Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica - M/V Sylvia Earle

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This voyage encompasses the best of the Antarctic Peninsula and the enchanting wildlife haven of South Georgia. Discover the historic Falklands~Malvinas and stand in awe before the world's largest king penguin colonies in South Georgia. In Antarctica, experience the serenity and grandeur of the most remote place on earth, where penguins nest, whales feed and ...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • Photograph nesting black browed albatross - spot elusive macaroni penguin in the Falklands
    • Watch penguin couples - taking turns incubating their precious eggs
    • Witness elephant seal in their natural habitat - with their newly weaned pups
    • Soak up the rich history of this frozen land - enjoy extra time in the Falklands

What's this trip about?

    This voyage encompasses the best of the Antarctic Peninsula and the enchanting wildlife haven of South Georgia. Discover the historic Falklands~Malvinas and stand in awe before the world's largest king penguin colonies in South Georgia. In Antarctica, experience the serenity and grandeur of the most remote place on earth, where penguins nest, whales feed and captivating seals frolic in ice-speckled seas. Photograph curious seals - as you Zodiac-cruise through glassy waters Marvel at enormous king penguin colonies - in South Georgia Walk along beaches - lined with elephant seals and Antarctic fur seals

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 20 people
Age range16 to 85 years
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityUshuaia
End CityPunta Arenas

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

  • South America
  • Argentina
  • Asia
  • Antarctica

Attractions

  • Antarctic Peninsula
  • Georgia
  • Punta Arenas
  • Shetland Islands
  • South Shetland Islands
  • Ushuaia

Activities

  • Hiking

Itinerary

Day 1 Join trip in Ushuaia

Upon arrival into Ushuaia City Airport (USH) please collect your luggage and look for a representative in the Arrivals Hall. If you have booked your flights independently, please make sure that you have advised us of your arrival flight details into Ushuaia, so that a...

Day 2 Embark the M/V Sylvia Earle

This morning, enjoy breakfast before check-out. Please ensure your cabin luggage is fitted with cabin tags clearly labelled with your name and cabin number. Take your cabin luggage to hotel reception, prior to, or at check-out. Your luggage will be stored and transfer...

Day 3 Drake Passage

As we commence the Drake crossing, make the most of the time on board the ship and enjoy informative lectures from the expedition team who will prepare you for your first landings. They will provide entertaining talks on Antarctica's history, wildlife and environment.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 Drake Passage and South Shetland Islands

Enjoy watching and photographing the many seabird, including the majestic albatross and giant petrel, who follow in our wake. They rise and fall skilfully, using air currents created by the ship to gain momentum.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 Antarctic Peninsula

It is almost impossible to describe the feeling of arriving in Antarctica. Spotting your first iceberg and taking a deep breath of some of the most fresh, crisp air on earth is an experience that will stay with you forever. Once we arrive, the western side of the Anta...

Day 6 Antarctic Peninsula

While ashore we aim to stretch our legs, wandering along pebbly beaches or perhaps up snow-covered ridgelines to vantage points with mountains towering overhead and ice-speckled oceans below. If you have chosen an optional activity, you'll have the option to do that w...

Day 7 Antarctic Peninsula

In addition to Zodiac cruises and shore excursions, we may ship-cruise some of the narrow, dramatic straits separating offshore islands from the mainland, or linger in scenic bays to watch whales travelling or feeding. This is a great time to enjoy the observation lou...

Day 8 Antarctic Peninsula

Your experienced expedition team, who have made countless journeys to this area, will use their expertise to design your voyage from day to day, choosing the best options based on the prevailing weather, ice conditions and wildlife opportunities.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9 Scotia Sea

Enjoy informative and entertaining lectures from our expedition team and learn about the wildlife, history and culture of the places that you will visit on the voyage.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10 Scotia Sea

You may want to treat yourself to a massage in the wellness centre, stay active in the gym or borrow a book from our well-stocked library and relax in one of the many observation areas on board the vessel.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11 South Georgia

As you near the rugged island of South Georgia, spare a thought for Captain James Cook who arrived here in 1775 and believed it to be the northern tip of a great southern continent. In fact, it is a small island only 176 km long, but with a 3,000 m snow-capped mountai...

Day 12 South Georgia

South Georgia lies within the Antarctic Convergence and it can be quite chilly. Make sure you layer up before joining Zodiac cruises around craggy coves and along the rocky coastline in search of nesting penguin, seal haul-outs and bird cliffs. Remember to keep an eye...

Day 13 South Georgia

Zodiacs will transport you from ship to shore, where you can visit some of the largest king penguin colonies on earth, take guided walks among fur seals and elephant seals, carefully clamber up tussock grass steps not fully knowing what or who lies ahead, and wander a...

Day 14 South Georgia

Enjoy your final landings in South Georgia, enjoying king penguin rookeries 100,000-strong.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 15 South Georgia

As we sail towards the Falklands~Malvinas, there is plenty to keep you occupied on board. Our expedition team will continue to share their wealth of knowledge about the wildlife, history and natural world as part of the onboard lecture series.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 16 At Sea

Perhaps you may want to practise your photo editing skills, stay active in the gym, or simply watch seabirds frolic alongside the ship as we spend time at sea.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 17 At Sea

You will have ample time to enjoy observing the seabird, whale-watching from the observation areas, or simply relaxing with a book. Time and weather permitting, we may arrive in the Falklands~Malvinas by late afternoon.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 18 Falklands - Malvinas

The Falklands~Malvinas comprises of two large islands (East and West Falkland), with over 700 islands scattered off the coast. All but seven of these are uninhabited, with windswept coastlines, white sand beaches and crystal clear water. These beautifully barren islan...

Day 19 Falklands - Malvinas

Even though we are north of the Antarctic Convergence it can be quite chilly here, so always remember to layer up before joining Zodiac cruises into rocky coves or along sea cliffs, keeping watch for seals, sea lions, dolphins and porpoising penguins. If conditions al...

Day 20 At Sea

With lectures and film presentations to complete our Antarctic experience, there is still plenty of time to enjoy the magic of the South Atlantic Ocean and the life that calls it home. There is time for reflection and discussion about what we have seen and experienced...

Day 21 Trip ends in Ushuaia

During the early morning, we cruise up the Beagle Channel, before quietly slipping into dock in Ushuaia, where we will be free to disembark around 8.00 am. Bid farewell to your expedition team and fellow passengers as you all continue on your onward journeys. On...

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Last Updated: 4/25/2024

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These conditions are applicable to Discovery & Wildlife, Cycling, Walking and Family Trips. These conditions were updated November 2022. Booked a Polar trip? Please refer to our Polar booking conditions. To make it easy to know the detail of our flexibility, we’ve put it in a grid (these terms apply to all trips apart from our Polar Voyages.) Standard cancellations or changes within 69 days of travel If you’re getting closer to your trip, cancellation charges will apply as follows: For trips confirmed by 31st December 2022: 59-42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100% For trips confirmed from 1st January 2023: 69 -42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100%
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Meals Included
  • Breakfast : 19
  • Dinner : 19
  • Lunch : 18
Age Requirements
16 to 85 years
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