S.Georgia, S. Sandwich, Falklands & Antarctic
South Georgia, South Sandwich, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey 25 days
South Georgia, South Sandwich, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey 25 days
Aboard: Sylvia EarleStep aboard the brand-new Sylvia Earle Polar vessel and join this unique and exciting expedition to explore the classical Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica route with the added bonus of an exploration of the seldom-visited South Sandwich Islands. Sailing to and from Ushuaia you will briefly visit the beautiful Falkland Islands, with time for hopefully a few landings on some of the more remote and intriguing islands. You will then sail on for an in-depth exploration of the wildlife paradise of South Georgia, home to millions of fur seals and penguins, wallows of elephant seals, and nesting albatross, as well as captivating historic sites. Unique to this expedition, you will then enjoy three days in the chain of volcanic islands 740 kilometres south-east of South Georgia known as the South Sandwich Islands. Little is known about these fascinating islands where huge colonies of penguins live on the steep volcanic slopes and striking peaks create unforgettable backdrops, so this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit an area where very few have stepped foot. Your exceptional itinerary will be rounded off with a classic Antarctic Peninsula cruise where you will discover a land of towering icebergs, pristine scenery and enchanting wildlife. Travelling over the festive period, this will be the ultimate way to spend a Christmas and New Year you won’t forget in a hurry!
Highlights
- Enjoy the ultimate Christmas and New Year experience
- Spectacular Antarctic scenery
- Explore the wildlife paradise of South Georgia
- Be one of very few people to have ever visited the South Sandwich Islands
- Step foot on the Antarctic Peninsula
- Enjoy a brief exploration of the Falklands
- Amazing wildlife including an abundance of penguins, birds and whales
- Activity options including kayaking, snorkelling and snowshoeing
- Enjoy exciting Zodiac cruises throughout
- Visit historical and scientific sites
- Resident photography guide
What's Included
- Full board accommodation on board ship with daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, afternoon tea and snacks
- Wines, beers and soft drinks with dinner
- 1 night accommodation in Ushuaia pre-voyage, with breakfast and half-day city tour included
- Transfers from ship & luggage transfer to ship
- Captain's Welcome and Farewell drinks including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages
- All Zodiac landings and excursions
- Programme of expert lectures
- Loan of rubber boots
- Complimentary 3-in-1 polar jacket
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All Aboard
Sylvia Earle
Setting sail for her maiden voyage in December 2022, this outstanding purpose-built expedition vessel honours the long-standing conservation efforts of the highly accomplished marine biologist, oceanographer and explorer, Sylvia Earle. Capable of negotiating the strongest winds and waves, the vessel has been built to world-class polar standards and utilises the ground-breaking ULSTEIN X-BOW technology which allows for faster, more comfortable travel, improved safety, reduced emissions and lower fuel consumption. The vessel boasts one of the lowest polluting marine engines in the world and also utilises virtual anchoring to protect the sea floor.
In terms of safety, the ship will feature industry-leading safety technology that exceeds the requirements for a ship of this size and will also feature world class return-to-port equipment and a fully-stocked medical clinic.
In terms of comfort onboard, the Sylvia Earle will be hard to beat. The vessel features a distinctive Glass Atrium Lounge at the bow of the ship with a stunning panoramic view on both port and starboard side, a swimming pool and jacuzzi where you can admire impressive scenery while watching the world go by. A gym, sauna and wellness centre add to the luxury touches onboard and there are various places to relax after a long day of adventures including a beautiful library and a number of bars, lounges and observation areas. Delicious meals will be served in the elegant dining room and presentations will be provided in the state-of-the-art lecture theatre.
With capacity for 132 passengers, the ship has 74 elegantly designed staterooms with en-suite bathrooms, ranging from porthole to balcony categories. Each cabin features stylish design, a flat screen TV, large comfortable beds, windows or balconies and closet spaces.
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Now that I am back from my odyssey voyage, I thought I would let you know that after all that planning it really did exceed my expectations – we managed landings everywhere even on Tristan da Cuhna and had great bird sightings. The guides all knew what they were talking about too and made sure I got some great photos – still sorting them all out! Thanks for everything and see you at Birdfair!
Dave MartinI want to thank you for all you did to make my recent Falklands trip run so smoothly and comfortably. Thank you for all your help over the diet too.
Dr Lorna MairsJust a quick note to express my sincere thanks to you and all your staff for making this an epic adventure of immense proportions. Everything went smoothly, pickups, hotels and most of all the expedition itself. Truly a mind blowing experience unlike any I have ever taken.
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