{"id":4452,"date":"2024-11-25T11:16:41","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T11:16:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/?p=4452"},"modified":"2025-11-27T17:31:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T17:31:40","slug":"the-10-best-places-to-visit-in-south-georgia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/the-10-best-places-to-visit-in-south-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Best Places to Visit in South Georgia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Antarctica is one of the most exciting adventure travel destinations on the planet, but many expedition cruises ramp up the wildlife it\u2019s possible to see by including a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/cruises\/south-georgia\">visit to South Georgia<\/a> as well. This 100 mile (160 km) long island is a two day sail from anywhere, but is home to the greatest concentration of marine wildlife anywhere on the planet. There are colonies of bright <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/the-incredible-king-penguins-of-south-georgia\/\">king penguins<\/a> hundreds of thousands strong, while fur seals line the beaches in their millions. A visit here is like stepping inside the best nature documentary imaginable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>South Georgia weaves a magic spell on all those who dream to sail there, but when you\u2019re bound for this amazing Subantarctic island, you may be wondering exactly where you\u2019ll be heading when you arrive. To help you, our team of experts have shared the top 10 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/cruises\/south-georgia\/landing-sites\">places to visit in South Georgia<\/a> to see during a once-in-a-lifetime polar adventure. Although exact itineraries can never be guaranteed on any expedition cruise (Mother Nature and her wild weather can be thanked for that), we hope to give you a taste of what you might <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/cruises\/south-georgia\/expectations\">experience on South Georgia<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">St Andrews Bay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If South Georgia is famous in the wildlife stakes for one reason, it\u2019s because of its huge and raucous colonies of king penguins. Of these, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/cruises\/south-georgia\/landing-sites\/st-andrews-bay\">St Andrews Bay<\/a> is home to the largest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/King-penguins-blizzard.-St-Andrews-Bay.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-October-2024-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/King-penguins-blizzard.-St-Andrews-Bay.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-October-2024-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/King-penguins-blizzard.-St-Andrews-Bay.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-October-2024-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/King-penguins-blizzard.-St-Andrews-Bay.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-October-2024-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/King-penguins-blizzard.-St-Andrews-Bay.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-October-2024-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/King-penguins-blizzard.-St-Andrews-Bay.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-October-2024-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/King-penguins-blizzard.-St-Andrews-Bay.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-October-2024-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/King-penguins-blizzard.-St-Andrews-Bay.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-October-2024-1980x1114.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">St Andrews Bay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are somewhere between a quarter of a million and 400,000 king penguins on show here. The effect of their massed ranks is undeniable: the air is thick with the metallic calls of adults and the whistling of woolly chicks singing for their supper. And it has to be said, the fishy guano smell of so many penguins is pretty powerful as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of all the South Georgia king penguin colonies, St Andrews Bay is perhaps the hardest to make a landing at, thanks to its exposed shore and steeply shelving beach, but even a shoreline safari in a zodiac here is an incredible experience, with countless penguins coming and going among the fur seals and elephant seals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salisbury Plain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/cruises\/south-georgia\/landing-sites\/salisbury-plain\">Salisbury Plain<\/a> is home to one of South Georgia\u2019s largest and most charming king penguin colonies. The rookery sits on the edge of a wide plain, behind a beach that is usually packed with fur seals and elephant seals: it\u2019s good to linger here to watch the shoreline action.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/King-penguins-on-shore.-Salisbury-Plain.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-November-2024-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/King-penguins-on-shore.-Salisbury-Plain.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-November-2024-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/King-penguins-on-shore.-Salisbury-Plain.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-November-2024-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/King-penguins-on-shore.-Salisbury-Plain.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-November-2024-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/King-penguins-on-shore.-Salisbury-Plain.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-November-2024-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/King-penguins-on-shore.-Salisbury-Plain.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-November-2024-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/King-penguins-on-shore.-Salisbury-Plain.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-November-2024-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/King-penguins-on-shore.-Salisbury-Plain.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-November-2024-1980x1114.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Salisbury Plain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thick tussac grass fringes the king penguin colony, giving Salisbury Plain a pleasing green aspect. It also means that there is the chance to see other wildlife here: listen out for the song of the South Georgia pipit, the island\u2019s only songbird, which is increasingly heard since the successful eradication of human-introduced rats from the island. Skuas also nest in the tussac here, so your expedition guides will give advice on where to walk to avoid accidentally disturbing them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gold Harbour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of the four largest South Georgia king penguin colonies one of the particular favourites of many expedition guides is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/cruises\/south-georgia\/landing-sites\/gold-harbour\">Gold Harbour.<\/a> It isn\u2019t the largest by some degree, but it\u2019s regarded by many as having the most spectacular location.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AUR_5_Castleden_ALL_gold-harbour-south-georgia-banner-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AUR_5_Castleden_ALL_gold-harbour-south-georgia-banner-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AUR_5_Castleden_ALL_gold-harbour-south-georgia-banner-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AUR_5_Castleden_ALL_gold-harbour-south-georgia-banner-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AUR_5_Castleden_ALL_gold-harbour-south-georgia-banner-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AUR_5_Castleden_ALL_gold-harbour-south-georgia-banner-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AUR_5_Castleden_ALL_gold-harbour-south-georgia-banner-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AUR_5_Castleden_ALL_gold-harbour-south-georgia-banner-1980x1114.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gold Harbour<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Gold Harbour is almost completely surrounded by cliffs and craggy mountain slopes, giving it the atmosphere of a vast natural amphitheatre. The sense of drama is heightened by the presence of a beautiful hanging glacier that sits above the penguin colony. A cool blue white in the day, it glows brightly in the late afternoon sun as if it was gilded, giving the location its name.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One particular attraction of Gold Harbour is the hillside walk through the tussac grass at the far end of the beach, which offers a tremendous scenic view of the king penguins, and the beaches of the bay lined with fur seals and elephant seals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grytviken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The historic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/cruises\/south-georgia\/landing-sites\/grytviken\">whaling station at Grytviken<\/a> is the one place that (weather permitting) nearly all expedition cruise ships visit, to undergo biosecurity and customs checks. It\u2019s a fascinating place to wander, with a brilliant museum telling the island\u2019s story, set amid the rusting remains of old machinery once used to turn whales into oil. A couple of beached, picturesque whaling catcher ships add to the atmosphere.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Elephant-seal.-Grytviken.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-November-2024-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Elephant-seal.-Grytviken.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-November-2024-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Elephant-seal.-Grytviken.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-November-2024-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Elephant-seal.-Grytviken.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-November-2024-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Elephant-seal.-Grytviken.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-November-2024-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Elephant-seal.-Grytviken.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-November-2024-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Elephant-seal.-Grytviken.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-November-2024-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Elephant-seal.-Grytviken.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-November-2024-1980x1114.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grytviken<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A trip to the charming wooden whitewashed Norwegian Church is an essential stop in Grytviken, along with sending a postcard home from one of the most isolated post offices in the world. Finally, all visitors take the time to visit Shackleton\u2019s Grave at the cemetery on the edge of Gryvtiken: an experience that\u2019s so central to any trip to South Georgia that it\u2019s worthy of its own entry on this list.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shackleton\u2019s Grave<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sir Ernest Shackleton died in Grytviken from a heart attack in January 1922 at the beginning of his ill-starred Quest expedition, and he was buried in the whaler\u2019s cemetery with his grave facing south to Antarctica. Next to him lie the ashes of Frank Wild, his faithful lieutenant on numerous expedition including that of the Endurance. There are many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/following-in-shackletons-footsteps-on-south-georgia\/\">Shackleton locations across South Georgia,<\/a> but this is the most unmissable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Daniel-at-shackleton-grave.-Grytviken.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-November-2024-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Daniel-at-shackleton-grave.-Grytviken.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-November-2024-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Daniel-at-shackleton-grave.-Grytviken.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-November-2024-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Daniel-at-shackleton-grave.-Grytviken.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-November-2024-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Daniel-at-shackleton-grave.-Grytviken.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-November-2024-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Daniel-at-shackleton-grave.-Grytviken.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-November-2024-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Daniel-at-shackleton-grave.-Grytviken.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-November-2024-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Daniel-at-shackleton-grave.-Grytviken.-South-Georgia.-Daniel.-Sylvia-Earle.-FSG.-November-2024-1980x1114.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shackleton&#8217;s Grave<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s traditional for modern visitors to drink a toast to Shackleton at his grave, usually after a few words of tribute from one of the expedition guides. Even those with only a casual interest in the explorer often find this a moving occasion. While visiting Shackleton\u2019s grave, note the sturdy fencing around the cemetery: it\u2019s an essential requirement to prevent disturbance of the site by fur seals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stromness Harbour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The abandoned and rusting remains of the whaling station at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/cruises\/south-georgia\/landing-sites\/stromness-harbour\">Stromness Harbour<\/a> offer one of the most atmospheric places to visit in South Georgia, and give a hint at the bloody years of environmental exploitation that underwrote much of the island\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Brandon_ALL-shackleton-hike-stromness-south-georgia-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Brandon_ALL-shackleton-hike-stromness-south-georgia-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Brandon_ALL-shackleton-hike-stromness-south-georgia-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Brandon_ALL-shackleton-hike-stromness-south-georgia-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Brandon_ALL-shackleton-hike-stromness-south-georgia-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Brandon_ALL-shackleton-hike-stromness-south-georgia-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Brandon_ALL-shackleton-hike-stromness-south-georgia-1980x1114.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Brandon_ALL-shackleton-hike-stromness-south-georgia.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">On the Shackleton Walk to Stromness Harbour<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s not safe to walk among the ruins of the whaling station due to asbestos and the risks of flying debris, it\u2019s possible to land here and walk to gentoo penguin rookery and inland to the famous Shackleton Waterfall. This was the last hurdle in the epic hike that Shackleton, Tom Crean and Frank Worsley made across South Georgia as part of the rescue effort for the crew of the Endurance stranded on Elephant Island. The old Manager\u2019s Villa at Stromness, where they arrived at the station can still be seen during a zodiac cruise around the harbour. A new plan to conserve and protect it is currently being worked on by the South Georgia Heritage Trust.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Elsehul<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/cruises\/south-georgia\/landing-sites\/elsehul\">Elsehul bay<\/a> is a rarity in South Georgia in that it&#8217;s not all about king penguins or Shackleton. It\u2019s not even about the fur seals and elephant seals, though they are found here. This is a place that expedition guides love for its large numbers of sea birds \u2013 and albatrosses in particular.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Paul_ALL_elsehul-south-georgia-1-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Paul_ALL_elsehul-south-georgia-1-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Paul_ALL_elsehul-south-georgia-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Paul_ALL_elsehul-south-georgia-1-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Paul_ALL_elsehul-south-georgia-1-1536x922.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Paul_ALL_elsehul-south-georgia-1-1200x720.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Paul_ALL_elsehul-south-georgia-1-1980x1188.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Paul_ALL_elsehul-south-georgia-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Elsehul<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The bay at Elsehul is mostly lined with cliffs with only a narrow strip of beach, which makes it a good spot for zodiac cruising and seeing how South Georgia\u2019s birds like to organise their nests on such sheer surfaces. On the bare rocks, macaroni penguins act like improbable mountaineers, climbing high to form their rookeries. Where softer slopes allow tussac grass to take hold, albatrosses breed in large numbers. Black-browed albatrosses, grey-headed albatrosses and light-mantled albatrosses all breed here, and watching them come and go from their nests is a marvel. Down on the shore line, a few gentoo penguins nest in the grass, uninterested in the aerial ballet that\u2019s going on above their heads.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fortuna Bay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/cruises\/south-georgia\/landing-sites\/fortuna-bay\">Fortuna Bay<\/a> is home to one of the four large South Georgia king penguin colonies. It is probably the smallest of the four, but size is relative here. In fact, many visitors are known to remark that the relative intimacy of Fortuna Bay makes it their favourite place to see these magnificent birds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Paul_ALL-fortuna-bay-king-penguins-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Paul_ALL-fortuna-bay-king-penguins-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Paul_ALL-fortuna-bay-king-penguins-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Paul_ALL-fortuna-bay-king-penguins-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Paul_ALL-fortuna-bay-king-penguins-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Paul_ALL-fortuna-bay-king-penguins-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Paul_ALL-fortuna-bay-king-penguins-1980x1114.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Paul_ALL-fortuna-bay-king-penguins.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fortuna Bay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The penguin rookery sits on a narrow plain, with a beautiful glacier at its head and a number of waterfalls tumbling down the cliffs on either side of the valley. As well as its king penguins, and beaches thick with fur seals and elephant seals, Fortuna Bay is another South Georgia location associated with Shackleton: it\u2019s sometimes possible to do the Shackleton Walk from here, walking over the mountain ridge to Stromness Harbour \u2013 a stunning hike of a few hours that recreates the final stretch of his famous walk across the island in 1916.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">King Haakon Bay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Virtually all of the places in South Georgia that an expedition cruise visit are on the sheltered eastern side of the island, tucked away from the extremes of the weather. But ships do sometimes call in at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/cruises\/south-georgia\/landing-sites\/king-haakon-bay\">King Haakon Bay<\/a> on the west coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_5_John_ALL_fur-seal-Haakon-bay-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_5_John_ALL_fur-seal-Haakon-bay-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_5_John_ALL_fur-seal-Haakon-bay-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_5_John_ALL_fur-seal-Haakon-bay-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_5_John_ALL_fur-seal-Haakon-bay-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_5_John_ALL_fur-seal-Haakon-bay-1-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_5_John_ALL_fur-seal-Haakon-bay-1-1980x1114.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_5_John_ALL_fur-seal-Haakon-bay-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">King Haakon Bay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Why? Well, the answer (as with so many things in South Georgia) is related to Shackleton. It was at King Haakon Bay where he and his men made landfall in the James Caird after their heroic small boat voyage from Elephant Island.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first place they touched land was in the tiny Cave Cove, which is incredibly hard to access safely. Should your ship visit it will more likely be at the head of the bay, on the beach near the glacier where the men made their incredible march across the island to raise the alarm about the fate of Endurance. There\u2019s little wildlife to see, mostly just elephant seals, but it\u2019s a rare and special thing to be able to follow in Shackleton\u2019s footsteps&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drygalski Fjord<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/cruises\/south-georgia\/landing-sites\/drygalski-fjord\">Drygalski Fjord<\/a> sits at the very southern tip of South Georgia, and is often a first or last stop between the island and the Antarctic Peninsula, depending on which direction the Antarctic cruise is sailing in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Lizzie_ALL_drygalski-fjord-south-georgia-1024x577.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Lizzie_ALL_drygalski-fjord-south-georgia-1024x577.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Lizzie_ALL_drygalski-fjord-south-georgia-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Lizzie_ALL_drygalski-fjord-south-georgia-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Lizzie_ALL_drygalski-fjord-south-georgia-1536x865.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Lizzie_ALL_drygalski-fjord-south-georgia-1200x676.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Lizzie_ALL_drygalski-fjord-south-georgia-1980x1115.jpeg 1980w, https:\/\/www.swoop-antarctica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SWO_4_Lizzie_ALL_drygalski-fjord-south-georgia.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Drygalski Fjord<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Drygalski is all about showcasing South Georgia\u2019s majesty in its rawest form. It\u2019s a ship cruise only destination, so there are no landings or zodiac cruises to be had here: instead it\u2019s all about standing out on deck and letting the scenery take your breath away. Jagged mountains erupt straight out of the sea, only slightly softened by their snowy blankets. At the head of the fjord, the blue tongues of glaciers extend into the water, occasionally calving into glaciers. Throw in a sky thick with the large numbers of petrels whose nests line the cliffs and you have one of South Georgia\u2019s greatest shows.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experiencing South Georgia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Expedition cruises to South Georgia visit the island as part of a longer trip that also takes in the Antarctic Peninsula and the Falkland Islands. Here at Swoop Antarctica, our team of experts travel south every year and know the entire polar fleet inside out, to help find the best experience for you. 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