On this far-reaching polar voyage we link three stunning locations. The sub-Antarctic region of the Falkland Islands, which house numerous species of birds, some of which are endemic to the area. We aim for excursions to Sea Lion and Bleaker islands to explore varied bird populations including steamer ducks, ruddy-headed geese, southern rockhopper and magellanic penguins as well as sooty shearwaters and southern giant petrels.

South Georgia is our next destination and is home to a proliferation of unique wildlife and birdlife. There are penguin rookeries with more than 100,000 nesting birds while the beaches are covered in fur and elephant seals to watch and photograph. Seabirds, including many of the albatross species call these islands home, nesting and raising their young in this wild and remote environment. South Georgia features fascinating history and stunning scenery which we get to explore along the way.

To the south lies Antarctica – the frozen continent. Icebergs of all shapes, sizes and shades of blue fill the waters. Here we find more unique wildlife living in sizable colonies, which we visit. The waters, which we explore, are full of aquatic life and we frequently encounter whales including humpback, minke and orca.

On this voyage, our days are spent exploring on shore in the company of expert guides – including naturalists, marine biologists, ornithologists and adventurers as well as our resident photography professional. Cruising in our inflatable Zodiac boats is another memorable activity included as part of the voyage. For the adventurous at heart, we provide plenty of opportunities to explore during both short and long hikes ashore, or by sea kayak. This voyage commences in South America, with a flight from Punta Arenas, Chile, to the Falkland Islands, where we board the ship. This saves a full day of sea travel allowing us to maximise time, exploring on shore.