Best of the Southern Ocean - South Georgia & Falklands Photography Expedition
This expedition cruise offers an unparalleled adventure from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia. It features a rich itinerary with visits to the Falkland Islands, extensive exploration of South Georgia Island—a wildlife paradise renowned for its massive populations of seabirds, elephant seals, and fur seals, as well as the historical site of Grytviken. The journey is characterized by scenic wilderness, memorable excursions, expert presentations, and immersive experiences in some of the most remote corners of the world, all while navigating the majestic Southern Ocean.
Highlights
• Watch breathtaking scenery and mesmerizing landscapes in one of the most remote places on Earth
• See the contrast of unique locations and their iconic wildlife
• Join our onboard photo workshops and get guidance from professional photographers
• Learn about the history and most significant spots in the area, and capture polar exploration history on your camera
• See an abundance of wildlife
• Discover the best wildlife viewing and photo ops with your expedition team and our onboard naturalists
• Scout the best locations on foot, on Zodiac excursions or while kayaking
• Our professional expedition team and experienced captain will maneuver and bring you safely to the places with the best photo ops
Our adventure starts in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. Explore this beautiful city and enjoy a good rest in the hotel we have organized for you. Tomorrow, you will board the Sea Spirit and sail towards remote Subantarctic islands
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and get ready for an exciting day. Today, we set sail on our beautiful Sea Spirit towards the Subantarctic islands.
As we sail towards the subantarctic islands, make the most of your time! Attend our captivating presentations from experts, familiarize yourself with our Sea Spirit, and get ready for our arrival at a wildlife paradise.
The remote and sparsely-populated Falkland Islands are a birders’ paradise. The Falklands are also a great place to observe marine mammals. The waters around the archipelago are home to cetaceans such as Peale’s dolphins and Commerson’s dolphins. Our exact route and exploration opportunities are dependent on weather among these isolated and windswept islands.
We also intend to visit the port of Stanley, the charmingly British capital of the Falkland Islands. Attractions within pleasant walking distance along the waterfront promenade include the Falkland Islands Museum, the governor’s house, a cathedral with impressive whalebone arch outside, a war memorial, quality gift shops, pubs, and views of shipwrecks in the harbor.
From the Falkland Islands we head east toward South Georgia. We will cross the Antarctic Convergence, the biological boundary of the Southern Ocean. Briefings, bio-security procedures, and lectures from our experts prepare you for our arrival in South Georgia.
This is expedition cruising at its most authentic. Our route and exploration opportunities in South Georgia are heavily dependent on the weather conditions we encounter. Our experienced captain and expedition leader decide the itinerary and continually adjust plans as conditions and opportunities warrant. You can be sure that the best possible advantage will be taken of the circumstances presented to us by nature in this wild and remote corner of the world. We take every safe opportunity to go ashore in this amazing place.
South Georgia is a scenic wilderness and an unrivaled paradise for subantarctic wildlife viewing. The islands are said to host upwards of 100 million seabirds, including numerous species of albatross, penguins, prions, petrels and terns. On beaches such as those at Salisbury Plain and St. Andrews Bay, over 100,000 elephant seals and three million fur seals jostle for space among innumerable penguins including stately king penguins and sprightly macaroni penguins. The recently completed rat eradication program is sure to make this wilderness even more pristine and rich with birdlife.
The bountiful waters surrounding South Georgia are also inhabited by an increasing number of whales. The historical whaling station of Grytviken is now home to the excellent South Georgia Museum managed by the South Georgia Heritage Trust. Grytviken is also the final resting place of Ernest Shackleton, the legendary polar explorer.
Our days in South Georgia are filled with memorable excursions, sumptuous meals, presentations by our experts, and enough incredible scenery and wildlife to fill your camera and overwhelm your emotions.
As you sail, immerse yourself in fascinating presentations from our expert staff and bond with fellow travelers. On the open deck, marvel at the sight of birds and marine mammals that grace our journey. South polar skuas, snow petrels, and albatrosses may escort our vessel, enhancing your experience with their majestic presence. The encounter with sea ice adds a dramatic backdrop to your adventure. Approaching the Drake Passage, the seabirds you saw at the beginning of your voyage reappear, offering a full-circle experience of natural wonder.
After breakfast we say farewell in the city of Ushuaia. We provide a group transfer to the airport or to the town center if you wish to spend more time here. As you look back on your wonderful experience, you may already be looking forward to your next incredible polar adventure!
Itineraries are subject to change.
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Triple Classic
$19,715 AUD pp
Main Deck Suite
$26,090 AUD pp
Classic Suite
$28,045 AUD pp
Superior Suite
$26,796 AUD pp
Deluxe Suite
$29,836 AUD pp
Premium Suite
$32,156 AUD pp
Single Suite
$39,265 AUD pp
Owner’s Suite
$40,636 AUD pp
Vessel Type: Small Ship Expedition
Length: 90 metres
Passenger Capacity: 114
Built / refurbished: 1992 / 2016
Like some of the birds we see in the Arctic and Antarctica, our m/v Sea Spirit is migratory and follows the sun, northbound in the summer and southbound in the winter, always ready for spontaneous discoveries – a pod of whales, a family of polar bears or a glaciated mountain vista. She is highly maneuverable and capable of navigating the narrow fjords of East Greenland and entering the small bays of Spitsbergen.
Onboard, we create a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for all our guests. They are united by one goal – to have a memorable wilderness experience and to become real polar adventurers. We believe that first-hand travel to such places makes one an ambassador for conservation, and helps strengthen our resolve to protect these natural environments for future generations.
Public areas include: Reception, Restaurant, Bar, Outdoor Bistro, Club Lounge, Library, Presentation Lounge, Infirmary, Gym, Bridge.
We have open Bridge policy. Talk to the Captain and officers. Watch landscapes from this special angle of view. Fix your location at a map of your expedition.
Kayaking (1500.00 AUD)
Antarctica is a paddlers’ paradise. The White Continent boasts some of the world’s most impressive landscapes and is home to incredible marine wildlife. Sea Kayak Club members will have the opportunity to paddle through tranquil waters filled with glittering icebergs and porpoising penguins while surrounded by magnificent glaciers and mountains. The protected and picturesque waters of the Antarctic Peninsula offer the best sea kayaking opportunities in Antarctica. Sea Kayak Club is also offered on selected voyages to South Georgia, where members may have the rare opportunity to encounter the island’s legendary abundance of wildlife from a kayaker’s perspective, if the area’s notoriously inclement weather permits.
Super Early Bird Discount
Super Early Bird discount (15% off on Triple, Main Deck, Single, and Classic Suites; 20% off on Superior, Deluxe, Premium, and Owner’s Suites) is available for new bookings confirmed by June 30, 2024. Terms and Conditions apply, special offer is subject to availability, please contact us for more details.
Super Early Bird Discount
Super Early Bird discount (15% off on Triple, Main Deck, Single, and Classic Suites; 20% off on Superior, Deluxe, Premium, and Owner’s Suites) is available for new bookings confirmed by June 30, 2024. Terms and Conditions apply, special offer is subject to availability, please contact us for more details.
Inclusions
• Group transfer to the ship on day of embarkation
• Shipboard accommodation
• All meals on board throughout the voyage
• Tea and coffee station 24 hours daily
• All scheduled landings/excursions (subject to weather and ice conditions)
• Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader & Expedition Team
• Branded Poseidon Expeditions parka
• Rubber boots for shore landings for the time of the cruise
• Welcome and Farewell cocktails
• All port fees
• Group transfer upon disembarkation
• Pre-departure materials
• Digital Voyage Log
• Wi-Fi on board
• 1 pre-voyage hotel night on Day 1 in Buenos Aires;
• Group transfer from the airport to the hotel on the day prior to embarkation;
• Group transfer to the ship for embarkation on Day 2;
Exclusions
• International or Domestic Airfares unless specified in the itinerary
• Visa and Passport fees if applicable
• Luggage and trip cancellation insurance;
• Travel insurance including mandatory medical evacuation insurance
• Beverages other than those listed in inclusions
• Gratuities
• Pre or post voyage accommodation unless specified in the itinerary
• Meals while ashore unless specified in the itinerary
• Optional Excursions (Eg Kayaking or camping where available)
• Fuel surcharge may be applied for all bookings
• Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages other than those for special events and celebrations
• Personal expenses such as laundry and telecommunication charges
• Mandatory Emergency Evacuation Insurance to a minimum benefit of US$ 200,000 per person
Expedition$19,715 AUD pp
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