Antarctica with Silversea
ANTARCTICA WITH SILVERSEA Antarctica sits high on many bucket lists — the seventh continent and one of the most remote places on Earth. For us, it became a once-in-a-lifetime journey, and one we feel incredibly fortunate to have taken. Planning started more than a year in advance. Berths are limited and sell out quickly, so timing matters. We also placed a bid for a cabin upgrade, which was unexpectedly successful. The result was not just the chance to visit Antarctica, but to do so with a level of comfort that made an already remarkable trip even better. Getting to Antarctica from Perth is no small undertaking. We flew from Perth to Sydney, spending a couple of days there before boarding the direct Qantas flight from Sydney to Santiago . Departing around midday, the 14-hour flight delivered us into Chile mid-morning the same day, thanks to the time difference. SANTIAGO The approach into Santiago is impressive. The city sits in a basin, framed by the Andes to the east and the coastal ...