South Georgia & Falklands
South Georgia is home to millions of unique creatures such as penguins, seals, and seabirds. With Poseidon, not only can you visit this incredible place, but you also have the opportunity to become a guardian of its natural wonders. For every guest who books one of our South Georgia departures from July 1 to December 31, 2024, we will donate £100 (or equivalent) to the the South Georgia Heritage Trust, ensuring this extraordinary region remains protected for future generations. Travel with purpose and make a meaningful impact
Why travel with Poseidon Expeditions?
Poseidon Expeditions is one of the leading operators of polar expeditions in the cruise industry. Since 1999, we’ve offered voyages that combine the spirit of adventure with a generous measure of onboard comfort and well-being, along with educational enrichment.
Why travel with us?
South Georgia & Falklands Destinations
HIGHLIGHTS
Departures
itinerary | dates | days | activities | special offers | rates from |
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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica Antarctic Wildlife Adventure |
05 Jan - 25 Jan 2025 | 21 |
40% OFF BLACK FRIDAY |
US$ 16 617 per person | |
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica Antarctic Wildlife Adventure |
26 Feb - 20 Mar 2025 | 23 |
30% OFF BLACK FRIDAY |
US$ 16 097 per person | |
Falklands & South Georgia Best of the Southern Ocean |
23 Oct - 10 Nov 2025 | 19 |
15% OFF BLACK FRIDAY |
US$ 14 295 per person | |
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica Antarctic Wildlife Adventure |
09 Nov - 29 Nov 2025 | 21 | US$ 17 495 per person | ||
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica Antarctic Wildlife Adventure |
28 Nov - 18 Dec 2025 | 21 | US$ 17 495 per person | ||
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica Antarctic Wildlife Adventure |
06 Jan - 26 Jan 2026 | 21 | US$ 20 095 per person | ||
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica Antarctic Wildlife Adventure |
27 Feb - 21 Mar 2026 | 23 | US$ 16 695 per person |
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Frequently Asked Questions
We have our Poseidon Expeditions signature parka waiting for you! It will keep you warm during the trip and is yours to keep.
We follow international protocols to not disturb wildlife in Antarctica and on the subantarctic islands. Generally you should keep a distance of 5m from penguins and seals, 10m from penguin colonies, 15m from seabirds and seals with their pups and 30m from king penguin colonies. Once you board our cruise, you’ll get a full briefing by the expedition team on how to behave around wildlife.
We accept USD and major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX).
Some travelers do and some don’t – and that can change from journey to journey! Many well-travelled sailors claim it’s all about your attitude. Take our advice - don’t be scared, there are many ways to prepare for possible motion sickness. We’ll be crossing the infamous Drake Passage on this voyage, so high waves, pitching and rolling are common, but our expedition ship, the Sea Spirit, is equipped with Rolls-Royce stabilizers that make sailing much smoother.
Unless you are assigned research staff or working at the museum in Grytviken, your visit will last only a few days.
This depends on which cruise you choose. Check out our current catalogue and search for South Georgia cruises and note our Early Bird Special on eligible cruises. To stay tuned, sign up for our newsletter to get the best offers and discounts before they go public!
Penguin chicks hatch in December, so any South Georgia trip departing late December, January or February is perfect for you.
Yes. There are many points of interest if you are a fan of Sir Ernest Shackleton such as the whaling station Stromness, Fortuna Bay and the cemetery where he was laid to rest in Grytviken.
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