The sub-Antarctic Falkland Islands/Malvinas and South Georgia are home to some of the most unique and abundant wildlife on earth. With beaches covered in fur seals, elephant seals, and hundreds of thousands of penguins, it’s one of the most jaw-dropping nature scenes you will ever experience. We’ll have ample time to explore the fascinating history of the area, dating back to the grandiose times of the ‘Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration’ of the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Antarctica
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica
20 Days aboard MS Seaventure. From AUD $33,825$27,060pp.
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Itinerary Highlights
- Exploring the port of Stanley
- Penguin rookeries with hundreds of thousands of birds on South Georgia
- Zodiac cruising amongst colossal icebergs
- Potential encounters with Orca, Humpback and Minke whales
- A visit to Grytviken, a former whaling station, and the gravesite of Sir Ernest Shackleton
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Arrive in & Explore Ushuaia
- Day 2: Embarkation
- Day 3: Southern Ocean
- Day 4: West Falklands (Malvinas)
- Day 5: Stanley, East Falkland (Malvinas)
- Day 6-7: Southern Ocean
- Day 8-11: South Georgia
- Day 12-13: Scotia Sea
- Day 14-17: Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 18-19: Drake Passage
- Day 20: Disembarkation
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Day 1: Arrive in & Explore Ushuaia
After a friendly welcome at the airport and a transfer to the luxurious Arakur Resort & Spa, take some time to unwind or explore the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia.
Our evening briefing at the Arakur is your opportunity to ask questions and meet some of your fellow explorers.
Day 2: All Aboard Seaventure!
Spend your morning relaxing at the hotel, visiting a museum, or exploring the shops in Ushuaia, before our mid-afternoon escort to the ship. Our Expedition Team and ship staff will welcome you on board and get you settled in, followed by a safety and orientation briefing and our Captain’s welcome dinner. We’re on our way to Antarctica!
Day 3: Southern Ocean
As we sail south, important briefings on environmental regulations and expedition safety are held, and you won’t want to miss our scientific and environmental experts as they begin their deeply knowledgeable, and always entertaining talks about the wildlife, history, and geology of the areas we will soon be exploring.
Day 4: West Falklands/Malvinas
We’ll be exploring some of the westernmost settled outposts in the Falklands/Malvinas, a remote South Atlantic archipelago renowned for its rugged terrain and cliff-lined coast. As we stretch our legs along the farmland and beaches, we’ll have an opportunity to visit Albatross and penguin colonies. Look for Rockhopper, King and Magellanic penguin rookeries.
Day 5: Stanley, East Falklands/Malvinas
The archipelago’s largest island, Stanley, is a lively hub of activity nestled in a sheltered harbor. Here, the Falklands Islands Museum has fascinating exhibits devoted to maritime exploration, natural history, and the 1982 Falklands War. We’ll likely visit Gypsy Cove, part of Cape Pembroke peninsula, a National Nature Preserve. Magellanic penguins, also known as Jackass penguins for the braying sound they make, breed here, nesting in underground burrows. Other native bird species include Black-Crowned Night herons, Long-Tailed meadowlarks, Two-Banded plovers, and Upland and Kelp geese.
Nearby Ordinance Point is the final resting place for several World War II guns.
Day 6 and 7: Southern Ocean
Things continue ramping up with plenty of birdlife sightings as we make our way east across the Antarctic Convergence and officially enter Antarctic waters. See if you can identify the world’s largest bird, the Wandering albatross. From soaring giants like the Southern Giant petrel to the tiny Wilson’s Storm petrel, a range of impressive bird species will be hitching a ride on the updrafts created by ocean swells and waves. And be on the lookout for whale blows and our very first iceberg sighting.
Day 8 to 11: South Georgia
South Georgia is often referred to as the ‘Serengeti of the Southern Ocean’ and it’s easy to see why as you take in tens of millions (not a typo!) of breeding
penguins, seals, and seabirds. Breathtaking mountain scenery, majestically sculpted icebergs, glaciers in every direction, and a rich historical tapestry are all here to complement the incredible array of wildlife on view as we travel down South Georgia's leeward coast. We’ll also visit the historic Grytviken whaling station, featuring the tiny graveyard where the great Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton is buried.
Day 12 and 13: Scotia Sea
Heading farther south, we’ll continue our informative presentations and wildlife spotting as the icebergs become bigger and more plentiful.
Day 14 to 17: Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands
Here we’ll explore any number of picturesque bays and famed harbors, maneuvering through iceberg-rich channels as we travel alongside an array of wildlife. There are opportunities to stop at several active scientific bases and historic landing sites as we take in the wide range of penguin species, seals, and whales along the rugged coastlines and in the sea.
Day 18 and 19: Drake Passage
We leave this magical place and make our way north, once again heading across the Antarctic Convergence and the Drake Passage. We have one last hurrah as we celebrate the conclusion of our expedition with a special slideshow and a final meal together.
Day 20: Ushuaia Disembarkation
With huge smiles on weary, content faces, we disembark in the morning, letting you catch a flight to Buenos Aires or stay in Ushuaia for more sights and adventure.
- Day 1: Arrive in & Explore Ushuaia
- Day 2: All Aboard Seaventure!
- Day 3: Southern Ocean
- Day 4: West Falklands/Malvinas
- Day 5: Stanley, East Falklands/Malvinas
- Day 6 and 7: Southern Ocean
- Day 8 to 11: South Georgia
- Day 12 and 13: Scotia Sea
- Day 14 to 17: Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands
- Day 18 and 19: Drake Passage
- Day 20: Ushuaia Disembarkation
Next Departure Date: 22 Oct 2025
| Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2025 - 10 Nov 2025 | AUD$27060pp | ||
| Triple Stateroom | Save 20% | ||
| Porthole Stateroom | Save 20% | ||
| Window Stateroom | Save 20% | ||
| Veranda Stateroom | Save 20% | ||
| Owner's Stateroom | Save 20% | ||
| 28 Dec 2025 - 16 Jan 2026 | AUD$35003pp | ||
| 25 Feb 2026 - 16 Mar 2026 | AUD$27060pp |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Triple Stateroom
Extra single bed
Exterior views
Sitting area with chairs or sofa and table
Complimentary Mini-Bar
Flat Screen TV
Telephone
Safe to store your valuables
Independent temperature controls
Luxury toiletries
Hair dryer
Porthole Stateroom
Porthole window
Exterior views
Sitting area with chairs or sofa and table
Complimentary Mini-Bar
Flat Screen TV
Telephone
Safe to store your valuables
Independent temperature controls
Luxury toiletries
Hair dryer
Window Stateroom
Exterior views
Sitting area with chairs or sofa and table
Complimentary Mini-Bar
Flat Screen TV
Telephone
Safe to store your valuables
Independent temperature controls
Luxury toiletries
Hair dryer
Veranda Stateroom
Private Veranda
Exterior views
Sitting area with chairs or sofa and table
Complimentary Mini-Bar
Flat Screen TV
Telephone
Safe to store your valuables
Independent temperature controls
Luxury toiletries
Hair dryer
Owner's Stateroom
Private balcony
Exterior views
Sitting area with chairs or sofa and table
Complimentary Mini-Bar
Flat Screen TV
Telephone
Safe to store your valuables
Independent temperature controls
Luxury toiletries
Hair dryer
MS Seaventure Deckplan
Specifications
- Passengers: Capable of carrying 164 people however limited to 139 for passenger comfort.
- Crew: 90
- Built by: Mitsubishi Shipyard, Kobe (Japan)
- Built in: 1990
- Reimagined: 2019
- Refurbished: Spring 2021
- Manager: RsR Nemo Ship Management, Cyprus
- Registered in: Nassau, Bahamas
- Length: 111,5 m
- Width: 17,0 m
- Tonnage: 6 752 GRT
- Class: B.V. Ice Class 1A Super (highest available)
- Stabilization: Retractable-type Fin Stabilizers (11 m2 ea)
Whats included?
- Pre-voyage hotel with breakfast in Ushuaia (see specific itinerary for details)
- Transfer from airport in embarkation city to group hotel if arriving on Day 1 of itinerary, and providing we have your confirmed air itinerary at least 15 days prior to departure
- Transfer from group hotel to ship for embarkation
- Shipboard accommodations
- All meals on board
- Beer/wine/soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Coffee/Tea/Cocoa 24 hours a day
- All scheduled landings and excursions
- Our Citizen Science program: participation in a variety of scientific activities that support important research projects
- Expedition jacket (yours to keep)
- A pair of loaner boots for use during the voyage
- 500 MB WiFi for personal devices
- All port fees
- All landing fees
- Digital Voyage Log
What’s not included?
- Any airfare or travel expenses associated with arrival in Ushuaia other than those listed above
- Transfer from airport to group hotel, unless arriving on Day 1 of the itinerary
- Pre- or post-voyage expenses in Argentina
- Travel insurance; medical insurance; evacuation coverage
- Laundry and personal expenses incurred on board
- Onboard communication charges such as outgoing phone calls, WiFi from personal devices in excess of the 500 MB provided
- Staff gratuities
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Destination: Antarctica
On any cruise to Antarctica you can expect to experience a wide variety of landscapes, unprecedented wildlife viewing opportunities and a healthy mix of historic landing sites. Be astounded by the sensory overload of the huge amount of ice-bergs, glaciers, high mountains and the abundant and tame wildlife.
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