SILVERSEA EXECUTIVE HOSTS EXPEDITION
DEEP INTO THE BRITISH ISES
Conrad Combrink is passionate… about wildlife, wilderness, uncovering the secrets of nature and journeying to the edges of Earth. And if there’s one thing he loves more than exploring, it’s sharing his discoveries with others. As Silversea’s Sr. Vice President of Expeditions, Conrad pours his heart and soul into crafting itineraries designed to bring joy and wonder to every guest, and this immersive expedition exploring the British Isles and Scotland is one you won’t want to miss!
Together with a top-notch Expedition Team of uniquely experienced professionals, Conrad will host this 10-day adventure from Edinburgh, Scotland to Portsmouth, England. That the voyage will be aboard the 200-guest Silver Endeavour, renowned as the world’s most luxurious expedition ship, only adds to the allure as your comfort will be as indulgent as your discovery is intimate.
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
- Discover why the Farne Islands are David Attenborough’s favorite place to see UK nature at its best.
- Explore UNESCO-listed St. Kilda, home to spectacular sea stacks that host Europe’s most important seabird colony including the world’s largest colony of Northern gannets.
- Be mesmerized by the dramatic cliffs, cascading waterfalls and vast moors on the Isle of Skye; and intrigued by the epic legends of Dunvegan Castle, seat of the Clan MacLeod for the past 700 years.
- Bear witness to the windswept beauty of Inverie in the Scottish Highlands, so remote it can only be accessed by foot or by ship.
- See lighthouses and bird sanctuaries on the Isle of Man.
- Meander the Exotic Tresco Gardens in the Isles of Scilly.
EXPERTS BY YOUR SIDE
At the core of every Silversea expedition is a team of experts who add nuanced insight into the wildlife, landscape and history of each destination, adding meaningful context to the things you’ll see and privileged access to the places you’ll explore. They are skilled, smart and engaging professionals whose life’s work is dedicated to sharing the beauty and wonders of the world.
Werner de Kock
Expedition Leader A keen sense of exploration and a deep passion for the environment led this Capetonian to an impressive career in expedition adventure travel, including the British Isles, Antarctica, the Arctic and Alaska.
Kara Low
Expedition Programs Coordinator Born in the Scottish Highlands, a love for adventure and nature inspired Kara to study wildlife conservation at Scotland’s Rural College with a goal of understanding and preserving remote environments.
Jonathan French
Historian A First-Class Honors graduate with a degree in history from London’s University of Roehampton, Jon has visited more than 50 countries and led in-depth walking tours across Europe and North Africa.
Andrew Webb
Ornithologist This Scottish native has worked as a Seabird Ecologist for the UK Government, studied seabirds in Puget Sound, and served as Chief Scientist at Hi-Def Aerial Surveying, creating novel ways to count seabirds.
Victoria (Ginger) Melluish
Marine Biologist Growing up near the seaside of Hampshire, UK, Ginger’s love for the natural world evolved into the study of marine mammals and seabirds. She works as an ocean conservationist with a focus on ethical tourism.
Will Versluis
Expedition Guide Enthralled by the world’s natural wonders, this one-time entertainment industry exec moved from the UK to Australia to study at the Charles Darwin University for Kakadu and Uluru Kata Tjuta National Parks.
Seda Tunca
Lead Kayak Guide Born in Turkey and educated in Spain, Seda holds a degree in tourism management; she has worked globally as an expedition kayak guide as well as an outdoor educator at United World College of Southeast Asia.
As a founding executive of Silversea Expeditions in 2008 – the world’s first ultra-luxury expedition line – Conrad Combrink has been instrumental in building the brand’s enviable reputation for truly engaging and deeply immersive expedition travel. His nearly 30 years of industry-wide expedition experience is parlayed into the most exciting and revealing itineraries, bringing guests closer to the world’s authentic beauty.
CONRAD ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS
EDINBURGH – PORTSMOUTH
EV250503010
May 5-13, 2025
10 DAYS on SILVER ENDEAVOUR
The windswept British Isles are a siren’s song to birders and nature seekers; their remote rocky isles home to spectacular cliffs and sea stacks where incredible wildlife swoops and soars, nests and dives among UNESCO-listed wonders and protected sanctuaries. Add the intrigue of ancient Scottish clan lore and the ruins of stone castles and your inner history buff is engaged too. Here is an expedition that seamlessly marries the wildly remote and little explored with the sophistication of Edinburgh and the charms of Britain’s south coast dotted with exotic gardens, tiny churches and endless beauty.