With its raw beauty, abundant wildlife and rich history, the remote Sub-Antarctic Islands region is an incomparable destination for adventurous travellers.
Here you’ll find the dramatic frozen landforms typical of Antarctica – rugged ice-capped mountains, glaciers and fjords – along with windswept beaches and historic harbours crowded with a staggering variety and abundance of wildlife.
Encounter enormous seabird and mammal colonies in South Georgia, Macquarie Island, Campbell Island and the Falklands, and discover rich maritime history as you retrace Shackleton’s ill-fated Endurance expedition. Practice your photography skills on majestic wildlife and dramatic landforms and marvel at the scale and beauty of some of Earth’s most pristine wilderness.
Our range of polar adventures travel lightly aboard small vessels with a core focus on sustainability and minimal environment impact. Your shipmates will be research scientists and wildlife experts, photographers and fellow travellers with a shared interest and respect for these pristine environments.
Take a look at our broad program of Sub-Antarctic itineraries and discover the stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife and intriguing history of this remote polar region. Join us on for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure out into the Sub-Antarctic islands!
South Georgia, Falkland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula aboard Ortelius
Discovery and Cruising
Operated by:
19 days
Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Islands Odyssey
23 days
Ross Sea - Footsteps of Scott & Shackleton
28 days
South Georgia in Depth
Adventure Touring
15 days
Macquarie Island Adventure - Galapagos of the Southern Ocean
12 days
South Georgia, Falkland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula
Remote Weddell Sea Explorer
Falkland Islands, South Georgia & the Antarctic Peninsula
Ross Sea Explorer - In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton
Macquarie Island Expedition - Galapagos of the Southern Ocean
Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands and South Georgia Explorer on Ortelius
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica
21 days
Our vessels are specifically designed with expedition cruising in mind. Cabins range from quadruple berths right through to spacious suites, accommodating all budgets and tastes. Most cabins have private bathrooms, however some share a bathroom between a small number of other cabins. Public areas include dining quarters, lecture theatres, a bar and a library and some of our ships also have spas and gymnasiums aboard.
Our polar expedition leaders and crew are specialists in wilderness environments with years of experience in the field. Your Expedition Leader will be highly skilled in communication and decision making, along with wilderness first aid and safety. It will be their job to ensure the expedition runs smoothly and that as many of our itinerary objectives are met whilst ensuring all participants safety and wellbeing. Your tour leader will be assisted by an expedition team, which may include a variety of polar specialists including geologists, ornithologists, marine biologists, naturalists and historians. There is also a resident medical officer on board each voyage. During the trip all of the team will impart their knowledge of the environments, as well as acting as zodiac drivers, lecturer’s, dinner companions and all round great travel buddies!
The International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO) was formed in 1991 to promote environmentally responsible travel to Antarctica, and World Expeditions is proud to be an Associate B2 Member of IAATO. We operate within the parameters of the Antarctic Treaty System, including the Antarctic Treaty and the Protocol on the Environment and Annexes and IAATO guidelines.
Our voyages have a maximum of 198 passengers on board, ensuring to ensure minimal impact to the environment.
We provide educational lectures and experiences on board to ensure our travellers understand the natural elements of Antarctica, including the environmental code of conduct and the scientific explanations behind them.
Encounter enormous seabird and mammal colonies in South Georgia, Macquarie Island, Campbell Island and the Falklands
Discover rich maritime history as you retrace Shackleton’s ill-fated Endurance expedition
Explore the dramatic frozen landforms typical of Antarctica—rugged ice-capped mountains, glaciers and fjords—along with windswept beaches and historic harbours crowded with an abundance of wildlife
Practice your photography skills on majestic wildlife and dramatic landforms and marvel at the scale and beauty of some of Earth’s most pristine wilderness
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is -2 hours behind GMT/UTC. Macquarie Island is +10 hours ahead GMT/UTC. Campbell Island is +12 hours ahead GMT/UTC.
English
Payment of incidental expenses aboard most ships can be paid for with US dollars cash or with Visa and Mastercards.
+500
We recommend taking a universal adapter.
Whilst visa's are not required to visit South Georgia or Antarctica many passport holders may require visa's for countries they transit en-route to the voyage. Passengers travelling to Macquarie Island (AUS) or Campbell, Auckland or The Snares Islands (NZL) may require visa's to enter Australia and New Zealand. Please check with your reservations consultant or travel agent to determine if visa's are required for your journey.
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