Silversea: Evolution of Elegance

ALMOST TWO CENTURIES HAVE PASSED SINCE THE BRITISH NATURALIST CHARLES DARWIN VISITED THE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS and observed wildlife behaviors that informed his theory of evolution — a notion that changed both modern science and humanity. Today, nearly 200 years later, visitors can still witness real-time evolution as volcanoes continue to erupt and lava flows form new islands within this UNESCO World Heritage archipelago. Those volcanoes are largely responsible for the uniqueness of the Galápagos, creating rock formations that provide shelter to some 9,000 animals and plant life, including the area’s unofficial mascot — the blue-footed booby. This endearing bird is one of the dozens of charismatic and indigenous animals guests will delight in seeing during a cruise aboard Silversea’s first destination specific ship — Silver Origin.