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Depart through the Beagle Channel, Birdwatch from the Deck en route to the Falklands, Discover the Wildlife of the Falkland Islands, Travel through History in Stanley, East Falkland, Explore the Hidden Gems of the South Falklands , Cross the Antarctic Convergence, Arrive at South Georgia & Trace Shackleton’s Steps, Visit with King Penguins & Antarctic Fur Seals, Pair History & Wildlife on Your Final Day in South Georgia, Enjoy the Sights & Sounds of a Day at Sea, Explore the Southern Orkney Islands, Voyage to Antarctica, Enter the Enchanting Weddell Sea & Explore, Marvel at the Antarctic Peninsula, Cross the Drake Passage, Disembark in Ushuaia
Journey to some of the most remote and wildlife-rich regions of the Southern Hemisphere on a true polar adventure, following in the footsteps of early explorers. Reach the Falkland Islands, a windswept archipelago steeped in British history and inhabited by five species of penguins and giant albatross colonies. South Georgia Island is known for its massive king penguin colonies, colossal sea lions, and the pioneering polar adventures of Sir Ernest Shackleton. Beautiful ice formations surround the South Orkney Islands. Heading south, you arrive at the breathtaking Antarctic Peninsula—an icy wonderland where gentoo, chinstrap, and Adelie penguins play among towering icebergs and whales spout offshore. Experience the wonders of these rarely visited islands in the South Sea. Note: Trip length varies between 18 and 20 nights, depending on departure date.