The Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica

• Day 1 - Punta Arenas, Embarkation

  From 10:00 hrs, make your way to Explorers House in Punta Arenas and enjoy Antarctica21's exclusive expedition center. At 15:00 hrs, a group transfer willtake you to the port for embarkation. As we sail along the Strait of Magellan, our Expedition Team provides an insightful introduction to 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 begin.

• Day 3 - Saunders Island, West Point Island

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

• Day 4 - Port Stanley

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

• Day 5/6 - At Sea

  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 / Stromness

  Morning landing at Grytviken. We’ll clear Customs here, then visit the historical site, with the museum and Ernest Shackleton’s grave. In the afternoon, we plan for a landing at Fortuna Bay / Stromness. We’ll see king penguins and learn more about Shackleton and his expedition. There is an optional 2-3 hour “Shackleton walk.”

• Day 10 - St. Andrews Bay, 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

  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 18/19 - At sea

  At sea

• Day 20 - Ushuaia, Disembarkation

  Arrival in Ushuaia and disembarkation

Please consider that our voyages are expeditionary in nature. This means, that there are no concrete itineraries, your Captain and Expedition Leader will utilise their vast experience to chart the best course for your expedition depending on the climatic and environmental conditions. Mentioned highlights and wildlife cannot be guaranteed.