World Explorer

Begin your journey in Ushuaia, upon arrival transfer from airport to your hotel. Spend the rest of this day exploring this bustling port city.

Be captivated by the unique and untouched landscape often leaving travellers speechless when they first arrive Antarctica. Days are spent on Zodiacs to explore local bays, channels and sites rich in history. There’s also an abundance of wildlife to observe and photograph.

There are colonies of different penguin species such as the chinstrap, Adelie and gentoo penguins that waddle along curiously. Watch the Weddell seals, fur and leopard seals that lay lazily on the banks of nearby waters. While on Zodiac’s, keep your eyes open for humpback and minke whales.

Begin your journey in Punta Arenas, upon arrival you will be greeted and take a group transfer to your hotel. Explore the city to see museums, restaurants or go shopping before heading to the hotel to enjoy a welcome dinner and briefing about embarkation day.

After breakfast you will take a group transfer to the airport for your charter flight to King George Island crossing the legendary Drake Passage in a matter of hours. Catch your first glimpse of the Antarctic landscape as the plane descends for landing over the South Shetland Islands. Once you arrive, you can explore the island before your Zodiac transfer to the World Explorer

Say your final goodbyes to the Expedition Team before disembarking at King George Island. Here you will take your group charter flight back to Punta Arenas where you will be transferred back to a hotel. Reflect on the highlights of your trip at a local restaurant as you are free to explore the city tonight.

Enjoy your last breakfast in Punta Arenas and make your own way to the airport for your forward flight home or continuing your travels in South America.

Begin your journey in Ushuaia, upon arrival transfer from airport to your hotel. Spend the rest of this day exploring this bustling port city.

Late in the afternoon embark the World Explorer. Sail down the Beagle Channel during the night.

While at sea attend lectures and presentations led by the Expedition Team, here you will learn about the wildlife, geology and the history of upcoming sites and landings. Head to the deck to sight wildlife or enjoy a drink at the bar.

You can expect varied shore landings (weather dependant) on South Georgia in terms of historical significance as well as a flourishing sub-Antarctic wildlife.

South Georgia is a birder’s paradise as seabirds, albatross and petrels are abundant in numbers and not to mention the penguins that are blanketed over the beaches. Visit Grytviken which hosts the first whaling station in Antarctica as well the final resting place of the famous polar explorer, Ernest Shackleton.

Consider going kayaking (extra cost) for an authentic experience in the water.

Days at sea are filled with presentations and lectures to prepare you for your upcoming excursions.

You may have your first official stop in Antarctica on the South Orkney Islands depending on weather and sea conditions.

Be awestruck by the sites of carving glaciers in brilliant shades of blue while being up close to the many penguin species that call the Antarctic Peninsula home.

The chinstrap, Adelie and gentoo penguins are curious creatures that inhabit this area, along with Weddell seals and leopard seals can be found throughout the banks of the Antarctic Peninsula. While on a zodiac cruise, keep a lookout for minke and humpback whales.

The journey towards home begins today. Take this time for your final chance to spot whales and seabirds from the deck and reflect on this incredible journey.

It’s time to say your last farewells to new found friends and the expedition team as you disembark the World Explorer. You will be transferred to the airport for forward flight.

Upon arrival in Ushuaia you be transferred to your hotel. If you arrive early you can spend the rest of the exploring this bustling port city.

Get your sea legs ready as you will embark the World Explorer. From the hotel you will take a group transfer to the ship.

While at sea familiarise yourself with the layout of the ship and enjoy the presentations led by expert staff to prepare you for wildlife you may encounter and sites you will visit.

You’ll spend the next couple of days exploring the rugged landscape of the Falkland Islands. Observe the variety of penguin species that call this land home such as the Magellanic, Gentoo, rockhopper penguins and perhaps the elusive king penguins.

Visit the charming capital, Stanley and walk the streets to see bright coloured buildings of British-style architecture.

Head southeast to South Georgia officially entering Antarctic waters. Keep a lookout for whales and seals that often feed on krill when you cross what’s known as the Antarctic Convergence – when the Antarctic waters mix with the warmer waters of the the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.

South Georgia is a site of significant history and home to flourishing biodiversity and wildlife. Your days here will be spent learning and visiting various sites (weather permitting) such as abandoned whaling stations, whaling posts and Grytviken, the historic site famous for Ernest Shackleton’s grave.

The wildlife is certainly a highlight of visiting South Georgia which can vary day to day. You may see animals such as king and macaroni penguins, elephant seals and fur seals as well as unique landscapes of rugged mountains, basalt cliffs and green plains.

Anticipation builds are you journey to your next destination, Antarctica! While at sea the Expedition Team will present historical and biological lectures in preparation for your upcoming excursions and wildlife that you may encounter.

Depending on weather and sea conditions, you may have your first official stop in Antarctica in South Orkney Islands.

Be awestruck by the vast wilderness contrasted with desolate landscape of glaciers and mountainous peaks of the ‘White Continent’. The next few days are spent on landings and Zodiac cruising giving you opportune times to observe the varying varying from wildlife of colonies of penguins, fur seals Weddell seals, to leopard seals.

Consider goingon an exciting adventure of kayaking (extra cost) or a polar plunge if you’re feel brave!

Your journey home begins as you head towards the Drake Passage. Spend your final days reflecting and celebrating the highlights of your trip or head to the deck for your final chance to spot whales and seabirds.

After breakfast say your last farewells to new found friends and the Expedition Team. You will take a group transfer to the airport for your forward flight.