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Scott's Hut
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Still containing its original furniture and supplies, the wintering hut of Robert Falcon Scott’s final expedition is one of Antarctica’s most captivating historical sites
Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
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Make landfall on the White Continent and etch your name into the annals of Antarctic exploration
Shackleton route
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Follow in the footsteps of Antarctic legends and retrace a story of epic survival against the odds
Shackleton’s Hut
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Located in McMurdo Sound, this historic hut was used by Shackleton and his crew during their legendary attempt to reach the South Pole
Shackleton’s grave
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Pay your respects to a true Antarctic legend on the remote shores of South Georgia
Shore-Based Walking
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Explore the last true wilderness of our planet on foot, and absorb the beauty of the polar regions at your own pace
Snow Hill Island
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This popular but seldom-visited island claims one of the largest emperor penguin colonies on the planet
South Georgia whaling history
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South Georgia's dark whaling past can be seen in the ruins and relics across the island - a stark difference from today
South Georgia, home to the Penguins and Albatrosses
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South Georgia is a haven for wildlife, renowned for hosting hundreds of thousands of penguins, albatrosses and other bird species
South Shetlands flora and fauna
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From important bird nesting sites and thriving marine species, discover the Falklands diverse fauna and flora
Southern Lights
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The mysterious, seldom-seen cousin of the famous Northern Lights haunts the dark skies above Antarctica
Sparrow Cove
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A small bay northeast of Port Stanley, Sparrow Cove was once the resting place of the famous SS Great Britain
St. Andrews Bay
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A beloved South Georgia landing site, St. Andrews Bay is home to one of the world’s largest king penguin colonies
Stanley
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The capital of the Falkland Islands and a common stop during our voyages in this area
Station W
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A scientific research station on Antarctica’s Detaille Island, Station W is a veritable time capsule back into the 1950s
Station Y
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A favorite among our guides, this Antarctic research station boasts an impressive range of historic artifacts from the heyday of the polar research age
Steeple Jason Island
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Though this impressive South Atlantic island can be difficult to access, Steeple Jason boasts some of the most impressive bird life in the area
Stonington Island
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An Antarctic island near western Graham Land that was once connected to Northeast Glacier
The Cape Verde Capital of Praia
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A visit to vibrant Praia is to enter a melting pot of culture and history, set amidst thriving wildlife
The Shackleton walk
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Relive an epic tale of survival against the odds and retrace Shackleton's weary footsteps
Tristan da Cunha Culture
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With a unique communal approach to farming and society, this remote community is a far-flung bastion of Britishness
Ushuaia
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One of Earth’s southernmost cities and the usual starting point for our Antarctic voyages
Vernadsky Research Base
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Formerly the British Base F, or Faraday Station, this Antarctic research base is among our most popular landing sites
Visit the Tristan Rockhoppers
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Encounter endangered northern rockhopper penguins in the Tristan da Cunha island chain
Visited places on St. Helena
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Once the exiled home of Napoleon Bonaparte, the island of St. Helena boasts pretty architecture and an intriguing history
Volunteer Point
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A peninsula on East Falkland and northeast of the Berkeley Sound, Volunteer Point belongs to the Johnson’s Harbour Farm
Walk on the Ross Sea pack ice
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Follow in the foosteps of polar expeditions of the past and step foot onto the thick pack ice of the Ross Sea
Walking on the pack ice in the Weddell Sea
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Go further than most and step foot on the infamous pack ice of the Weddell Sea - home of the emperor penguin
Weddell Sea Landscapes
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The spectacular Weddell Sea is a world dominated by ice and unique weather and meteorological phenomena
Weddell Sea and its history
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The spectacular Weddell Sea is a world dominated by ice and unique weather and meteorological phenomena The scene of much Antarctic exploration, the Weddell Sea has claimed the lives and ships of many intrepid polar explorers
West Point Island
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Located in the northwest Falkland Islands, West Point Island has some of the most dramatic landscapes of the Falkland archipelago
Whale safari
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One of the greatest sources of joy and wonder found on our cruises is when we make contact with the gentle giants of the seas, the whales.
Whalers Bay
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See the remains of a once thriving whaling industry in this sheltered corner of Deception Island
