Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica · 21 days
The grand Southern Ocean voyage on a steady, spacious ship built for long passages.
November 2026 – January 2027
Sea days are filled with lectures, seabird watching from the bridge wings and time to simply take it all in.
From $18,000 per person.
Day by day
Day 1Ushuaia embarkation
Board and sail east along the Beagle Channel.
Days 2–4Falkland Islands
Landings at outer islands for rockhoppers and albatrosses, and a visit to Stanley.
Days 5–6At sea
Lectures and biosecurity preparation for South Georgia.
Days 7–10South Georgia
King penguin colonies, Grytviken and, conditions permitting, a walk towards Stromness.
Days 11–12At sea
Southwest across the Scotia Sea towards the ice.
Days 13–17Antarctic Peninsula
Landings and zodiac cruises in the South Shetlands and along the Peninsula.
Days 18–20Drake Passage
The northbound crossing.
Day 21Ushuaia disembarkation
Disembark after breakfast.
Itineraries are a guide: weather and ice decide the day. Placeholder — verify durations, prices and inclusions with partner operators before launch.
Ship & cabins
- MV Halcyon Ice
- 190 guests
- Standard — Twin window cabin
- Balcony — Balcony stateroom
- Suite — Grand suite
Included
- Expedition leaders & naturalist guides
- Daily zodiac landings and cruises (weather permitting)
- All meals on board
- Polar parka to keep (verify)
- Waterproof boots on loan (verify)
- Lectures and briefings by the expedition team
Not included
- Flights to the embarkation port
- Pre/post hotel nights
- Personal gear
- Mandatory travel, medical and evacuation insurance
- Gratuities for crew and expedition staff
- Optional activities such as kayaking or camping
Good to know
- South Georgia has strict biosecurity checks; all outer gear is inspected (verify).
- The Falklands use their own currency and pound sterling (verify).
- Expect several sea days — ideal for birders and ocean lovers.
