South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula

South Georgia is without doubt an island of incomparable beauty. The northern flanks of the island comprise of a series of harbours that once sheltered large fleets of whaling ships and are now home to a staggering variety and profusion of wildlife. Combine this with time to explore the natural wonders of the Falklands, the Orkneys, the Shetlands and the spectacular Antarctic Peninsula and you have the essence of this remarkable voyage. Four days are spent in South Georgia, visiting rookeries with literally thousands of King, Macaroni and Rockhopper Penguins. For the adventurous there is an option to attempt an alpine crossing of the island in the footsteps of Shackleton on the February departure. We reunite with the crossing party and continue the voyage to the Antarctic, visiting the South Orkney Islands enroute and attempting to land on the wild and spectacular Elephant Island. Exploring the western flanks of the Antarctic Peninsula provides a further highlight and, as with our other voyages to Antarctica we have time for regular shore excursions to walk among the many penguins and seals and visit the scientific stations.

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Itinerary / Highlights

DAY 1 Embark Ushuaia
DAY 2 Cruise to Falkland Islands
DAYS 3/4 Falkland Islands viewing wide variety of seabirds, Sea Lion Colony and if time permits Port Stanley (Port Stanley not included on the 28th Feb voyage)
DAYS 5/6 Cruise to South Georgia
DAYS 7/10 South Georgia, visits to Grytiviken (former sealing and whaling station plus Sir Earnest Shackleton grave), St Andrews Bay, Godthul, Bay of Isles plus a number of other bays and harbours
DAY 11 Cruise Scotia Sea
DAY 12 South Orkney Islands
DAYS 13/16 Cruise to Antarctic Peninsula, follow flexible itinerary to include Hannah Point, Livingston Island, Half Moon Island, Deception Island, Paradise Bay and Lemaire Channel
DAYS 17/18 Cross Drake Passage
DAY 19 Disembark Ushuaia where trip concludes