Passengers looking to journey to the Galapagos will soon be able to reserve their suites aboard Silversea’s new ship, Silver Origin.

From 16 July, Silversea will open sales for its all-suite expedition cruise ship, which sleeps just 100 guests and has been designed to sail exclusively to the Galapagos Islands. The ship will embark on her maiden voyage in July 2020 and promises to offer guests a truly immersive experience so that they can discover the unrivalled beauty of the region.

“Our unique, industry-leading offering in the Galapagos Islands is being enhanced further still for the benefit of our guests,” comments Silversea’s president and CEO Roberto Martinoli.

“From July 16, 2019, we will open sales for Silver Origin, which will enrich guests’ experiences with an unprecedented level of elegance and comfort.

“After admiring endemic species in the wild and exploring the beautiful landscapes of the Galapagos – with the guidance of local experts – guests will continue their discovery of this unique destination on board, through regionally inspired cuisine, informative lectures and various other enhancements.”

Silversea’s new ultra-luxury ship will follow in the footsteps of the retiring Silver Galapagos by alternating two seven-night itineraries between Isle Baltra and San Cristóbal.

The two itineraries include:

Baltra to San Cristóbal

For Silversea’s north central itinerary, Silver Origin will circumnavigate Isla Daphne Major so that guests can enjoy explorations of Darwin Bay and Prince Philip’s Steps in Genovesa; Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado and Punta Pitt in San Cristobal; Gardner Bay and Punta Suarez in Espanola; El Eden, Charles Darwin Research Station and Puerto Ayora in Santa Cruz; as well as Sullivan Bay, North Seymour, Rábida, and South Plaza.

Highlights of the trip include the chance to witness wildlife in their natural habitats. Various snorkelling opportunities will allow guests to get up close to the archipelago’s abundant marine life, which includes tropical fish, turtles and whitetip reef sharks. There will also be the chance to explore unusual geological features, such as lava flows at Sullivan Bay, among other experiences.

San Cristóbal to Baltra

Silversea’s western itinerary encompasses such points of interest as Cerro Dragon and Las Bachas beach in Santa Cruz and a circumnavigation of Kicker Rock. It also includes visits to Punta Vicente Roca, Tagus Cove and Elizabeth Bay in Isabela; Post Office Bay, Champion Islet and Punta Cormorant in Floreana; Los Gemelos, Charles Darwin Research Station and Puerto Ayora in Santa Cruz; Playa Espumilla in Santiago; Punta Espinoza in Fernandina, and Bartolome Island.

Guests will enjoy various excursions including a Zodiac ride to Buccaneer’s Cove, which once provided a refuge for pirates, or a visit to the incredible geological feature, Pinnacle Rock.

In 2020, two special extended voyages are planned for the holiday season. Departing 19 December 2020, guests will be able to travel deeper into the destination on an 11-day voyage from San Cristobal to Baltra, while a 12-day New Year’s cruise will depart Baltra on December 29, 2020, concluding in San Cristóbal.

To aid travel agent partners, Silversea has created a dedicated Silver Origin brochure and the sales team will also host a series of agent webinars on Monday 15 July 2019. A dedicated training is now live on Silversea Academy.