• Shackleton’s grave and the whaling museum at Grytviken are highlights, as would be a visit to one of the King Penguin colonies at Salisbury Plain or Gold Harbour.
• See where Shackleton’s men waited for rescue for four months.
• Enjoy thrilling Zodiac cruises around towering tabular icebergs.

Embark on an extraordinary journey in the footsteps of ‘the Boss,’ Shackleton, on this quintessential polar adventure. Travel from the tranquil, icy expanses of the deep south to the subantarctic haven of South Georgia. Set foot on the Antarctic Peninsula before venturing north to the breathtaking Antarctic Sound, a gateway to the Weddell Sea. Continue your exploration eastward, navigating as deep as possible into the Weddell Sea, where Shackleton’s legendary ship, the Endurance, met its fateful end.

From there, chart a course to Elephant Island, the desolate outpost where Shackleton and his crew reached land after 497 days at sea. As you approach the final leg of your expedition, retrace the perilous journey of Shackleton’s iconic James Caird, crossing the Scotia Sea to South Georgia. It’s here that Shackleton’s epic adventure reached its dramatic and remarkable conclusion. Throughout this incredible voyage, your knowledgeable expedition team will accompany you, providing enriching insights, wildlife-spotting guidance, and captivating tales from Shackleton’s legendary journey.