South Georgia Cruise
Why Join This Cruise:
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A rare South Georgia focused voyage offering extended time exploring this extraordinary Southern Ocean wildlife oasis. Ideally suited to the wildlife enthusiast or those who have previously voyages to Antarctica
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Visit Ernest Shackleton's grave on South Georgia and learn of these brave explorers as you follow in their footsteps
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Includes a strong historic dimension with a visit to the former whaling station of Grytviken, from where Sir Ernest Shackleton eventually raised the alarm to rescue his stranded men and later was buried
Trip Overview
This expeditionary voyage focuses on South Georgia, an extraordinary inhabited place of spectacular glaciers and snow-capped mountain peaks offering some of the most prolific birdlife in the whole Southern Ocean. Thousands of king penguins, huge congregations of fur and elephant seals, numerous seabird species, including the magnificent wandering albatross, prions, petrels, and terns all inhabit this area. Most visits by boat to South Georgia are limited to typically 3-4 days as part of a longer 19 day itinerary. This voyage however breaks with tradition in offering an in-depth five day circumnavigation of South Georgia, as well as the chance to visit the island without having to undertake a longer and more expensive voyage incorporating The Falkland’s and Antarctica. There is the option for intrepid traveller’s to undertake a 50km trek along the last section of Shackleton’s infamous rescue route finishing at the whaling station at Stromness.
Itineraries (download the group tour itinerary below)