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South Georgia Wildlife Cruises
Exploring the most spectacular of the world’s subantarctic islands!
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The remote island of South Georgia is a very unique place indeed! Surrounded and nourished by the icy and productive waters of the Southern Ocean, South Georgia is one of the world’s greatest Nature spectacles and at the same time, has the reputation for being an unparalleled landmark of human endeavor and exploration.
South Georgia is a fairly narrow, mountainous and glaciated island of nearly 170 kilometers long by 2 to 40 kilometers wide, lying along the submerged ridge of the Scotia Arc, in the South Atlantic.
The only way to access this dazzling place is by expedition boat, and visitors must be prepared to endure a long sea journey, from the Falklands /Malvinas, the nearest islands, which are located at nearly 1,400 kilometers westwards. Usually, expedition cruises start their journey from the port of Ushuaia, Argentina or from Port Stanley, the Falklands. South Georgia is part of a classic route including the Falklands and the Antarctic Peninsula, lasting between 17 to 23 days.
Rich Biodiversity
After a 2 to 3-day sail, traveling eastward on a small expedition vessel (usually carrying app. 100 passengers), you start to feel the island by watching more and more wildlife, including a variety of seabirds such as albatrosses, petrels, prions and storm-petrels and interesting cetaceans including whales, odd-looking and poorly-known beaked whales, and dolphins. Its rugged and glaciated peaks become visible a long way off and is very exciting to get closer and closer, as you can feel that the place is teeming with wildlife. The island holds some of the world’s largest King Penguin colonies and several other species breed here, including Gentoo, Macaroni and Chinstrap penguins. One of the most striking resident birds of South Georgia are albatrosses; Wandering, Gray-headed and Light-mantled albatrosses breezed here plus several species of tubenoses, a generic name given to petrels. South Georgia wildlife cruises.
Fascinating History
Perhaps, one of the most best known aspects of this remote territory was its vital role during the Age of Exploration, in the early 20th century. To learn more about inspiring explorer Ernest Shackleton and his epic survival journey from Elephant Island to the whaling stations of South Georgia, is one of the main reasons why many adventurers to visit the island.
Extraordinary Destination
South Georgia is certainly one of the world’s top wildlife destinations, a true mecca for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers; no wonder why is one of the favorite places on Earth for our team. We would be delighted to tell you more about it and recommend the right cruise option if you are considering to carry out a trip of a lifetime. South Georgia wildlife cruises
Learn more about wildlife conservation work in South Georgia: South Georgia Heritage Trust.
Check out our wildlife cruises for South Georgia
Cruise | Vessel | Duration | Dates | Starts/Ends | Rates from |
| Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica | M/V Ortelius | 20 days | 10 December – 29 December 2024 | Ushuaia (Argentina) - Ushuaia (Argentina) | $ 12,550 per person |
| Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica | M/V Hondius | 20 days | 1 February – 20 February 2025 | Ushuaia (Argentina) - Ushuaia (Argentina) | $ 15,750 per person |
| Atlantic Odyssey to St Helena | M/V Hondius | 24 days | 23 March – 15 April 2025 | Ushuaia (Argentina) - St Helena | $ 8,500 per person |
| Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica | M/V Hondius | 21 days | 28 October – 17 November 2025 | Puerto Madryn (Argentina) - Ushuaia (Argentina) | $ 14,350 per person |
