South Georgia and the Falklands
Steeped in Shackleton and whaling lore, covered mostly in glaciers, South Georgia explodes with life: king, gentoo, and macaroni penguins, enormous elephant seals and a thriving fur seal population. On South Georgia you can observe one of the world’s great wildlife spectacles: tens of thousands of stately king penguins on a single beach. See the human face of the region in the Falklands, reminiscent of Great Britain, with grazing sheep, tea and crumpets. And in this privileged place, the albatross reveal the beauty of their mysterious lives.
• Walk amid stately king penguins—tens of thousands on a single beach in South Georgia.
• Observe magnificent albatross in the Falklands, and see Magellanic penguins peeking from their burrows.
• Hike in the footsteps of “the Boss,” Sir Ernest Shackleton, and hear his tale of survival.
• Paddle a kayak amid curious fur seals, and explore in a Zodiac among the bergs.
• Compare aperture settings side-by-side with our resident photographer.
More time for incredible wildlife experiences
This expedition maximizes your time experiencing the wildlife spectacle of South Georgia’s incredible coastline. Discover penguin colonies that sprawl to the horizon. Wade through tussock grass along a hillside dotted with nesting albatross. Share a beach with 8,000-pound battling elephant seals.
Human element of the sub-Antarctic
Meet the welcoming islanders of the Falklands and learn about their unique way of life on this remote region. Explore Stanley, the island’s capital, with the quaint feel of a Scottish island. It was once a port for repairing ships after damaging Drake Passage voyages, or refueling steamships going around Cape Horn. It became something of a forgotten outpost once the Panama Canal opened and its residents became largely reliant on sheep farming. Today, fine Falkland wool is still regarded as among the best in the world. Meet some of the 2,500 residents, you’ll find most of them travel abroad for their educations and return with new skills to further develop the islands to their true potential in a changing world.
Walk in Shackleton’s footsteps
Ernest Shackleton’s famed Endurance expedition was beset by tragedy when he lost his ship in the Antarctic ice in 1914. Through extraordinary leadership and dogged, relentless effort, none of his men were lost; all were saved in 1916. We’ll visit the site where he landed after sailing across the Drake Passage in a lifeboat, as well as the now ruined whaling station he hiked to for help.
Experience Buenos Aires, too
Discover the highlights and some hidden gems of Buenos Aires on a carefully curated day of exploring the city. See the Beaux-Arts palaces and the famous balcony forever associated with Eva Perón. Enjoy plenty of exclusive events before a group charter flight to Ushuaia to embark National Geographic Endurance.
Please note that although international airline tickets are not included in the trip cost the dates of this trip include your travel dates (based on USA/USA travel).
| Days 1 & 2 | Home/Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Day 3 | Buenos Aires/Fly to Ushuaia/Embark Ship |
| Day 4 | At Sea In The South Atlantic |
| Days 5 & 6 | Falkland Islands |
| Days 7 & 8 | At Sea |
| Days 8 to 13 | South Georgia Island |
| Days 14 to 16 | At Sea/Falklands |
| Day 17 | At Sea |
| Days 18 & 19 | Ushuaia/Disembark/Fly to Buenos Aires/Home |
Days 1 & 2 — Home/Buenos Aires, Argentina
Depart on an overnight flight to Buenos Aires. Settle into the Alvear Art Hotel (or similar) before seeing the city’s Beaux-Arts palaces and the famous balcony associated with Eva Perón (International flight not included).
Day 3 — Buenos Aires/Fly to Ushuaia/Embark Ship
Fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Enjoy lunch on a catamaran cruise of the Beagle Channel before embarking.
Day 4 — At Sea In The South Atlantic
Settle into shipboard life, listening to informal discussions from our naturalist staff to prepare for the wildness in the Falklands. Spend time on deck and on the bridge, scanning for petrels, penguins and albatross.
Days 5 & 6 — Falkland Islands
Each Falkland Island is a variation on the theme of topographical beauty with white-sand beaches, vaulting cliffs, windswept moors, and the sunlit yellows and sage greens of waving tussock grass. The Falklands boast thousands of irresistible gentoo, rockhopper and Magellanic penguins, as well as magnificent albatross and fur seals. Walk along beautiful white-sand beaches, meander through tussock grass or sit atop a cliff and ponder the views.
Days 7 & 8 — At Sea
During our days at sea, we learn about the fascinating history of Antarctic exploration, as well as the flora, fauna and geology of South Georgia. Our naturalists help identify the seabirds that follow us: wandering albatross, prions and black-browed albatross.
Days 9 to 13 — South Georgia Island
Explore the spectacular coastline of South Georgia Island. In keeping with the nature of an expedition, our schedule is flexible with opportunities for walking, hiking, kayaking and Zodiac excursions. Sailing along the coast, we plan to offer activities every day including visits to Grytviken, the final resting place of Shackleton, and Stromness Harbor, where Shackleton, Tom Crean and Frank Worsley finally reached aid at a whaling station. See huge elephant seals, and on a single beach, you will see thousands of king penguins!
Days 14 to 16 — At Sea/Falklands
With whales beneath and birds above, head up to the bridge, or spend these days enjoying the ship’s spa, fitness center, library, and observation deck. After time at sea, our journey across the South Atlantic Ocean takes us once more to the island archipelago that teems with nature. Our afternoon visit to Port Stanley offers a chance to see the human face of the islands, to meet the hospitable locals, hoist a drink at a local pub, and stroll around this remote colonial town.
Days 17 — At Sea
Spend this last day relaxing at sea. There will be time for presentations from our staff, reflecting on all you have seen and done. Head to the bridge to chat with the officers and look for marine life. Download your images at the computer kiosk, or send messages home, saying: "Don’t want this to end!" Tonight we gather for a festive farewell dinner.
Days 18 & 19 — Ushuaia/Disembark/Fly to Buenos Aires/Home
Today we disembark in Ushuaia and fly to Buenos Aires by private charter. Connect to your overnight flight home, arriving the next day (international flight not included).
* Itinerary may be subject to change
| Per Person USD Rates Antarctica 2020-21 |
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Photography | $25,350Limited | $26,050Limited | $31,780Limited | $35,180Limited | $39,090Limited | $44,970Limited | $49,870Limited | $39,690Limited | $44,000Limited |
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Photography Free International Air Miami/Buenos Aires/Miami Expires Mar 31st 2021 | $26,670Limited | $27,450Limited | $33,460Limited | $36,990Limited | $41,200Limited | $47,370Limited | $52,550Limited | $41,790Limited | $46,370Limited | |
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Photography | $16,450Limited | $16,930Limited | $19,690Limited | $21,990Limited | $25,340Limited | $28,990Limited | $32,350Limited | $24,600Limited | $27,500Limited | |
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Photography - Call for Availability - | $28,750Full | $29,590Full | $34,450Full | $38,560Full | $44,320Full | $50,920Full | $56,520Full | $42,990Full | $48,200Full | |
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Photography - Call for Availability - | $16,450Limited | $16,930Limited | $19,690Limited | $21,990Limited | $25,340Limited | $28,990Limited | $32,350Limited | $24,600Limited | $27,500Limited | |
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Photography - Call for Availability - | $18,600Limited | $18,990Limited | $22,300Limited | $24,950Limited | $28,660Limited | $32,950Limited | $36,550Limited | $27,800Limited | $30,990Limited | |
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Photography - Call for Availability - | $49,990Full | $53,350Full | $61,990Full | $69,650Full | $79,990Full | $91,990Full | $99,990Full | $77,650Full | $86,990Full | |
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Photography - Call for Availability - | $49,990Full | $53,350Full | $61,990Full | $69,650Full | $79,990Full | $91,990Full | $99,990Full | $77,650Full | $86,990Full | |
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Photography | $19,840Limited | $20,390Limited | $24,870Limited | $27,530Limited | $30,590Limited | $35,190Limited | $39,030Limited | $31,060Limited | $34,440Limited |
Note: Prices for Endurance can change without notice. We attempt to keep the listed rates as accurate as possible but occasionally they may not reflect the most current prices. Be sure to ask when you contact us for that day's price.
Dates shown are USA/USA however international airfare is NOT included in trip price.
Free Bar Tab and Crew Gratuities are included in the listed rates.
Charter air : $TBD
Kayaking is available as an additional activity available to all passengers and arranged onboard free of charge.
All trips subject to possible fuel surcharge.
| Per Person USD Rates Antarctica 2022-23 |
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Photography Free International Air Miami/Buenos Aires/Miami Expires Mar 31st 2021 | $26,670Limited | $27,450Limited | $33,460Limited | $36,990Limited | $41,200Limited | $47,370Limited | $52,550Limited | $41,790Limited | $46,370Limited | |
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Photography | $30,480Limited | $31,370Limited | $36,520Limited | $40,870Limited | $46,980Limited | $53,980Limited | $59,910Limited | $45,570Limited | $51,090Limited | |
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Photography | $17,110Limited | $17,610Limited | $20,480Limited | $22,870Limited | $26,350Limited | $30,150Limited | $33,640Limited | $25,580Limited | $28,600Limited | |
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Photography | $16,780Limited | $17,270Limited | $20,080Limited | $22,430Limited | $25,850Limited | $29,570Limited | $33,000Limited | $25,090Limited | $28,050Limited | |
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Photography | $19,340Limited | $19,750Limited | $23,190Limited | $25,950Limited | $29,810Limited | $34,270Limited | $38,010Limited | $28,910Limited | $32,230Limited | |
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Photography | $52,990Limited | $56,550Limited | $65,710Limited | $73,830Limited | $84,790Limited | $97,510Limited | $105,990Limited | $82,310Limited | $92,210Limited | |
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Photography | $52,990Limited | $56,550Limited | $65,710Limited | $73,830Limited | $84,790Limited | $97,510Limited | $105,990Limited | $82,310Limited | $92,210Limited | |
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Photography | $22,420Limited | $23,090Limited | $28,130Limited | $31,010Limited | $34,520Limited | $39,740Limited | $44,040Limited | $35,170Limited | $38,760Limited | |
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Photography | $19,840Limited | $20,390Limited | $24,870Limited | $27,530Limited | $30,590Limited | $35,190Limited | $39,030Limited | $31,060Limited | $34,440Limited |
Note: Prices for Endurance can change without notice. We attempt to keep the listed rates as accurate as possible but occasionally they may not reflect the most current prices. Be sure to ask when you contact us for that day's price.
Dates shown are USA/USA however international airfare is NOT included in trip price.
Free Bar Tab and Crew Gratuities are included in the listed rates.
Charter air : $TBD
Kayaking is available as an additional activity available to all passengers and arranged onboard free of charge.
All trips subject to possible fuel surcharge.
| Category 1 Fore Deck (deck 4) with two large windows, Alcove seating, Relax chair. 183 square ft. |
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| Category 2 Fore Deck (deck 4) with two large windows, Alcove seating, Relax chair. 205 square ft. |
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| Category 3 Main Deck (deck 5)—Suite with balcony and sofa. 205 square ft. |
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| Category 4 Lounge Deck (deck 6)—Suite with balcony and sofa. 205 square ft. |
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| Category 5 Bridge Deck (deck 7)—Suite with balcony and sofa. 205 square ft. |
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| Category 6 Bridge Deck (deck 7)—Junior Balcony Suite with large balcony, sofa bed. 344 square ft. |
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| Category 7 Bridge Deck (deck 7)—Large Balcony Suite with large balcony, sofa bed, bathtub, walk-in closet. 430 square ft. |
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| Category A Solo Main Deck (deck 5)—Suite with balcony and sofa. 140 square ft. |
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| Category B Solo Lounge Deck (deck 6)—Suite with balcony and sofa. 140 square ft. |
