Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica

Day 1

Punta Arenas, Embarkation

From 9:00 hrs., make your way to Explorers House in Punta Arenas and enjoy Antarctica21's exclusive expedition center. At 16:00 hrs., a group transfer will take you to the port for embarkation. As we sail along the Strait of Magellan, our Expedition Team will introduce the history of this fabled sea route.

Day 2

At Sea

Enjoy the ship’s hospitality as we make our way to the Falklands (Malvinas). Our engaging series of lectures and presentations begins.

Day 3

Saunders Island, West Point Island

During a morning visit to Saunders Island, we enjoy the long white-sand beach. During this wilderness experience, the main attractions are observing rockhopper penguins, nesting black-browed albatross, and sub-Antarctic gentoo penguins. In the afternoon, we visit West Point Island. There is an option for an easy hike to the settlement, bird watching, and a typical Falklands tea experience.

Day 4

Port Stanley

Join our expedition team on guided walking tours of Port Stanley or Gipsy Cove. Or explore on your own and absorb the atmosphere of this isolated outpost in the South Atlantic.

Day 5 -6

At Sea

Day 7

Elsehul Bay

Evening Zodiac cruise at Elsehul Bay, subject to crossing and permits from the South Georgia government.

Day 8

Salisbury Plain, Possession Bay

Morning visit to Salisbury Plain to observe king penguins and stunning landscapes. In the afternoon, we will aim to do a zodiac cruise in the stunning Possesion Bay or to visit the nearby areas.

Day 9

Grytviken, Fortuna Bay and Stromness

Morning landing at Grytviken, where we complete customs formalities before visiting the historic site, which includes a museum and Ernest Shackleton's grave. In the afternoon, we plan for a landing at Fortuna Bay / Stromness, encounter king penguins and learn more about Shackleton and his expedition. There is an optional 2-3 hour “Shackleton walk” if snow and weather conditions allows.

Day 10

Drygalsky Fjord

In the morning, we visit St. Andrews Bay, home to one of the largest king penguin colonies and impressive elephant seal bulls. If weather allows, we will perform a ship cruise across the Dryglasky Fjord in the afternoon.

Day 11 - 12

At Sea

Day 13

Elephant Island

In the afternoon, we will see Elephant Island. While a landing here is unlikely, we will see the island from the ship or, if sea conditions allow, from a Zodiac.

Day 14 - 17

Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands

We cruise along the Antarctic Peninsula and among the South Shetland Islands, visiting sites in the Antarctic Sound and the Gerlache Strait. The voyage may include visits to sites such as Gourdin Island, Brown Bluff, Half Moon Island, Deception Island, Wilhelmina Bay, the Lemaire Channel, Cuverville Island, the Melchior Islands, or other magnificent places.

Day 14 - 17

Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands

We cruise along the Antarctic Peninsula and among the South Shetland Islands, visiting sites in the Antarctic Sound and the Gerlache Strait. The voyage may include visits to sites such as Gourdin Island, Brown Bluff, Half Moon Island, Deception Island, Wilhelmina Bay, the Lemaire Channel, Cuverville Island, the Melchior Islands, or other magnificent places.

Day 18 - 19

At Sea

Day 20

Ushuaia, Disembarkation

Arrival in Ushuaia and disembarkation.