Penguins of the Far South: Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica on the Ocean Explorer

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    Duration

    20 DAYS
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    Class of ship

    Medium Expedition Ship
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    Sustainability

    X-BOW, MAGS (Waste to Energy System), Green initiative program, Dynamic Positioning (DP)
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    Passenger Berths

    138
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    Ice Class

    1A, PC6
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Duration
20 DAYS
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Class of ship
Medium Expedition Ship
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Sustainability
X-BOW, MAGS (Waste to Energy System), Green initiative program, Dynamic Positioning (DP)
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Passenger Berths
138
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Ice Class
1A, PC6

Expedition overview & highlights

  • Walk among thousands of king penguins at St. Andrew’s Bay, the largest rookery on South Georgia
  • Explore the icy wonders of the Antarctic Peninsula by ship, Zodiac, kayak and on guided hikes
  • Follow in the wake of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s voyages
  • Deepen your experience with expert-led presentations and engaging enrichment programs

This journey aboard the Ocean Explorer is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the wildlife and history of the Southern Ocean in all its grandeur. Begin in the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), where colourful Stanley offers a touch of British heritage amid rugged, bird-filled landscapes. Continue to South Georgia, a wildlife sanctuary, home to vast colonies of king penguins, millions of seabirds and fur seals that crowd its dramatic beaches. Following in the footsteps of legendary explorers, sail to the Antarctic Peninsula, a realm of towering icebergs, glaciers and breathtaking polar scenery. Explore the stunning Antarctic Peninsula and enter a world of ice, snow and natural wonders. On this voyage, each day reveals new moments of wonder, leaving you forever changed by the magic of Antarctica.

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