JOURNEY TO AUSTRAL ISLANDS & VALDES PENINSULA

JOURNEYS TO THE GREAT AUSTRAL LOOP & VALDES PENINSULA

Cruise Description & Highlights

Discover the Southern Ocean like never before on this extraordinary 19-day expedition cruise from the Valdés Peninsula to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica. This is a rare journey into the highest southern latitudes, where few travellers ever venture.

Approach the frozen shores of the legendary White Continent, where towering glaciers, sculpted icebergs and snow-covered mountains dominate the horizon. Here, you enter the realm of penguins, seals, whales and seabirds, witnessing Antarctica’s raw beauty and powerful wildlife up close.

Sail onwards to South Georgia, a dramatic island of towering peaks and immense glaciers, forever linked to Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance expedition. Today, vast colonies of king penguins, elephant seals and fur seals rule its black-sand beaches beneath the rugged mountains of the Scotia Arc.

Your austral exploration continues to the Falkland Islands, an untamed archipelago of windswept moors, white-sand beaches and jagged cliffs, often accompanied by whales as you cruise these wildlife-rich shores.

The journey concludes in Patagonia’s Valdés Peninsula, a UNESCO-listed wildlife sanctuary where desert landscapes meet extraordinary marine life. From orcas and dolphins offshore to penguins, guanacos and over 180 bird species on land, this region offers one final, unforgettable encounter with nature at its most spectacular.

As with all polar expeditions, this voyage is governed by weather, ice and wildlife conditions. Each journey is unique, with itineraries adapted daily by the Captain and Expedition Leader in accordance with IAATO guidelines to ensure a safe and enriching experience.

Cruise Itinerary for 26 February, 2027 (indicative)

Note:

Prices are subject to change without notice, as cabins are being booked all the time. For the latest availability and updates, please do call our amazing reservation team on 1300 799 758 or email us your enquiry.

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