Antarctica
Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands
Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands
Join us for one of the grandest wild experiences the planet offers. Spend days immersed in the extreme beauty of the Antarctic Peninsula in the company of top naturalists and National Geographic Photography Experts. Expand the wonder with an exploration of South Georgia—where vast colonies of king penguins throng the beaches and Sir Ernest Shackleton rests for eternity. Cap that off with time spent in the windswept Falklands, awash in British charm and history.
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Voyage Overview
Join us for one of the grandest wild experiences the planet offers. Spend days immersed in the extreme beauty of the Antarctic Peninsula in the company of top naturalists and National Geographic Photography Experts. Expand the wonder with an exploration of South Georgia—where vast colonies of king penguins throng the beaches and Sir Ernest Shackleton rests for eternity. Cap that off with time spent in the windswept Falklands, awash in British charm and history.
Highlight
- Explore three distinct regions and benefit from our 50-plus years of experience here
- Scan the skies for bird species and keep an eye on the sea for fin whales, southern right whales, and blue whales
- Hear the story of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s 1914 quest for the Antarctic, and celebrate his enduring expeditionary spirit with a toast at his gravesite in South Georgia
- October and November departures offer the possibility to 'park' the ship in the fast ice for a once-in-a-lifetime walk over the sea ice
- Capture incredible images of the ice and vast penguin colonies with help from a National Geographic Photography Expert
Destinations
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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