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Quest for Shackleton: South Georgia and Antarctica

4.6/5 From 7 Reviews

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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 

Operator's Itinerary

Start from Ushuaia and end at Ushuaia

Landmarks potentially visited on Quest for Shackleton: South Georgia and Antarctica

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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What our customers think of Quest for Shackleton: South Georgia and Antarctica

Quest for Shackleton: South Georgia and Antarctica trips scored 4.6/5 from 7 reviews

Everyone was so helpful and the ship was superb - more luxurious than we were expecting as was the food which was very good.

Travelled: October 2025

Sarah Houston - UK

10/10 - Couldn't fault it. Excellent expedition team and modern well maintained ship. Staff could not have been more helpful.

Travelled: October 2025

Jonathan Houston - UK

10/10 - It was excellent and very memorable.

Travelled: March 2025

Charles Ackroyd - UK

10/10 - Absolutely amazing journey, and really followed Shackleton's footsteps.

Travelled: March 2025

Lorna Alexander - UK

10/10 - On a scale from 0 to 10, this trip definitely was a 15. The combination of amazing landscape, wildlife and history was perfect.

Travelled: March 2025

Sebastian Boring - Denmark