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Peninsula, Falklands and South Georgia

from £12,174 excluding flights

  • 16-22 nights
  • Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec

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Highlights

In pictures
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Enjoy shore landings and Zodiac cruises past glistening icebergs

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Marvel at towering mountains and exquisite blue-hued icebergs

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Visit the world’s largest king penguin rookeries

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Choose from a range of adventure options

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Learn about the old whaling stations and research facilities

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See beaches filled with basking elephant and fur seals

Why this trip...

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Choice of vessels

We offer a wide choice of small ships from simple budget-conscious options to purpose-built luxury vessels

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Immersive exploration

Immerse yourself in your surroundings on a true exploration of remote and spectacular areas

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Expertly guided

In-depth knowledge and expertise will enrich your experience on this trip

Overview

Experience the abundant wildlife and dramatic landscapes of the Falkland Islands and South Georgia as well as the Antarctic Peninsula on this comprehensive voyage. Considered by many to be one of the most beautiful places on earth, South Georgia has a huge range of wildlife in its bays, harbours and fjords including vast colonies of king penguins.

Enjoy breathtaking scenery comprising icy waterways, sweeping glaciers, icebergs and rugged mountains. In the historic Falklands explore some of the privately owned outer islands that are home to great concentrations of seals and penguins while South Georgia offers a natural wonderland of awe-inspiring grandeur.

South Georgia also played a significant role in the story of Shackleton's epic Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition. With their ship 'Endurance' claimed by the sea ice, the crew set out on an incredible journey in open lifeboats across the Southern Ocean, culminating in a hazardous traverse of South Georgia's mountain range. The settlement of Grytviken is appropriately the resting place of Sir Ernest Shackleton.

The final part of the expedition explores the spectacular Antarctic Peninsula, against a backdrop of mountains and icebergs.

Itinerary

Day 1 Ushuaia, Argentina

Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world and the principle departure point for voyages to Antarctica. Sprawling, but with an easygoing atmosphere, this city is surrounded by the sea to the south and the mountains to the north. Overnight at a hotel in Ushuaia.

Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world and the principle departure point for voyages to Antarctica. Sprawling, but with an easygoing atmosphere, this city is surrounded by the sea to the south and the mountains to the north. Overnight at a hotel in Ushuaia.

Day 2 embarkation day

Board your ship in the afternoon in Ushuaia and sail along the Beagle Channel to start your Antarctic adventure.

Board your ship in the afternoon in Ushuaia and sail along the Beagle Channel to start your Antarctic adventure.

Day 3 at sea

There are many activities to keep you engaged while you are at sea. You could learn to identify the seabirds that glide alongside the ship, or attend the illustrated presentations by the Expedition Team. They will prepare you for the shore landings and Zodiac cruising to come.

There are many activities to keep you engaged while you are at sea. You could learn to identify the seabirds that glide alongside the ship, or attend the illustrated presentations by the Expedition Team. They will prepare you for the shore landings and Zodiac cruising to come.

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Expedition ship on board lecture - Quark

Days 4-5 Falkland Islands

Explore the Falklands archipelago, heading ashore in search of penguins, kelp geese, albatross and more, as well as the chance to meet the residents of this remote British outpost.

Explore the Falklands archipelago, heading ashore in search of penguins, kelp geese, albatross and more, as well as the chance to meet the residents of this remote British outpost.

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Days 6-7 at sea

Sailing south you will enter Antarctic waters by crossing the Antarctic convergence, an invisible ring around the globe where the cold Southern Ocean meets the warmer waters of the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.

Sailing south you will enter Antarctic waters by crossing the Antarctic convergence, an invisible ring around the globe where the cold Southern Ocean meets the warmer waters of the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.

Days 8-11 South Georgia

After crossing the Southern Ocean, a series of landings are planned around South Georgia, taking in king penguin rookeries, noisy elephant seals, abandoned whaling stations and the grave of Sir Ernest Shackleton.

After crossing the Southern Ocean, a series of landings are planned around South Georgia, taking in king penguin rookeries, noisy elephant seals, abandoned whaling stations and the grave of Sir Ernest Shackleton.

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Days 12-13 at sea

Your journey continues with the voyage south to the Antarctic Peninsula.

Your journey continues with the voyage south to the Antarctic Peninsula.

Days 14-18 South Shetland Islands & Antarctic Peninsula

On arrival at the Antarctic Peninsula you will encounter towering, glacier-capped mountains rising from a brilliant blue sea, dotted with ice floes and penguin colonies. Listen for calving glaciers, visit historic sites and research stations and set foot on the Great White Continent

On arrival at the Antarctic Peninsula you will encounter towering, glacier-capped mountains rising from a brilliant blue sea, dotted with ice floes and penguin colonies. Listen for calving glaciers, visit historic sites and research stations and set foot on the Great White Continent

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Days 19-20 Drake Passage to Ushuaia

The Drake Passage crossing is a fitting end to your visit to Antarctica - there may be a chance to see a variety of seabirds on this final stretch of your journey.

The Drake Passage crossing is a fitting end to your visit to Antarctica - there may be a chance to see a variety of seabirds on this final stretch of your journey.

Day 21 Ushuaia

You will be transferred to the airport from the ship when you disembark in Ushuaia

You will be transferred to the airport from the ship when you disembark in Ushuaia

Vessel Finder

There are a choice of vessels available for this voyage. Compare the facilities of up to three ships at a glance then talk to our Travel Specialists who will be happy to advise which one is right for you.

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G Expedition

The ever-popular G Expedition offers spacious and comfortable accommodation at an affordable price.

The ever-popular G Expedition offers spacious and comfortable accommodation at an affordable price.

  • Category: Standard
  • Passengers: 134
  • Class: Ice-strengthened
  • Sauna
  • Jacket to keep
  • Loan of rubber boots
  • Optional activities available
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M/V Hondius

The M/V Hondius is one of the strongest vessels of its category in the polar regions.

The M/V Hondius is one of the strongest vessels of its category in the polar regions.

  • Category: Deluxe
  • Passengers: 174
  • Class: Ice-strengthened
  • Loan of rubber boots
  • Optional activities available
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M/V Ortelius

A former scientific-research vessel, the Ortelius offers the classic small ship experience.

A former scientific-research vessel, the Ortelius offers the classic small ship experience.

  • Category: Simple
  • Passengers: 116
  • Class: Ice-strengthened
  • Helicopter: on selected dates
  • Loan of rubber boots
  • Optional activities available
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M/V Plancius

The M/V Plancius is a traditional ex-research vessel, with proven experience in icy waters.

The M/V Plancius is a traditional ex-research vessel, with proven experience in icy waters.

  • Category: Simple
  • Passengers: 116
  • Class: Ice-strengthened
  • Loan of rubber boots
  • Optional activities available
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Ocean Adventurer

An attractive ice-strengthened vessel, the Ocean Adventurer features plenty of outside deck space making this a great choice for a polar adventure.

An attractive ice-strengthened vessel, the Ocean Adventurer features plenty of outside deck space making this a great choice for a polar adventure.

  • Category: Standard
  • Passengers: 132
  • Class: Ice-strengthened
  • Jacket to keep
  • Loan of rubber boots
  • Optional activities available
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Ocean Endeavour

The Ocean Endeavour is a bright and spacious purpose-built expedition ship, with excellent facilities, a range of optional activities and a focus on health and wellbeing.  

The Ocean Endeavour is a bright and spacious purpose-built expedition ship, with excellent facilities, a range of optional activities and a focus on health and wellbeing.  

  • Category: Superior
  • Passengers: 199
  • Class: Ice-strengthened
  • Pool/Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Jacket to keep
  • Loan of boots
  • Optional activities available
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Sea Spirit

This all-suite vessel couples adventure with spacious accommodation and a friendly atmosphere.

This all-suite vessel couples adventure with spacious accommodation and a friendly atmosphere.

  • Category: Superior
  • Passengers: 114
  • Class: Ice-strengthened
  • Balcony cabins
  • Jacket to keep
  • Loan of rubber boots
  • Optional activities available
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Greg Mortimer

A custom-built expedition ship featuring cutting-edge design, superior comfort and environmentally friendly technology.

A custom-built expedition ship featuring cutting-edge design, superior comfort and environmentally friendly technology.

  • Category: Deluxe
  • Passengers: 120
  • Class: Ice-strengthened
  • Balcony cabins
  • Sauna
  • Jacket to keep
  • Loan of rubber boots
  • Optional activities available
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Sylvia Earle

The sister ship to the Greg Mortimer, the Sylvia Earle features the same cutting-edge design, superior comfort and environmentally friendly technology.

The sister ship to the Greg Mortimer, the Sylvia Earle features the same cutting-edge design, superior comfort and environmentally friendly technology.

  • Category: Deluxe
  • Passengers: 126
  • Class: Ice-strengthened
  • Balcony cabins
  • Pool/Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Jacket to keep
  • Loan of rubber boots
  • Optional activities available
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Ultramarine

The spacious Ultramarine is a purpose-built expedition ship, offering a choice of adventure activities as well as the chance to explore by helicopter.

The spacious Ultramarine is a purpose-built expedition ship, offering a choice of adventure activities as well as the chance to explore by helicopter.

  • Category: Deluxe
  • Passengers: 199
  • Class: Ice-strengthened
  • Balcony cabins
  • Sauna
  • Helicopter: on board
  • Jacket to keep
  • Loan of rubber boots
  • Optional activities available
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World Explorer

The World Explorer is a new state of the art, purpose-built expedition vessel, among the fastest and most luxurious in our fleet of small ships.

The World Explorer is a new state of the art, purpose-built expedition vessel, among the fastest and most luxurious in our fleet of small ships.

  • Category: Deluxe
  • Passengers: 176
  • Class: Ice-strengthened
  • Balcony cabins
  • Pool/Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Jacket to keep
  • Loan of rubber boots
  • Optional activities available
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Seaventure

A classic and strong Polar expedition ship, the MS Seaventure immerses passengers in their surroundings with opportunities to participate in important scientific research projects and activities including kayaking and camping.

A classic and strong Polar expedition ship, the MS Seaventure immerses passengers in their surroundings with opportunities to participate in important scientific research projects and activities including kayaking and camping.

  • Category: Standard
  • Passengers: 139
  • Class: Ice-strengthened
  • Balcony cabins
  • Pool/Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Jacket to keep
  • Load of Rubber boots
  • Optional activities available

Select 2-3 vessels to compare.

Excursions

Special Interest Departures

Guest Photographer

On the following special departure, join award-winning photographer, Rick Sammon, for a voyage with a twist. Rick has travelled to more than 100 countries during his photographic career and his photos have been published in numerous newspapers, magazines, in addition to the 39 books he has produced. In recognition of his talent and influence, Rick has been named a Canon Explorer of Light. Rick will will provide a photo workshop on the ship and will assist with image processing, helping transform snapshots into great, memorable images.

Departure date
02 Nov 2024, aboard the Sea Spirit (17 days)

Prices and Departures

Price from £12,174 excluding flights

Airfares are quoted separately to the holiday price. When enquiring, our Travel Specialists will provide the best fare possible from your preferred airline / airport.
Note: Airfares tend to be cheaper the earlier you book.

What's Included

  • Shipboard accommodation
  • All breakfasts, lunches & dinners on board
  • Tea & coffee available around the clock
  • All Zodiac transfers, cruising & shore landings
  • Presentations by the Expedition Team and guest speakers
  • Loan of rubber boots during voyage
  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges
  • 24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday
  • No surcharge guarantee
  • Full financial protection

2023/24 Departures

Prices are per person, based on a twin cabin. Due to fluctuating currencies our advertised voyage prices are indicative, and where applicable will be recalculated based on the exchange rate of the day at the time of enquiry.

Departure Duration Vessel Activities Prices from (pp) Special Interest
21 Oct 2023 21 days Ortelius £12,174
22 Oct 2023 22 days G Expedition £12,199
24 Oct 2023 21 days Hondius £12,174
28 Oct 2023 17 days Sea Spirit £16,565
02 Nov 2023 22 days MS Seaventure £20,029 Citizen Science
09 Nov 2023 21 days Sylvia Earle £20,663 Citizen Science
14 Nov 2023 20 days Ocean Adventurer £18,900
15 Nov 2023 21 days Greg Mortimer £21,079 Citizen Science
20 Nov 2023 21 days Ocean Endeavour £13,520
23 Nov 2023 19 days Plancius £12,304
17 Dec 2023 19 days Hondius £13,391
21 Dec 2023 21 days Sylvia Earle £22,163 Citizen Science
27 Dec 2023 23 days Greg Mortimer £24,246 Citizen Science
29 Dec 2023 21 days MS Seaventure £21,254 Citizen Science
04 Jan 2024 19 days Hondius £14,217
06 Jan 2024 21 days Sea Spirit £21,895
08 Jan 2024 21 days Ocean Endeavour £15,900
11 Jan 2024 21 days G Expedition £16,599
13 Jan 2024 23 days Ultramarine £36,650 Antarctic Circle
16 Jan 2024 19 days Plancius £14,217
17 Jan 2024 20 days Greg Mortimer £21,496 Citizen Science
19 Jan 2024 24 days Sylvia Earle £24,829 Citizen Science
01 Feb 2024 19 days Hondius £14,217
02 Feb 2024 20 days Ortelius £14,217
16 Feb 2024 20 days World Explorer £28,300
20 Feb 2024 23 days Hondius £15,130 Antarctic Circle
27 Feb 2024 23 days Sea Spirit £17,295
13 Mar 2024 21 days Greg Mortimer £20,246 Citizen Science

2024/25 Departures

Prices are per person, based on a twin cabin. Due to fluctuating currencies our advertised voyage prices are indicative, and where applicable will be recalculated based on the exchange rate of the day at the time of enquiry.

Departure Duration Vessel Activities Prices from (pp) Special Interest
18 Oct 2024 21 days Plancius £13,727
21 Oct 2024 21 days Ortelius £13,727
22 Oct 2024 22 days G Expedition £13,799
24 Oct 2024 21 days Sylvia Earle £22,079
30 Oct 2024 21 days Ocean Endeavour £12,400
01 Nov 2024 21 days MS Seaventure £21,821 Citizen Science
02 Nov 2024 17 days Sea Spirit £16,995 Photography focus
04 Nov 2024 20 days Ocean Adventurer £18,700
17 Nov 2024 21 days Sea Spirit £19,595
19 Nov 2024 21 days Greg Mortimer £22,413
02 Dec 2024 21 days Sylvia Earle £24,329
06 Dec 2024 20 days Plancius £13,864
10 Dec 2024 20 days Ortelius £13,864
16 Dec 2024 23 days Ultramarine £36,950
17 Dec 2024 19 days Hondius £15,045
18 Dec 2024 21 days Greg Mortimer £24,496
19 Dec 2024 20 days Ocean Adventurer £20,700
28 Dec 2024 21 days MS Seaventure £21,821 Citizen Science
02 Jan 2025 20 days Sylvia Earle £26,246
05 Jan 2025 AC 23 days Ocean Endeavour £16,000
04 Jan 2025 19 days Hondius £16,136
05 Jan 2025 21 days Sea Spirit £22,395
11 Jan 2025 21 days G Expedition £18,799
16 Jan 2025 19 days Plancius £16,000
30 Jan 2025 23 days Sylvia Earle £28,579
01 Feb 2025 20 days Hondius £16,136
20 Feb 2025 23 days Hondius £17,000
26 Feb 2025 23 days Sea Spirit £18,595
26 Feb 2025 21 days MS Seaventure £18,971 Citizen Science

AC: This departure attempts to cross the Antarctic Circle

Activity Icon Key

  • activity camping Camping
  • activity climbing Climbing
  • activity diving Diving
  • activity kayaking Kayaking
  • activity mountaineering Mountaineering
  • activity paddleboarding Paddleboarding
  • activity photography Photography
  • activity snorkelling Snorkelling
  • activity snowshoeing Snow-shoeing
  • activity cc skiing Cross-country skiing
  • activity kayak tester Kayak taster session

NOTES

  • Inclusions are dependent on the vessel chosen, though those referenced above are applicable to all
  • Two pre-voyage nights in a hotel are included on voyages aboard the MS Seaventure
  • One pre-voyage night in a hotel are included with all other ships, except for the M/V Plancius, M/V Ortelius, M/V Hondius and M/V Janssonius
  • Participation in Citizen Science projects is available on voyages aboard the MS Seaventure, Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle

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