Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia & Antarctica

Airport pick-up in Port Stanley, exploration of the town, and boarding.

We delight in the extensive white-sand beach on our morning excursion to Saunders Island, offering a true wilderness encounter. The primary highlights include observing rockhopper penguins, witnessing nesting black-browed albatrosses, and encountering sub-Antarctic gentoo penguins. In the afternoon, our journey takes us to Carcass Island, where we have the option to embark on an easy hike to the settlement, engage in bird watching, and partake in a traditional Falklands tea experience.

In the morning, we will land at Bleaker Island, a natural reserve with a famous area featuring a large variety of birds. In the afternoon, we head to South Georgia.

Depending on sea conditions over the previous days, arrival is planned for the afternoon. Provided we receive approval from the South Georgia government, we plan to do an evening Zodiac cruise at Elsehul Bay.

Our initial landing spot is Grytviken, where we go through Customs and proceed to explore the historical site, including the South Georgia Museum and Ernest Shackleton's grave. In the afternoon, we make a landing at Fortuna Bay/Stromness to observe king penguins. This visit provides an opportunity to delve into the details of Shackleton's expedition, with an optional 2-3 hour "Shackleton walk" available for those interested.

In the morning, we plan a landing at Gold Harbour, a spectacular location with king penguins, elephant seals, and hanging glaciers. There are also sooty albatrosses here. In the afternoon and on a Zodiac cruise, we visit Cooper Bay to see macaroni penguins.

The morning adventure leads us to St Andrews Bay, where we encounter the largest king penguin colony and observe elephant seal bulls. In the afternoon, we set out on a Zodiac cruise and make a landing at Ocean Harbour. This site boasts a shipwreck and remnants of the whaling industry, providing fascinating highlights to explore.

During the morning, the itinerary includes a visit to Prion Island, offering an opportunity to witness nesting wandering albatrosses. In the afternoon, the journey continues to Salisbury Plain, where we encounter more king penguins amidst stunning landscapes.

In the afternoon, the itinerary takes us to Elephant Island. Although the likelihood of making a landing is very low, we will have the opportunity to view the island from the ship. If sea conditions permit, there is also the possibility of experiencing it from a Zodiac.

Sail along the Antarctic Peninsula and navigate through the South Shetland Islands, exploring sites in the Antarctic Sound and the Gerlache Strait. The expedition may encompass visits to remarkable locations such as Gourdin Island, Brown Bluff, Half Moon Island, Deception Island, Wilhelmina Bay, the Lemaire Channel, Cuverville Island, the Melchior Islands, and other awe-inspiring destinations.

The journey concludes with our arrival in Ushuaia, where passengers will disembark.