Silver Wind sails into London

On hand to welsome Silver Wind embarking on her first voyage as an ice-class expedition vessel, Peter Shanks, managing director, UK & Ireland, Silversea, said: 'I am incredibly proud to see all of our ships now welcoming guests around the world and in particular to see Silver Wind here in London.'

After departing from Athens on May 28, 274-passenger Silver Wind is undertaking a collection of voyages to Northern Europe and the British Isles, before reaching Reykjavík to begin a summer of Arctic explorations that will include a crossing of the Northwest Passage in August. In October, Silver Wind will trace a path along the Pacific Coast of the United States, Central America and South America, leading to Antarctica for her inaugural season in the White Continent.

Polar equipped

As well as 24 Zodiacs and 14 kayaks, guests travelling aboard Silver Wind now benefit from the knowledge of up to 28 expedition experts, plus a dedicated mudroom, a photo studio and a heated swimming pool.

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