Luxury Expedition Ship
Galápagos

Silver Origin

Blue footed Boobies in the Galapagos

Highlights

  • Purpose-Built Luxury Vessel: The Silver Origin is designed specifically for the Galápagos Islands, offering a luxurious and intimate cruising experience with only 51 suites. The vessel’s elegant design features large windows to maximise stunning views, and its interiors reflect the natural beauty of the archipelago, providing a sophisticated yet cosy ambience.
  • Immersive Shore Excursions: The Silver Origin offers a variety of shore excursions tailored to different interests and activity levels. Guests can snorkel with sea turtles, hike volcanic trails, and kayak along pristine coastlines, providing a unique and engaging way to explore the Galápagos’ diverse ecosystems.
  • Luxurious Suites with Panoramic Views: The suites on the Silver Origin are designed for ultimate comfort, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, private verandas, and elegant decor inspired by the islands. Each suite includes butler service and high-end amenities, ensuring guests can relax in style after a day of exploration.
  • Unrivalled Expedition Team: A key highlight is the onboard team of expert guides, biologists, and naturalists. Their extensive knowledge enhances the journey with in-depth lectures, guided excursions, and insightful commentary on the Galápagos’ unique flora and fauna. The advatnage of a larger ship is that there are multiple expert guides ensuring personalised attention and a wealth of information for guests.
  • Sustainable Cruising Practices: Committed to sustainable tourism, the Silver Origin employs advanced technologies to minimise its environmental impact. Features include a dynamic positioning system to protect the seabed and a state-of-the-art water purification system. The ship also supports local conservation efforts and community initiatives, ensuring a minimal ecological footprint.
  • Gourmet Dining with Local Flavours: The dining experience on the Silver Origin is exceptional, with menus crafted by expert chefs using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Guests can enjoy Ecuadorian specialities alongside international cuisine in various elegant settings, from the main restaurant to alfresco dining areas with breathtaking views of the archipelago.
  • Enriching Onboard Experience: Beyond shore excursions, the Silver Origin offers an enriching onboard experience with educational lectures, stargazing sessions, and interactive workshops. The ship’s Observation Lounge features floor-to-ceiling windows, and the Explorer Lounge provides a venue for briefings and socialising.
  • Stargazing on Deck: One of our c+l favourites is the stargazing experience on the top deck. With minimal light pollution, the Galápagos skies offer a breathtaking display of stars. Guests can relax on comfortable loungers, sip on a cocktail, and marvel at the celestial wonders above, guided by an expert astronomer for an unforgettable night under the stars.
Snorkelling with Sealions in The Galapagos

Features

  • Constructed: 2020
  • Capacity: 100 guests
  • Guides: 10
  • Crew: 90
  • Speed: 14 knots
  • Size: Length: 101m, Breadth: 16m
  • Restaurants: Indoor and outdoor dining areas
  • Leisure: Gym, Jacuzzi, kayaks, paddleboards, snorkelling equipment
  • Stabilisers: Equipped with a state-of-the-art stabilising system to ensure a smoother sailing experience
  • Cabins: 51 spacious suites designed by Hirsch Bedner Associates, featuring large windows, private bathrooms with rainfall showers, and modern amenities including climate control, memory foam pillows, and espresso machines. Cabins can be configured with either two twin beds or one king-sized bed. Some cabins have interconnecting doors, ideal for families.
  • Top tip: Being a larger ship this is much more stable than the smaller yachts, if you have any concerns about being at sea then this is a fantastic option to consider.

Good to know

How to get there

Itineraries start and end in Itineraries start and end in either Puerto Ayora or Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, both of which involve a flight from mainland Ecuador of between 2 and 3.5 hours from Guayaquil or Quito respectively.

Are children welcome?

Yes, children are welcome on the Silver Origin. The ship offers a family-friendly environment with accommodations and activities suitable for guests of all ages.

Giving back

The Silver Origin’s sustainability programme is comprehensive, focusing on preserving the unique environment of the Galápagos Islands. Key aspects include:

  1. Advanced Waste Management System: The ship features state-of-the-art waste management to minimise environmental impact. This includes waste separation and recycling practices.
  2. Ecosystem-Friendly Design: The Silver Origin is designed with a dynamic positioning system that negates the need for anchors, thereby protecting the delicate seabed ecosystems.
  3. Water Purification Systems: Onboard desalination and purification systems provide fresh water, reducing the need to source water from the islands and preserving local resources.
  4. Plastic Reduction Initiatives: The ship employs strategies to reduce single-use plastics, such as using refillable water bottles and providing eco-friendly alternatives for onboard amenities.
  5. Energy Efficiency: The Silver Origin is equipped with energy-efficient systems and technologies to minimise fuel consumption and lower its carbon footprint.
  6. Educational Programmes: Guests can participate in onboard lectures and excursions led by expert guides, focusing on the conservation and sustainable practices essential to protecting the Galápagos Islands.
  7. Community Engagement: The programme includes initiatives to support local communities and promote sustainable tourism practices that benefit both the environment and the local population.

Why we love The Silver Origin

Everything is so refined but what makes it so special is the fact that there are multiple specialist guides. Compared to smaller boats with just one or two guides this massively increases the knowledge base onboard.

Karen Chapman

Specialises in

Latin American, The Caribbean and Polar Regions
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