Silversea Expeditions Quick Reference Guide

Guide provides answers to questions such as "Will a complimentary parka be offered on my cruise?", "Do I need boots?"

Table Guide

• Parka: Silversea is pleased to offer a complimentary high-performance 2-in-1 parka.

  Place your parka order now

• Need Boots: mid-calf boots are essential on sailings where you will step into icy water during Zodiac landings.

• ARCTIC & ANTARCTICA - Concierge On Board Delivery - Not Available at this time: Onboard Delivery of purchased gear is not offered at this time for these destinations.
• IMPORTANT ----- ORDER BY DEADLINES:Order by dates depend on departure. Find your ship and embarkation date below to determine when you need to order your gear by. Gear ordered after the deadline may not be able to be sent to the ship. Please contact Customer Service
• Rentals: Insulated mid-calf expedition boots, waterproof pants and trekking poles are available with free delivery to the ship.
• ANTARCTICA COMPLETE RENTAL PACKAGE**: Our COMPLETE ANTARCTICA RENTAL PACKAGE - This complete package includes Insulated Boots, waterproof pants, trekking poles and the other essential items needed for your Antarctic voyage with free delivery to the ship.
• NOTE: Some items in the Complete Rental Package are NOT available for exchange (or refund) once delivered on board the ship. (Items not availble for exchanges -Expedition Stretch Pkg, Gloves, Explorer's Hat and Neck Gaiter). PLEASE review sizing charts carefully before placing your order. If you're unsure or in between sizes, we recommend sizing up.
• Gear ordered but not used: No refund for any/all rental items after they have been delivered to the ship, even if they have not been used/unopened/returned to staff: no rental refund.
• Trip Interruption/Cancellation: On sailings where your trip is cancelled or interrupted by the cruise company: rental fees not refunded.

2026 Silver Endeavour

****Silversea highly recommends you pack clothing for a range of conditions, from warmer weather to cooler wetter days. Essential is a warm, waterproof jacket or windbreaker as well as waterproof pants. Additionally it is critical to ensure your walking boots/footwear are waterproof to protect you against the elements

2026 Silver Wind

****Silversea highly recommends you pack clothing for a range of conditions, from warmer weather to cooler wetter days. Essential is a warm, waterproof jacket or windbreaker as well as waterproof pants. Additionally it is critical to ensure your walking boots/footwear are waterproof to protect you against the elements

2026/2027 Silver Cloud

Onboard delivery of purchased gear not offered for Antarctica sailings.

2026/2027 Silver Wind

Onboard delivery of purchased gear not offered for Antarctica sailings.

2026/2027 Silver Endeavour

Onboard delivery of purchased gear not offered for Antarctica sailings.

2026/2027 Silver Cloud - FLY CRUISE ONLY

Onboard delivery of purchased gear not offered for Antarctica sailings.
NOTE: ANTARCTIC BRIDGE - Parka and Pants are yours to keep. BOOTS are on loan only and will be returned at the end of the voyage.

2026/2026 Silver Endeavour - FLY CRUISE ONLY

Onboard delivery of purchased gear not offered for Antarctica sailings.
NOTE: ANTARCTIC BRIDGE - Parka and Pants are yours to keep. BOOTS are on loan only and will be returned at the end of the voyage.

2026/2027 Silver Wind - FLY CRUISE ONLY

Onboard delivery of purchased gear not offered for Antarctica sailings.
NOTE: ANTARCTIC BRIDGE - Parka and Pants are yours to keep. BOOTS are on loan only and will be returned at the end of the voyage.