Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Discoveries by Seabourn

Experience an unforgettable expedition to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands with Seabourn on an extensive 22-day voyage aboard the ultra-luxury, purpose-built Seabourn Venture. From Ushuaia, cross the Drake Passage and begin your Antarctic Experience, before sailing to South Georgia and discovering the uniqueness of the Falkland Islands. 

Seabourn's supremely capable expedition team will deepen your understanding and guide you in experiences you've never before imagined. And after each day of exhilarating, unforgettable adventures in Antarctica, you will gather again in the elegant indulgence of your ultra-luxury ship at the farthest end of the earth.

Highlights

• Visit the grave of Sir Ernest Shackleton, the leader of three audacious British expeditions
• Experts accompany your hikes and Zodiac rides into the ice to wildlife concentrations
• Cross the Drake Passage
• Dreamy winter landscapes between glistening ice formations and imposing glaciers

Quick Itinerary

Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina
Days 2 & 3: Cross the Drake Passage
Days 4 - 8: The Antarctic experience
Days 9 & 10: Scotia Sea
Days 11 - 13: The South Georgia experience
Days 14 & 15: Scotia Sea & South Atlantic Ocean
Days 16 - 18: The Falkland Islands experience
Days 19 - 21: South Atlantic Ocean
Day 22: Buenos Aires, Argentina
 

Secure your space today by calling one of our Travel Specialists on 0203 196 1000 or enquire here

Departures and Prices

Seabourn Venture

16th February 2023 - 10th March 2023

Prices from £22,999 pp

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Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina

From Buenos Aires, transfer to the airport for your included flight to Ushuaia. Nestled in a bowl of snowcapped mountains on the banks of the Beagle Channel, Ushuaia, Argentina greets you with a tapestry of colourful houses scattered against a rim of dramatic, jagged peaks. The southernmost city on earth is often referred to as El fin del Mundo, the 'end of the world'. It is the de facto gateway to Antarctica, where you will embark Seabourn Venture for your expedition to the Great White Continent.

Days 2 & 3: Cross the Drake Passage

Your Antarctic voyage truly begins when you cross the Drake Passage, infamous for strong currents and winds. In reality, the strait is often a tranquil 'Drake Lake', barely disturbed by the ship's wake. Your Expedition Team will point out the noticeable change to Antarctic waters and identify ever-present petrels on the waves. albatrosses gliding just above the sea, and the exciting appearance of any whales or dolphins. Cruising the Scotia Sea, the anticipation is building for you and your fellow adventurers. Enjoy last-minute lectures and briefings by the knowledgeable members of your Expedition Team during another relaxing day at sea.

Days 4 - 8: The Antarctic Experience

You will never forget your first sighting of Antarctica and its islands. Regardless of weather conditions, you will find yourself spellbound by the vision of a completley unspoiled landscape of ice, rock and ink-blue sea. For the next five days, your Captain and Expedition Leader plan your itinerary, daily landings, scenic cruising and exploration operations to offer you the widest variety of experiences possible. The numbers and concentrations of wildlife thriving in Antarctica must be seen to be believed. Visits to breeding colonies of different penguin species; sightings of crabeater seals, Weddell and leopard seals basking on ice or swimming; and watching various species of whales feeding, breaching of passing in view punctuate your every waking hour. Petrels, skuas, gulls and other seabirds fill the skies. And inspiring panoramic views of mountain ranges, glaciers and sculpted icebergs lend a dreamlike quality to every hour.

For the next five days, you are privileged to experience this truly wild place in a level of luxury previously unimagined. Antarctica has been a source of inspiration for as long as humans have been aware of its existence.

Days 9 & 10: The Scotia Sea

Cruising northeast from Antarctica through the Scotia Sea, relax from your daily adventures in the attentive care of your Seabourn Venture crew. Your Expedition Team share their knowledge in formal presentations, as well as their casual conversations over drinks and meals. They are also on deck to point birds and other sea life as you make your way toward South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.

Days 11 - 13: The South Georgia experience

South Georgia is one of the least-visited destinations on earth. Largely untouched and blessed with sub-Antarctic climate and nutrient-rich seas, it is a lost Eden of unspoiled wildlife habitat. It is strikingly green with vegetation and teeming with wildlife, including massive populations of king and other penguin species, fur seals, elephant seals, albatrosses, giant petrels and other seabirds. Whales, orcas and dolphins abound offshore in the most diverse marine ecosystem on earth. Your Captain and Expedition Leader plan your days in South Georgia to offer a variety of experiences, based on conditions and wildlife reports. These include visits to historic communities such as Grytviken with its memorial to Ernest Shackleton, the immense colony of king penguins on Salisbury Plain and other highlights, along with less well-known, but equally unforgettable sites. Your Expedition Team members accompany you on landings at the various sites and excursions in Zodiacs and kayaks.

Secure your space today by calling one of our Travel Specialists on 0203 196 1000 or enquire here