This is one of the world’s great wilderness journeys.  From Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego, this voyage introduces you to the Falkland Islands with its breeding colonies of black-browed albatross, rockhopper, magellanic, gentoo and king penguins. Even from the harbor road in Stanley, one can see steamer ducks ‘powering’ their way down the inlet, while pods of delightfully playful commerson's dolphins ride the bow wave of any moving boat they can find, which could include your zodiac.



We next sail to South Georgia, often quoted as the highlight of an Antarctic experience and the burial place of Sir Ernest Shackleton, his grave found in the hills above Grytviken. Glaciers are easily viewed along the coastline as they sparkle with dangerous beauty above the blue oceans and green valley’s below. On the beaches fur and elephant male seals dominate the goings on. Over half the world population of elephant seals congregate here who with much noise and energy, claim their territories and parade for their harems.

From here our journey continues to the south Orkney Islands and on to the Antarctic peninsula  where we explore the mainland before sailing through the spectacular Lemaire channel with its opportunity for good whale sightings. In the South Shetlands we hope to land at famous sites including Deception Island, Hannah Point and Half Moon Island, all of which have spectacular wildlife.

For detailed draft itinerary, please click HERE

Voyage Dates: 19 day voyage Ushuaia-Ushuaia                       *20 day voyage Puerto Madryn - Ushuaia 2008/09/10: Several departures during the season November through to February: Please enquire for more details Prices from :                      £5350   p/p triple sharing                      £6330   p/p twin sharing non private cabins.                     £7550   p/p twin sharing with facilities                     £10595 p/p designated single                     £8720   p/p superior cabins                     £9330   p/p suite Prices exclude fuel surcharge of  £12.20 (2008) & £14.50 (2009/10 per pax/per night onboard All prices are due to exchange rate fluctuations Single supplement: Single occupancy price is 1.8 times the per person cabin price.However this does not apply if you are prepared to share a cabin with another passenger of the same gender. Included: Voyage as indicated in draft itinerary All meals, snacks, coffee and tea All shore excursions and zodiac activities Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff All miscellaneous services taxes and port charges throughout the programme Comprehensive pre-departure material Excluded: Airfares. Pre and post land arrangements. Transfers to and from the vessel. Cancellation and personal insurance. Passports and visas. Arrival and departure tax. Meals ashore. Baggage. Items of a personal nature (alcohol, laundry etc). Tips. Activity Level: Low

Photographs kindly provided by Chloe Burnett, Murray Watson