Choosing Your Antarctic Adventure

The world’s oldest and coldest continent holds unmistakable allure for explorers, but with extra time to venture beyond Antarctica, secrets of the region emerge in lesser-known places like South Georgia, the Falklands, and remote Patagonian coastlines. Discover the wonders of the White Continent—as well as the wild isles and shorelines of the South Atlantic—in the combination that best suits your interests.

Antarctica—The Ultimate Polar Journey

Antarctica is the ideal destination for the wildlife-lover, the continent collector, the aspiring photographer—or any traveler who seeks an awe-inspiring and otherworldly travel experience. On our journey to the ends of the Earth, discover kingdoms of sculpted ice by kayak, Zodiac, and on foot, and encounter creatures both iconic and surprising, from breaching whales and charming penguins to vibrant undersea life captured on film by our ROV.

Best for: big ice, photography, remote wildlife

South Georgia—Shackleton’s Stomping Grounds

Colossal wildlife colonies await along the shores of South Georgia, where we walk amid rookeries of rockhopper and gentoo penguins, trek through tussock grasses in search of wandering albatross, and encounter 100,000 stately king penguins on a single beach. The island also claims a piece of polar glory as the site for the final leg of Ernest Shackleton’s historic Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition. Follow in the footsteps of “the Boss” and toast him at his final resting place near the Grytviken whaling station.

Best for: epic wildlife colonies, exploration history

The Falkland Islands—A Bastion of British Culture

Despite great distance between the two archipelagos, signs of the British Isles can be found throughout the Falklands, home to windswept moors, sheep-dotted pastures, and the pioneering outpost of Port Stanley— complete with a cathedral and brightly colored Victorian houses. Venture beyond the islands’ tamer parts and you will quickly see their wild South Atlantic side, including beaches filled with rockhopper penguins and elephant seals, and the world’s largest black-browed albatross colony.

Best for: cultural encounters, birdlife

Patagonia—Rugged Fjord Lands and Rare Wildlife

The Chilean fjord lands form a maze of soaring granite still shaped by active glaciers, and our small ships deftly navigate the narrow channels to bring travelers deep into this geological labyrinth. Witness the ice at work in Glacier Alley, where five tidewater glaciers calve iridescent chunks into the mirrored water. Wildlife-lovers will find a menagerie of rare and reclusive species that have adapted to these extreme surroundings, from thriving populations of Andean condors to prowling pumas and camel-like guanacos.

Best for: geology, rare wildlife, spectacular scenery

ALL IN: Activities and excursions are always included in the voyage price.