South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari

15 nights from £14770

15 nights

South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari

Enjoy all of the highlights of South Georgia and the Antarctic peninsula



£14770 pp excluding flights £985 per night
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On this adventure, massive albatross and Pintado petrel swoop and soar around the ship, guiding us toward South Georgia. Beaches teeming with King penguins and Elephant seals greet us on this fabled island, where we’ll pay our respects to famed explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. Antarctica awaits, with its geographic contradictions and overwhelming enormity. Relax on a Zodiac ride, hike glistening glaciers, share comical moments with inquisitive penguins, and witness the rugged peninsula. Antarctica will surprise and delight, and never disappoint.
  • Experience the quintessential wildlife experience of the “Galapagos of the Poles”
  • Reflect at the resting place of the great explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton
  • Visit South Georgia’s King penguin rookeries – the largest in the world
  • Witness abundant Antarctic wildlife, including penguins, seals, whales and more
  • Visit abandoned whaling stations and learn stories of inhabitants who called South Georgia home
  • Accompanied by extremely qualified Expedition Staff
  • Travel on a small expedition vessel
  • Experience western Peninsula highlights and visit iconic landing sites

The South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari is offered on the  Ocean Explorer and the World Explorer which are Polar Adventure Ships. One night in a standard hotel in Ushuaia included. Full board accommodation on the ship, generally on a twin share basis in a variety of cabin types, all with en suite facilities. Please visit the Polar Fleet page for Ship Information and Deck Plans.



Polar Adventure Ships



These are small ice rated vessels well qualified for Polar waters. Intimate adventures are always more enjoyable with like-minded passengers and staff, so these voyages are for people who like flexible itineraries and plenty to keep them busy. Activities include frequent Zodiac excursions, trekking, kayaking and many hours on deck in areas that other ships only dream about accessing. Food and staff are excellent and every guest benefits from the technical advances of this superb fleet.  Rest assured our Polar Adventure Ships enable any traveller to maximize their experience sensitively in the Poles.

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