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Login The first destination-specific ship built by Silversea, Silver Origin is the height of experiential travel in the Galápagos. Never before have the islands been so superbly presented: a team of Ecuadorian national expert guides, the highest crew-to-guest ratio in the Galápagos, eight Zodiacs, and seamless hybrid spaces that offer an extraordinary voyage—for extraordinary people. All-suite accommodation, Horizon Balconies, butler service, sophisticated interiors, interactive Basecamp, Ecuadorian-inspired cuisine … no aspect of Silver Origin has been left to chance. The most environmentally conscious ship we have ever built, take a vertical leap and transform your idea of travel with Silver Origin.
Our fourth Silversea cruise but first (and not last) to the Galapagos. Loved every minute of this cruise - the ship, the people, the scenery, and omg the wildlife!!! I’ll admit, pre cruise was a little messy with Silversea changing from commercial flights Quito / Guayaquil to charter flights Quito return which of course mucked up our connecting flights. There was enough notice to change (our new ones were cheaper!) and they offered to still get us on commercial flights to Guayaquil if we wanted to, so no harm done other than some initial stress. Silver Origin is an absolutely gorgeous ship. Purpose built and well appointed. Cabins are very spacious and the bathrooms in particular well designed. We stayed in a classic verandah as we love sitting outside in the fresh air and enjoying the solitude. There are of course lots of public outdoor areas to enjoy too. The highlight of course are the guides and getting out amongst the wildlife. We had at least two excursions daily but usually four. We travelled in small groups of six to ten for most of them. For us, the highlights are snorkeling with the playful sea lions and up close wildlife photography. Some of the walks were challenging but everyone had a choice to suit their own capabilities. Each day included informative lectures as well. Food, as always on Silversea, was great quality and offered pretty good variety considering the remoteness of the region. Service was typically good. We loved this trip and will be forever a highlight for us.
Just finished a 7 night Western itinerary on Silver Origin in the Galapagos. Cabin (Classic Verandah) - good design, plenty of room, enjoy the actual verandah to sit outdoors and desk for laptops, great shower and big bathroom, ample storage and room to walk around the bed Ship - very well appointed and maintained, gorgeous design, very clean, comfortable bed Dining - two venues, food excellent quality though limiting for some if don’t eat seafood (one protein, one vegetarian and one seafood), Team - excellent expedition team and guides, wonderful hospitality team Entertainment - daily lectures by expedition team, single entertainer Itinerary - very active, bit rushed at times, plenty of variety between zodiac yours, walks (easy to challenging), snorkeling, beach time and kayak and paddle board options Guests - ~50% American, some multi-generational families, mostly couples 45-65yrs, 87 guests on board with 94 crew Highly recommend Silver Origin
There were six of us on our May 7, 2022 sailing of the Silversea Origin and we are all in our 60's. We flew into Quito a day earlier than is part of the cruise package. We were very happy we had an extra day in Quito. It allowed us to arrange a private tour on Thursday of the city and on Friday we had the same tour guide take us out in the country side to see the Equator park and then we went to a beautiful hacienda to have lunch. Both days were wonderful. Quito is a beautiful city and the surrounding country side is spectacular. The city is in a bowl surrounded but mountains and volcanos. We really enjoyed staying at the JW Marriott in downtown Quito. It is a very nice hotel and has a nice full breakfast included. We did have an issue with the transfer from the Quito airport to the Marriott. No one showed up to pick us up. It was after midnight we were tired from flying all day. After 20 minutes of looking for the Silversea Rep. or a sign outside of Customs we took taxies at the airport to the Marriott. We did complain to the Silversea desk in the Marriott and left a message for our super duper Travel Agent Julie Garcia. I think heads rolled with the local Silversea team for not showing up at the airport. Within 24 hours we had an apology and an extra $300 per cabin credit for our inconvenience. All the other transfers and flight were very smooth and we had a Silversea rep with us the entire time until we boarded the Silversea Origin. The Silversea Origin is a very nice ship. We had 91 passengers on our cruise. The ship was in excellent shape and the service was 5 star. We had cabin 606 with the enclosed balcony that had the power window. We were thrilled with our cabin. It allowed us the extra interior space and allowed us to lower the window at night while we were cruising between islands. It was such a cool feature. The food was mostly Ecuadorian and was of very good quality, but not over whelming in portions . The wine and cocktails were very good. I would recommend that you have breakfast in your room. We usually ordered breakfast for 6 or 6:30am. The excursions usually start at 7 to 7:30am. We had 2 to two excursions a day. All the excursions were well run and the naturalist that lead the excursions were excellent. Our butler was very attentive and provided excellent service. This is not your normal cruise experience. It is more of an active expedition type of experience. Whoever takes this trip really should be in good physical shape and able to hike up inclines and handle getting on and off zodiacs. The Galapagos Island were so wonderful and unspoiled. It was an experience of the lifetime. I imagine of what the earth must have looked like five thousand years ago. Overall, the trip was five star and exceeded our expectation. I would highly recommend Silversea Origin and this trip.
We sailed with Silversea because we had heard it was a line where we would be "well cared for". The entire trip was extremely well organized with all the staff providing friendly, personable service. The Silver Origin is a wonderful ship filled with friendly helpful staff. We had to take advantage of the medical staff and Dr. Dan was wonderful. Food, cabins, expeditions all top notch. Expeditions were well planned and geared for most levels of ability. Zodiac embarkation and disembarkation were assisted by several staff to ensure safe boarding and off loading. Food while not the variety of a typical cruise was diverse enough. Ecuadorian items were offered with most menus, adding interest and adventure. Civiche, Ecuadorian style was offered frequently, as well as a cooking class on ceviche preparation. This expedition cruise offers diverse options, most exciting was the deep water snorkeling. We snorkeled with colorful fish of all types, viewed a few sharks, rays, penguins and had the excitement of a visit from a group of playful sea lions. This was a trip of a lifetime.
THE LUXURY YOU EXPECT, THE SERVICE YOU DESERVE
After a busy day of discovery, Silver Origin’s careful and attentive crew is more welcome than ever. Sink back into the unparalleled luxury and industry-leading personalized service that Silversea is famous for. And did you know that Silver Origin is the only ship in the entire Galápagos region to offer butler service in every suite? In fact, with the highest ratio of crew per guest in the area, we are happy to give our guests that personal touch that makes their stay on board as enjoyable as their visit to the islands themselves.
To connect guests with the soul of the destination, Silver Origin will introduce guests to the Ecuadorian food heritage, with specialty dishes prepared with the freshest ingredients by expert local chefs. Both restaurants will be able to accommodate all guests at full capacity.
The Silver Origin has a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Expedition Team to accompany you. Every Voyage is led by a team of certified Galápagos Natural Park guides and Expedition Lecturers passionate about sharing their expert knowledge on the unique wildlife, history, ecology, and geology of the Galápagos Islands. They offer educational lectures, guided field excursions ashore, and expedition recaps, providing invaluable insight into the nature and culture of the day’s destination.
After a busy day of discovery, Silver Origin’s careful and attentive crew is more welcome than ever. Sink back into the unparalleled luxury and industry-leading personalised service that Silversea is famous for. And did you know that Silver Origin is the only ship in the entire Galápagos region to offer butler service in every suite? In fact, with the highest ratio of crew per guest in the area, we are happy to give our guests that personal touch that makes their stay on board as enjoyable as their visit to the islands themselves.
Onboard is a beauty salon, fitness centre and spa.
