Antarctica, South Georgia Island & the Falkland Islands
Photography Special
A cruise to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia & the Antarctic Peninsula. Visit some of the most beautiful arrays of wildlife on Earth. This journey will introduce you to at least 6 species of penguin and a whole lot of Antarctic fur seals!
This voyage encompasses some of the most spectacular, wildlife-rich places in the world with magnificent scenery, making it the ultimate photographic adventure. Antarctica and South Georgia are truly other-worldly places that every photographer with a keen interest in wildlife, landscapes and adventure should visit at least once in a lifetime.
This voyage is deliberately timed to be early in the season to ensure pristine snowscapes, soft light and greater chances of breath-taking sunrises and sunsets. Nonetheless, you can expect the weather to be unpredictable and fast changing, but this can result in the most dramatic images if used to your advantage.
In terms of wildlife, we hope to encounter displaying albatrosses, courting and nesting penguins in their several thousands, beaches covered in jostling seals and an array of different whales and dolphins. You may even be lucky enough to see some of the enormous Southern Elephant Seal beachmasters dueling for supremacy in South Georgia. One thing is for sure, the photographic opportunities will be endless.
Days will be long with extended landing times, giving photographers ample time to create their master pieces while maximizing the best photographic light at either end of the day.
During our days at sea, there will be photographic tutorials, image review and editing sessions, alongside the regular programms of wildlife, geographical and historical lectures to ensure the most rounded insight into these incredible destinations.
This truly is an expedition like no other, perfect for the avid photographer or wildlife enthusiast alike.
Interested in joining this expedition? Give us a call or send us an email to let us know about your interest. Space is limited and we recommend booking well in advance.
Dates & Rates
2026 Dates:
October 24 - November 13, 2026
2026 Price is based on your choice of cabin:
Twin porthole: $18,250 USD pp
Twin window: $19,000 USD pp
Superior: $37,315 USD (or $43,900 USD for the complete cabin for 2 people, 1 double bed)
Inclusions:
Voyage aboard vessel; all meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea; all shore excursions and activities by Zodiac; program of lectures by noted naturalists; complimentary use of waterproof neoprene expedition much boots; pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessle to the airport in Ushuaia; comprehensive pre-departure material, complimenary wifi connectivity (1.5 GB of data usage per day)
Itinerary
Pre-expedition: Arrive in Puerto Madryn a couple days before departure. We will check your gear and have a welcome reception the night before boarding to meet other participants and review the schedule.
DAY 1
Embark in the afternoon and head towards the Falkland Islands. Golfo Nuevo is renowned for its visiting southern right whales, so you have a good chance of spotting one as you sail toward the open ocean.
DAY 2-3
Though you’re now at sea, there’s rarely a lonesome moment here. Several species of bird follow the vessel southeast, such as albatrosses, storm petrels, shearwaters, and diving petrels.
DAY 4
The Falkland Islands offer an abundance of wildlife that is easily approachable, though caution is always advised. These islands are largely unknown gems, the site of a 1982 war between the UK and Argentina. Not only do various species of bird live here, but chances are great you’ll see both Peale’s dolphins and Commerson’s dolphins in the surrounding waters.
Contact us for the full itinerary
Qualifications
You need to be in good general health and able to walk several hours per day. Though the expedition is ship-based, it can still be physically demanding. You can choose to stay on the vessel if you prefer, but you will still need to be able to move safely around the ship even in bad weather.
Assuming you choose to join landings, you will need to be able to get in and out of the Zodiacs. You must also be capable of getting up and down the gangway. This will become easier with practice, but the gangway is steep and moves with the rocking of the vessel. Conditions on shore can also be rocky, uneven, and slippery, and we will be in remote areas without access to sophisticated medical facilities.
Please contact us with further questions!
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