| Trip Name | From | Days | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antarctic Wildlife Adventure | $17,195 | 23 | Embark on a 23-day expedition cruise aboard the Sea Spirit from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires, exploring vibrant cities and diverse wildlife, including penguins and whales. Discover the breathtaking landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia Island, and the bird-filled Falkland Islands before concluding your journey across the South Atlantic. |
| Best of the Southern Ocean | $16,195 | 19 | Embark on a 19-day cruise aboard the Sea Spirit from Ushuaia, exploring the wildlife-rich Falkland Islands and the stunning wilderness of South Georgia, home to vast penguin colonies and historical sites. Experience expert-led landings and unforgettable wildlife encounters before returning to Ushuaia. |
| South Georgia Micro Cruise | $18,995 | 15 | Join the 15-day MV Polar Athena expedition to South Georgia. Explore rugged coastlines, penguin colonies at St Andrew’s Bay, Salisbury Plain, and Gold Harbour, visit Prion Island and Cooper Bay, and discover the historic whaling station of Grytviken surrounded by glaciers. |
| Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica | $14,500 | 19 | Embark on a 19-day cruise from Ushuaia to see black-browed albatrosses in the Falkland Islands, explore Port Stanley, visit South Georgia's king penguin colonies, marvel at Weddell Sea icebergs, and meet elephant seals. Experience an unforgettable adventure aboard the Ortelius! |
| Antarctic Wildlife Adventure | $16,695 | 23 | Embark on a 23-day expedition cruise from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires aboard the Sea Spirit, exploring stunning Antarctic landscapes and diverse wildlife like penguins and seals. Visit South Georgia and the Falkland Islands before concluding your journey with a scenic sail across the South Atlantic. |
| Falklands (Malvinas) & South Georgia | $10,995 | 17 | Embark on the Magellan Explorer on this 17-day cruise to the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. In the austral spring, summer, and fall, large numbers of penguins, whales, seals, and seabirds congregate in the Southern Ocean to feed and reproduce. Present in abundant numbers, these animals will provide endless inspiration for your photographs. |
| Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica | $20,295 | 20 | This 20-day unique expedition cruise goes beyond wildlife viewing and delves into the human history of Falklands and Antarctica. Board MS Seaventure in Ushuaia, Argentina, cruise through the Beagle Channel on your way to the Falkland Islands, then on to South Georgia, and finally the Antarctic Peninsula. |
| Springtime Expedition to Antarctica | $21,556 | 23 | Join a 23-day Antarctic cruise on MS Fram, starting in Buenos Aires and sailing to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. Experience wildlife, lectures, and Citizen Science activities, before concluding in Punta Arenas. |
| Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula | $31,395 | 22 | Join a 22-day expedition cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring the Subantarctic islands and Antarctica—experience king penguin colonies in South Georgia and stunning wildlife in the Antarctic Peninsula. |
| Falkland Islands and South Georgia: 20-Day Wildlife Adventure | $26,995 | 20 | Sail on a 20-day journey from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia on Ultramarine, flying to Puerto Madryn before exploring the Falkland Islands and wildlife-rich South Georgia. Enjoy encounters with penguins, seals, and historic whaling sites, then return across the Southern Ocean toward the Beagle Channel. |
| Trip Name | From | Days | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Islands | $57,990 | 20 | Join a 20-day cruise from Buenos Aires aboard the Scenic Eclipse, exploring remote polar destinations like the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience diverse wildlife, historic sites, and dramatic landscapes on this unforgettable expedition. |
| Antarctica Peninsula - Round Trip Puerto Williams | $22,400 | 20 | Set sail on a 20-day cruise aboard the Silver Wind, visiting the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Elephant Island, rich in wildlife and history—Experience Antarctica’s remote wilderness for five days before returning via the Drake Passage. |
| Epic Antarctica: Crossing the Circle via Falklands & South Georgia | $36,595 | 23 | From the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to South Georgia to the Antarctic Peninsula, you will have countless unforgettable moments on this adventure-packed, 23-day voyage aboard the Ultramarine. This epic Antarctica expedition includes all of the major Antarctic highlights you can imagine, full of significant milestones for any world traveler. |
| Antarctica Complete | $37,995 | 23 | Join a 23-day Antarctic expedition on the Sylvia Earle, venturing beyond the Antarctic Peninsula to cross the legendary Antarctic Circle. Experience breathtaking wildlife, ice-filled fjords, and unique ecosystems while uncovering the region's rich human history. |
| Antarctica Complete (Christmas and New Year) | $36,095 | 23 | Join this 23-day cruise from Ushuaia on the Douglas Mawson, celebrating Christmas while exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, and the Falklands-Malvinas. Experience wildlife-rich subantarctic islands, Zodiac cruises, and breathtaking landscapes for the ultimate polar adventure. |
| Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Islands | $57,990 | 20 | Embark on a 20-day Antarctic expedition cruise aboard Scenic Eclipse II, starting and ending in Buenos Aires. Explore captivating wildlife and historic sites in the Falkland Islands and South Georgia before concluding your journey in the breathtaking Antarctic Peninsula. |
| Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands | $26,641 | 22 | This extraordinary 22-day Antarctica expedition takes you to Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands. Enjoy an extra day at the Peninsula by flying from the Falkland Islands back to the mainland. Take full advantage of rare wildlife sightings, watching whales feed off the bow or perfect conditions for a late day kayaking excursion. |
| Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula | $18,610 | 20 | Embark on a 20-day cruise from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires aboard L'Austral. Explore Antarctica’s icebergs, glaciers, and wildlife, from penguins to whales. Visit South Georgia, home to king penguins and elephant seals, then the Falkland Islands with rugged shores and seabirds. End at Valdes Peninsula, where orcas hunt and guanacos roam. |
| Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands | $25,101 | 22 | Marvel at vast colonies of penguins, spot majestic whales, look for a variety of species of seals, and watch soaring sea birds. Explore rugged, untouched landscapes, and be humbled by massive icebergs and mountains. The ultimate Southern Ocean experience, this unforgettable 22-day expedition cruise takes you into spectacular wilderness. |
| Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Islands | $70,590 | 22 | Join a 23-day cruise from Buenos Aires on the Scenic Eclipse to explore the wild wonders of the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, rich with wildlife and history. Experience the breathtaking landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula, a journey through some of the world's most remote areas. |
| Ship Name | Max Passengers | From | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| MV Plancius | 112 | $2,450 | Built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2008, the MV Plancius is fully equipped for polar expedition cruises to the Arctic and Antarctica, and accommodates 112 passengers in 54 comfortable cabins. |
| MV Ushuaia | 88 | $5,490 | The MV Ushuaia is a steel hulled, ice-strengthened vessel built originally for oceanographic research and recently converted for passenger voyages to Antarctica. Accommodating a maximum of 88 passengers in 46 comfortable cabins & suites, Ushuaia offers a dining room, bar, library, and observation lounge and inflatable watercraft to explore the ice. |
| National Geographic Explorer | 148 | $9,124 | The National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art luxury expedition ship accommodating 148 guests in 81 outside cabins. It is fully stabilized, for cruising polar passages while providing comfort. |
Getting to the Falkland Islands
By Air
While technically a British Territory, the Falklands are remote islands off the eastern coast of South America also claimed by Argentina, where they are known as the Islas Malvinas. Many of our tours start from the Mount Pleasant Airport, which is easily reached by flights from Punta Arenas or Santiago, Chile.
Once you're in the Falkland Islands, you will either fly to your various hotels or to your cruise boarding destination on a low-flying local aircraft that will give you a tremendous aerial view of this Atlantic archipelago.
Cruises visiting the Falklands
Cruises visiting the Falkland Islands generally embark in Ushuaia, Argentina, while some may start in Buenos Aires or Puerto Madryn, Argentina. Many sail onward to explore the South Georgia Islands, the Antarctica Peninsula, the remote Weddell Sea, and other Antarctic destinations.
Favorite Wildlife Watching Islands of the Falklands
Sea Lion Island
The southernmost inhabited island and one of the smallest in the Falklands archipelago, Sea Lion Island may have the highest density of wildlife in the islands. Forty-seven different species of birds, elephant seals, and yes, sea lions, can be spotted.
Saunders Island
Still an active sheep farm and was the site of the first British settlement in 1765, highlights here include penguins and a colony of black-browed albatrosses that stretches to the narrow sandy isthmus known as The Neck.
Carcass Island
Possibly the most picturesque of the outer-lying islands, it attracts many small birds such as the black-chinned siskin, the Cobb’s wren, and the Falklands thrush.
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