Antarctica Grand Finale Voyage: Three Islands Journey in the Season of Whales and Polar Sunsets

Departing at the end of the Antarctic season, you will experience a unique expedition shaped by polar light and remarkable wildlife. As Antarctica emerges from the polar day, sunsets return to illuminate icebergs and glaciers. This is also peak whale season around the Antarctic Peninsula, with frequent sightings of humpback and minke whales. The voyage links three iconic regions of the Southern Ocean: the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), from glacial fjords and vast king penguin colonies to the distinctive landscapes of the sub-Antarctic islands. • Departing at the end of the Antarctic season, you will witness the return of sunset as golden light colors icebergs and glaciers. • Late season brings peak whale activity. You may encounter humpback and minke whales while Zodiac cruising through Antarctic bays. • Weather and ice permitting, the expedition may attempt to cross the Antarctic Circle, a symbolic milestone of polar exploration. • Follow in the legendary footsteps of explorer Ernest Shackleton and revisit the enduring spirit of Antarctic exploration. • Conditions permitting, the voyage may include a visit to the area of China’s Great Wall Antarctic research station. • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia’s king penguin colonies, and the wildlife rich Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) in one journey.