession of earthquakes and fires - the most recent a devastating earthquake in 1960.
But this city is incredibly resilient, and today the capital of Chiloe Island makes for a fantastic base for exploring the archipelago that surrounds it.
Cruise Itinerary
Aboard Silver Endeavour
Launch Year: 2021 Length: 165 Width: 25 Currency: USD Capacity: 200 Crew Count: 200 Deck Count: 8 Cabin Count: 110
Designed for polar exploration, Silver Endeavour is the new definition of luxury expedition travel.
We’re proud to announce that our newest addition has joined the fleet. Silver Endeavour revolutionises our expedition voyages and allows deeper travel to some of the planet’s farthest-flung coasts. Her statistics speak for themselves: unrivalled, industry-leading crew-to-guest, zodiac-to-guest, and expert-to-guest ratios, cutting-edge navigation and exploration technology, and hallmark Silversea comfort make her the most luxurious expedition ship ever built.
EMBRACE NEW LIMITS. TRAVEL TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH ABOARD SILVER ENDEAVOUR.
Sailing to both poles, our newest ship redefines the meaning of ultra-luxury expedition cruising. Her PC6 ice-class rating is one of the highest in the industry, while her state-of-the-art equipment and exploration technology offer one of the most advanced expedition experiences ever. Silver Endeavour introduces a new era in ultra-luxury expedition cruising, and brings the remote and remarkable to you in hallmark Silversea comfort. Join us for endless possibilities both onboard and on land aboard Silver Endeavour, the most luxurious expedition ship at sea.
Spread over eight public decks, Silver Endeavour features ample onboard space, multiple restaurants, and a huge choice of bars and lounges. Additionally, her large and luxurious suites are some of the best in expedition cruising. Superbly designed, all her suites feature a balcony and an impressive crew-to-guest ratio of 1:1.
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Regardless of the ship or suite, all guests will be pampered by the personalised services of an attentive butler, sailing in style aboard the best cruise line for luxury travel. For a truly personal experience, customise your suite with an abundance of optional amenities. From toiletries and personalised stationery to a bar with your favourite wines and spirits, we offer only the finest comforts in luxury cruise accommodation. You can even enjoy dinner in-suite served by your butler, and choice of pillows. The ultimate in luxury cruise accommodations, Silversea’s suites are your home away from home.
