South Georgia Cruises
Duration: 18-23 Days
Top Reasons to Book a South Georgia Cruise
- See gigantic king penguin colonies with hundreds of thousands of birds
- Visit Shackleton’s grave and historic whaling stations
- Walk on beaches littered with elephant or fur seals
- Watch multiple species of albatross soar over the water
- Take in the stunning mountainous views
Highlights
Incredible amount of Wildlife
Fascinating History
Scenery
Top South Georgia Cruises
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica
Duration: 20 Days
Ocean Explorer, Premium Ship, 138 Guests
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica
Duration: 21 Days
Sea Spirit, Premium Ship, 114 Guests
Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands
Duration: 22 Days
National Geographic Endurance, Premium Ship, 138 Guests
South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey
Duration: 21 Days
Sylvia Earle, Premium Ship, 130 Guests
Falkland Islands – South Georgia – Antarctica
Duration: 19 Days
Plancius, Expedition Ship, 108 Guests
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica
Duration: 20 Days
Seaventure, Premium Ship, 139 Guests
Experience the Wildlife Haven of South Georgia
South Georgia is a remote sub-Antarctic island teeming with wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and rich history. Known as the “Serengeti of the Southern Ocean,” it offers an unparalleled opportunity to witness one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles.
Your South Georgia Expedition Awaits!
Explore our South Georgia cruises and step into a landscape straight out of a nature documentary.
South Georgia Cruises FAQ’s
Can you fly to South Georgia?
South Georgia is only accessible via ship as there are no airports. Most South Georgia cruises depart from Ushuaia, Argentina stopping at the Falkland Islands en route. It takes a day to sail from Ushuaia to the Falklands and then about two days at sea from the Falklands to South Georgia.
What type of wildlife will I see?
South Georgia is home to massive king penguin colonies with hundreds of thousands of birds that can be seen all throughout the season. Macaroni, Gentoo and Chinstrap penguins also breed here. Seabirds are abundant with 4 species of nesting albatross (wandering, black-browed, grey- headed and light-mantled). The wandering albatross has the largest wingspan of any flying bird. Southern elephant seals and fur seals may be seen in significant numbers on the beaches of South Georgia, depending on the time of season.
Do all South Georgia voyages visit Shackleton’s grave?
All South Georgia cruises will have the opportunity to experience islands’ rich history with a visit to Shackleton’s grave, the Grytviken Museum and abandoned whaling stations (conditions permitting). If you’re lucky, your voyage may offer the opportunity to hike the last stretch of Shackleton’s epic crossing from Fortuna Bay to Stromness whaling station, but this cannot be guaranteed in advance.
What are the landscapes like?
The landscapes feature rugged mountains, green slopes, glaciers flowing to the sea, deep fjords & bays, and low-lying grasslands.
