Silversea Cruises has sponsored a physical education integration programme in Puerto Williams, Chile, for disabled children at the Puerto Williams School in a remote Chilean town.
The company commissioned and donated the new mobility equipment as part of its comprehensive destination programme.
Conrad Combrink, Senior Vice President of Expeditions, Destination and Itinerary Management for Silversea Cruises, said:
“An important gateway to Antarctica, Puerto Williams is a key destination for Silversea, and it is always our goal to positively impact the local communities we visit.
“Building this facility is just the first step in our commitment to supporting the social needs of Puerto Williams.
“As the only cruise line to be operating out of Puerto Williams, providing a uniquely seamless journey to Antarctica for our guests, we are working hand-in-hand with local leaders and grassroots operators to not only showcase Puerto Williams in the most authentic way possible to our guests but also to care for the needs of the community.
“We are incredibly grateful to Governor Jorge Flies; Delegada Presidencial María Luisa Muñoz; the Mayor of Puerto Williams, Patricio Fernández Alarcón; the Yagan Community; and the entire population of Puerto Williams for their continued support and partnership.”
Silversea has also donated four Zodiacs to the Cedena Nautical School in Puerto Williams, a non-profit organisation dedicated to training and educating children and young people in nautical sports.
On November 15, Silversea held a blessing ceremony for its new ship Silver Endeavour℠ at the Cape Horn Sub-Antarctic Center in Puerto Williams.
Silversea Executives, Chilean tourism officials, local leaders, and clergy members attended the ceremony.
Silver Endeavour will welcome guests in Antarctica from November 21, 2022, broadening ultra-luxury cruising’s most diverse polar offering.
The ship will offer voyages ranging from five to 20 days, including Silversea’s Antarctica Bridge fly-cruise sailings, an extended ‘Deep South’ expedition, a 10-day Antarctic Peninsula voyage, and more.
Click here for Silver Endeavour’s inaugural programme.
