Cruising To South Georgia & The Falkland Islands
Discover stunningly beautiful South Georgia and the Falkland Islands, two of the best wildlife spotting destinations on Antarctica cruises. Nature, history and incredible remoteness – unforgettable highlights on once-in-a-lifetime expeditions.
Antarctica cruises that visit the Falkland Islands and South Georgia are among the most immersive expedition cruises to the far south. Remote, pristine, and brimming with history and wildlife, both archipelagos are considered bucket-list destinations for the modern-day explorer.
The Falkland Islands are a remote cluster of islands fiercely fought over by the British and Argentinians in 1982. They are home to spectacular wildlife—five types of penguins breed here, and colonies of elephant seals and black-browed albatrosses abound. Stanley, the tiny capital town of the Falkland Islands is also a popular port of call, where cruise passengers can explore the local history.
South Georgia is an island in the South Atlantic Ocean, lying around 1400 kilometres east of the Falkland Islands. Feast your eyes on the island’s natural bounties and learn more about its fascinating past. Visit the museum and grave of Sir Ernest Shackleton, see thousands of regal King penguins on a single beach, view nesting albatrosses, and share a beach with enormous elephant seals.
Choose from our range of Antarctica and South Georgia tours below, or contact us if you need help deciding which South Georgia cruises suit you best.
South Georgia is overflowing with an array of wildlife and sensational scenery. Defined by magnificent mountains, spectacular glaciers, and a mind-boggling concentration of King penguins, the island was once the hub of whaling in the southern seas and a popular stopover point on explorative voyages to Antarctica.
Today, South Georgia cruises attract animal and nature lovers, first and foremost. The island is revered for hosting one of the largest colonies of King penguins on earth. With a backdrop of ice-capped peaks and a long beach dotted with four species of breeding penguins (King, Gentoo, macaroni, and chinstrap), South Georgia is an absolute showstopper—the kind of place you'll visit once and never, ever forget.
South Georgia is incredibly remote and only visited by passing cruise ships in the short summer expedition season. The Falkland Islands provide a genial stopover on Antarctica and South Georgia tours, offering an added injection of nature, wildlife and history along the way.
Known as Islas Malvinas in Argentina – the islands’ closest mainland nation – the Falklands are a British Overseas Territory with a thriving economy based on fishing and tourism. Visit the Falkland Islands to see four species of breeding penguins (Gentoo, king, macaroni, Magellanic and rockhopper) and jaw-dropping landscapes. The archipelago boasts stunning natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and a rich cultural heritage.
Due to the remoteness of these two destinations, Antarctica and South Georgia tours with a visit to the Falkland Islands are among the longest Antarctic expedition cruises on offer – ranging from 18 to 23 days. The longer itineraries also allow for a crossing of the Antarctic Circle.
