South Georgia via the Falklands

Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina

Surrounded by the sea to the south and the mountains to the north, Ushuaia is a spectacular departure point for your Antarctic cruise. Overnight at a hotel in Ushuaia.

Day 2: Embarkation day

After embarkation in the late afternoon, you will cruise down the historic Beagle Channel towards open sea.

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.

Days 4-6: Falkland Islands

The Falklands archipelago includes two main islands – East Falkland and West Falkland, as well as a number of smaller outlying islands. During your time here you will explore on daily Zodiac cruises and shore landings, in search of Magellanic, gentoo and rockhopper penguin colonies. You might see king penguins too, as well as a variety of seabirds and indigenous plant species. You may also have time to explore Stanley, the charming capital with a uniquely British feel.

Days 7-8: 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.

Days 9-13: 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

Days 14-16: at sea

After two weeks of endless wildlife encounters, your journey home begins. Along the way there will be plenty of time to share stories and swap photos with your fellow passengers as you reflect on everything you’ve seen.

Day 17: Ushuaia

Arrive back in Ushuaia this morning and disembark, ready for your onward adventure.

Notes

• All voyage itineraries are intended as a guideline only - embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy of expedition travel. Actual routes and landings will be dependent on weather, sea and ice conditions. A degree of flexibility is essential in the polar regions!
• The above sample itinerary is based on the 17-day voyage on the Sylvia Earle. Other departures may vary in duration and routing, including alternative embarkation or disembarkation ports. Please contact us for specific details.