OVERVIEW
“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.” Romans 1:20
The Bible states that all of Creation testifies of the character of its Creator. For this reason we will travel together, in awe and wonder, to the magnificent and untouched Antarctic Peninsula. From shorelines teeming with penguins, colossal icebergs that tower over you, frigid seas rife with marine life to silent, eerie snowscapes that will leave you breathless, Antarctica is everything you expect. Sail from King George Island, and experience the very best that the white continent has to offer.
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- Iceberg discovery
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- Ice excursion
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- Silver Wind
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- Amazing shore excursions
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- Santiago – Chile’s capital
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- Vista Suite
Tim and Merridie Costello are Aussie gems. We have had the joy of having them lead 3 biblical tours of Greece and Turkiye from 2019-2024.
Tim worked with World Vision Australia for 15 years. He is now the Executive Director of Micah Australia and a Senior Fellow for Centre for Public Christianity. Merridie has worked in pastoral care and Chaplaincy.
Tim and Merridie lived and studied theology in Europe for 3.5 years in the 1980’s where their interest in the Reformation and especially, as good Baptists, the Radical Reformation flourished. They both love history and theology.
The Costellos will lead daily devotions and a Sunday service on board the expedition.
ITINERARY
On arrival transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay (transfer not included in the tour price).
Hotel: Mandarin Oriental, Santiago or similar
Included Meals: None
Puerto Williams is a Chilean city located on Navarino Island on the southern shores of the Beagle Channel. It claims to be the “southernmost city in the world”, however owing to its small size – 2500 residents approximately – the much larger Argentinean city of Ushuaia, which sits on the northern side of the same channel, also claims that title. The surrounding scenery is magnificent. The wild windswept mountains rise above the tree line and are regularly dusted with snow. The city itself has the dramatic backdrop called “Dientes de Navarino” (literally “teeth of Navarino”), which rival the famous Torres del Paine further to the north. The area was originally used by the Yaghan people, hunter-gatherers who despite enduring the harsh regional climate, could not weather the arrival of Europeans. The current city was established as a naval base in 1953 and honours the British-Chilean naval commander John Williams Wilson of the 16th century. Initially it served to protect territorial possessions and fishing rights of the area, as well as offering logistical support to Antarctic bases. More recently it has become a departure point for scientific and tourism trips to the Antarctic region. In contrast to the bustle and traffic of a very commercial Ushuaia, Puerto Williams offers a quieter, more relaxed experience. It charms the visitor with a small village feel, complete with rustic buildings and the homely smell of drifting wood smoke. A haven of peace at the end of the world.
On arrival we will check in to our hotel for the evening, a purpose-built development by Silversea, designed especially for those embarking on Antarctic journeys.
Hotel: Silversea Hotel, Puerto Williams (still under construction)
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Antarctica’s gateway nestled in the South Shetland Islands.
On arrival, we will board Silversea’s Silver Wind. Home for the next 9 nights.
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There is a great rhythm on board the ship with morning and afternoon excursions on offer, with time in the middle of the day for lunch, onboard activities or even a nap!
Each evening we meet in the Explorers Lounge to recap the experiences of the day and hear all about the plans for the following day. Then chose to dine in one of the restaurants, or enjoy room service in your cabin.
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These islands offer extraordinary adventure in one of the most remote locations on earth. The triple peaks of Mount Foster tower above the archipelago, and you’ll feel your heart pumping a little quicker, as you sail into the core of Deception Island’s magnificent collapsed volcano caldera. Hike the luna landscapes within, and even dip into the improbably warm, geothermally-heated waters of Pendulum Cove.
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Connecting the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean, this particular waterway is an impressive 997 kilometres wide.
The Drake Passage is famously choppy and sailing through it is often an exhilarating adventure, one that’s equal parts epic, eerie and magical.
There are plenty of activites offered onboard or simply relax as we head back to South America.
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Our tour ends on arrival in Santiago this evening. We will alert you what is the earliest fight time you can book to depart for your onward destination.
If you would like a connecting flight home or plan to stay on and explore Chile or other parts of South America, Selah can assist you with these arrangements.
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Highlights
- Ship – Silver Wind with a maximum of 274 guests
- Pre cruise hotel in Santiago & Puerto Williams, Chile
- Butler service to every suite
- All inclusive dining and beverages, shore excursions & gratuities
- Nightly lectures on what to expect the next day on shore or zodiac excursions
TOUR INCLUDES
Travel with
like-minded people
Christian
Tour Leaders
Option of land
only package
Option of upgrading
to single room
Meals
Sights and entry
fees listed
OUR PRICING
| Category | Description | Twin PP | Single |
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| Ex Santiago VISTA SUITE | Prices valid until 1 May 2025 | 19,490.00 | 35,500.00 |
| Ex Santiago - VERANDA SUITE | Prices valid until 1 May 2025 | 23,990.00 | 43,250.00 |
Cabins are subject to availability so please book early to avoid disappointment. As at 24/4/25 there are 4 Vista double/twin cabins and 9 Vista single cabins left for sale.
Other higher suite categories are available. Please contact us for pricing.
Pricing after the earlybird will be an additional $500 per person until 17 June 2025. Thereafter we will notify of any ongoing price changes, as the pricing is dynamic based on how quickly the expedition fills. In our experience the very best deal is the earlybird deal.
This tour/expedition is now guaranteed to proceed, however Tim & Merridie will only be joining the group in the event that we reach a minimum number of 16 participants. We will advise when that number has been met.
