Comfort & Adventure
Quest for Shackleton: South Georgia and Antarctica
In homage to Shackleton, this trip retraces the explorer's legendary journey from the Weddell Sea to Elephant Island and across to South Georgia. A rare, shorter voyage, it skips the Falkland Islands and spends an extra day in Antarctica, maximising your time. Hardy guests can even opt for a 3-day trek through South Georgia's mountains on select departures.
Trip Summary
- 5 full days in South Georgia and 4 in Antarctica = 18 planned “off ship” excursions
- Optional 3-day alpine crossing of South Georgia for trekkers (additional cost, limited spaces and select departures only)
- Antarctic operational experience since 1992
- A generous expedition staff to guest ratio of 1:8
- Kayaking and snorkelling available (extra cost, select departures only)
- Complimentary pre-embarkation hotel night
- Drinks with dinner, parka jacket and post-voyage digital photo book included
Retracing Shackleton's footsteps on South Georgia
Your vessel in Antarctica
Elephant seal and pup
King penguins with lurking giant petrel
King penguins and kayaking
Grytviken whaling station, South Georgia
Iceberg spotting from Zodiac boats
Walk to the Shackleton waterfall
Spot humpback whales
Operator's Itinerary
NOTE: This itinerary is for guidance only as each voyage will vary depending on ice and weather conditions, and opportunities to see wildlife. Flexibility is key and all part of the adventure of an expeditionary cruise.
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