What Makes Our Antarctica Trips Special?
- With over 30 years of experience in Antarctica, we know the continent intimately and have selected the best designed itineraries that combine adventure, style and safety.
- Small ships provide a wonderful advantage, letting you anchor closer to shore and allowing more time to explore on land—larger vessels are far less maneuverable, and because of regulations in Antarctica must have their passengers wait in shifts to make landfall.
- A stellar team of on-board experts accompanies you on twice-daily landings and provides fascinating presentations on their fields of expertise, from marine biology to Antarctic history.
- Each of the ships we’ve chosen have ice-strengthened hulls and advanced stabilization systems—and all adhere to the IAATO’s strict environmental guidelines designed to preserve Antarctica’s unique environment.
- The majority of the itineraries we’ve selected are aboard all-suite luxury expedition ships with ocean-view staterooms, and abundant public space for relaxing. A few adventure expedition ships are also featured which offer fascinating options to camp, ski, kayak and even scuba in Antarctica.
Choose from a Variety of Ships
We offer several exciting voyages to Antarctica aboard a variety of ships. This is the general information for Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands. To see the exact itinerary for each ship, click on the ship links within our Dates & Prices page.Overview
Experience the three epic destinations of the Southern Ocean on one amazing voyage: breathtaking South Georgia Island, with its stately king penguins that number in the hundreds of thousands, the celebrated Antarctic Peninsula, a dream world of massive icebergs and sheer-sided mountains, and the remote Falklands. Explore by Zodiac amid sculpted bergs, hike among elephant seals and chattering penguins, look for whales and albatrosses, and learn from expert naturalists who illuminate the wonder of the Antarctic for you. This is the ultimate way to explore the world’s last frontier and see the best Antarctica has to offer—all in one epic adventure!
All the expedition guides were exceptional; the trip was flawless and great fun. The accommodations were beautiful and clean and the staff was very pleasant and always accommodating. I hated to leave the ship!
— Sandy M., Buffalo, NY
Itinerary
Days 1-7
Ushuaia, Argentina / Falkland Islands
After an overnight in Ushuaia, voyage to the Falklands, home to breeding pairs of gentoo penguins, Magellanic penguins in their burrows, and rockhopper penguins. You’ll also visit Port Stanley, the quaint British capital. On Days 6 and 7 at sea, watch for whales and albatrosses as you cross the Antarctic Convergence.
Days 8-10
South Georgia Island
Rearing 10,000 feet out of the sea, South Georgia is one of the most spectacular islands in the world—it’s the “showstopper” that sets this cruise apart! You’ll encounter a phenomenal concentration of subantarctic wildlife, with landings that include Salisbury Plain, an immense rookery of over 100,000 king penguins, and visit Grytviken, where fabled explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton is buried.
Days 12-21
Scotia Sea / South Shetland Islands / Antarctic Peninsula
Cross to the wildlife-rich Antarctic Peninsula, where visits may include Paulet Island, with its stunning tabular icebergs, Deception Island, a sea-filled volcanic crater, and Lemaire Channel, a great place to spot whales. You’ll walk amid teeming penguin colonies, explore by Zodiac, perhaps visit a research station, and take a dip in the hot springs at Deception Island. Return to Ushuaia via the famed Drake Passage and depart on Day 21.
Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands
Highlights
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Details
Expedition cruise, nature walks (some on uneven ground), sea kayaking options, Zodiac excursions with wet landings, cold weather, possibility of rough seas
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