Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands luxury cruise
Countries:Antarctica, Falkland Islands
More info:Price depends on date of travel and cabin chosen.
NB departures are either 15, 16 or 17 days long, with very slightly different itineraries.
“Give yourself 15 days on this luxury cruise in Antarctica and you’ll also be able to see the Falklands and South Georgia on your way down to the bottom of the world.”
Highlights
Ushuaia | Falklands | South Georgia | Salisbury Plain | Fortuna Bay | Grytviken | St Andrew's Bay | Gold Bay | Weddell Sea | Antarctic Peninsula | Deception Island | Half Moon IslandDescription of Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands luxury cruise
There are 260 passengers on board this luxury cruise, and every room has a large window for iceberg-viewing – though on this amazing cruise you’ll spend much of your time on deck, out and about, and walking on Antarctica itself.In 15 days you can not only touch the Antarctic Peninsula, but two other amazing stops, both crucial for birdlife. First up is the Falkland Islands, remote islands where the residents include a handful of British people, and a whole heap of penguins.
Then there’s South Georgia, which once played a vital role in early 20th century Antarctic exploration. The grave of Sir Ernest Shackleton, found on the island, marks the final resting place of the explorer, who led a series of extraordinarily brave polar expeditions. King penguins and enormous elephant seals live on its shores, giving you just a taste of what’s to come on Antarctica.
None of this will really prepare you for the Antarctic peninsula itself. It’s a beautiful, otherworldly place of pristine icy, glassy water and whales rolling slowly through the waves. Using zodiaks – small motor boats – you’ll be able to go ashore, and spend hours just exploring the waters, watching the amazing shapes of icebergs and the colonies of friendly penguins, before a stop at Deception Island on your way home.
Your cruise is supported by expert staff. As you head underway, staff give series of fascinating lectures on the land that awaits and how we must protect it in the coming years. ‘Life-changing experience’ doesn’t really begin to cover it.
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As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we screen every trip so you can travel knowing your holiday will help support conservation and local people.

All of the ships we work with in Antarctica are managed by companies who are members of IAATO, the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators. IAATO is a member organization founded in 1991 to advocate and promote the practice of safe and environmentally responsible private-sector travel to the Antarctic. IAATO has resolved to set the highest possible tourism operating standards to protect the Antarctic. This effort is unique, and the challenge to maintain environmentally responsible tourism exists to this extent in no other region of the world.
Journeys to Antarctica bear an extra responsibility for the traveler to respect and protect the environment. The Antarctic environment is unique in that man is an intruder on the whole continent, and that binds us with an extra responsibility to make sure we have absolutely no detrimental effect on the environment. The expedition team are responsible for your safety and entertainment, but also your education about all aspects of the Antarctic, and especially its conservation and current conservation issues affecting the Antarctic. They will accompany you on excursions ashore, explaining and pointing out the wildlife, physical features and any historical highlights.
Some of the guidelines we adhere to include:
Protect Antarctic Wildlife
-Never taking, harming or interfering with Antarctic wildlife.
-Not using aircraft, vessels, small boats, or other means of transport in ways that disturb wildlife, either at sea or on land.
-Never feeding, touching, or handling birds or seals, or approaching or photographing them to alter their behaviour. Special care is needed when animals are breeding or moulting.
-Not damaging plants, by example by walking, driving, or landing on extensive moss beds or lichen-covered scree slopes.
-Keeping noise to a minimum to avoid frightening wildlife.
-Not bringing non-native plants or animals into the Antarctic.
Keep Antarctica Pristine
-Not disposing of litter or garbage on land.
-Never disturbing or polluting lakes or streams. Any materials into the sea are disposed of correctly.
-Never painting or engraving names or graffiti on rocks or buildings.
-Never collecting or taking away biological or geological specimens or man-made artefacts as a souvenir.
Environment


All of the ships we work with in Antarctica are managed by companies who are members of IAATO, the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators. IAATO is a member organization founded in 1991 to advocate and promote the practice of safe and environmentally responsible private-sector travel to the Antarctic. IAATO has resolved to set the highest possible tourism operating standards to protect the Antarctic. This effort is unique, and the challenge to maintain environmentally responsible tourism exists to this extent in no other region of the world.
Journeys to Antarctica bear an extra responsibility for the traveler to respect and protect the environment. The Antarctic environment is unique in that man is an intruder on the whole continent, and that binds us with an extra responsibility to make sure we have absolutely no detrimental effect on the environment. The expedition team are responsible for your safety and entertainment, but also your education about all aspects of the Antarctic, and especially its conservation and current conservation issues affecting the Antarctic. They will accompany you on excursions ashore, explaining and pointing out the wildlife, physical features and any historical highlights.
Some of the guidelines we adhere to include:
Protect Antarctic Wildlife
-Never taking, harming or interfering with Antarctic wildlife.
-Not using aircraft, vessels, small boats, or other means of transport in ways that disturb wildlife, either at sea or on land.
-Never feeding, touching, or handling birds or seals, or approaching or photographing them to alter their behaviour. Special care is needed when animals are breeding or moulting.
-Not damaging plants, by example by walking, driving, or landing on extensive moss beds or lichen-covered scree slopes.
-Keeping noise to a minimum to avoid frightening wildlife.
-Not bringing non-native plants or animals into the Antarctic.
Keep Antarctica Pristine
-Not disposing of litter or garbage on land.
-Never disturbing or polluting lakes or streams. Any materials into the sea are disposed of correctly.
-Never painting or engraving names or graffiti on rocks or buildings.
-Never collecting or taking away biological or geological specimens or man-made artefacts as a souvenir.
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Countries:Antarctica, Falkland Islands
More info:Price depends on date of travel and cabin chosen.
NB departures are either 15, 16 or 17 days long, with very slightly different itineraries.
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