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South Georgia Pintail
Wildlife
Formerly considered a full species, these ducks are now known to be a subspecies of the yellow-billed pintail
South Georgia whaling history
Experiences
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
Experiences
South Georgia is a haven for wildlife, renowned for hosting hundreds of thousands of penguins, albatrosses and other bird species
South Polar Skua
Wildlife
Smaller in features but no less aggressive than most skuas , these Antarctic seabirds will attack humans who venture too close to their nests
South Shetlands flora and fauna
Experiences
From important bird nesting sites and thriving marine species, discover the Falklands diverse fauna and flora
Southern Elephant Seal
Wildlife
The largest of their species, southern elephant seals are often found in haul-outs along Antarctic coastlines
Southern Lights
Experiences
The mysterious, seldom-seen cousin of the famous Northern Lights haunts the dark skies above Antarctica
Southern Right Whale
Wildlife
These dorsal-less sailors know when it's time to take a load off, occasionally holding their back flippers in the air and letting the wind push them through the water
Sparrow Cove
Experiences
A small bay northeast of Port Stanley, Sparrow Cove was once the resting place of the famous SS Great Britain
Sperm Whale
Wildlife
The inspiration for the white whale of Moby Dick, sperm whales have the largest heads, biggest brains, and make the loudest sound of any animal on Earth
St. Andrews Bay
Experiences
A beloved South Georgia landing site, St. Andrews Bay is home to one of the world’s largest king penguin colonies
Stanley
Experiences
The capital of the Falkland Islands and a common stop during our voyages in this area
Station W
Experiences
A scientific research station on Antarctica’s Detaille Island, Station W is a veritable time capsule back into the 1950s
Station Y
Experiences
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
Experiences
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
Experiences
An Antarctic island near western Graham Land that was once connected to Northeast Glacier
Storm Petrel
Wildlife
Due to the belief that their arrival heralded the storm, these ill-omened "Mother Carey's chickens" were also referred to as "satanites," "water witches," and "birds of the devil"
Striated Caracara
Wildlife
These "Johnny Rooks" have a penchant for stealing red objects, and prefer to settle on islands populated by seals and seabirds in Tierra del Fuego and the Falklands
The Cape Verde Capital of Praia
Experiences
A visit to vibrant Praia is to enter a melting pot of culture and history, set amidst thriving wildlife
The Shackleton walk
Experiences
Relive an epic tale of survival against the odds and retrace Shackleton's weary footsteps
Tristan da Cunha Culture
Experiences
With a unique communal approach to farming and society, this remote community is a far-flung bastion of Britishness
Ushuaia
Experiences
One of Earth’s southernmost cities and the usual starting point for our Antarctic voyages
Vernadsky Research Base
Experiences
Formerly the British Base F, or Faraday Station, this Antarctic research base is among our most popular landing sites
Video Workshops
Outdoor activities
Make movies out of your most memorable polar moments, preserving them for years to come
Visit the Tristan Rockhoppers
Experiences
Encounter endangered northern rockhopper penguins in the Tristan da Cunha island chain
Visited places on St. Helena
Experiences
Once the exiled home of Napoleon Bonaparte, the island of St. Helena boasts pretty architecture and an intriguing history
Volunteer Point
Experiences
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
Experiences
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
Experiences
Go further than most and step foot on the infamous pack ice of the Weddell Sea - home of the emperor penguin
Wandering Albatross
Wildlife
These remarkably efficient gliders, named after the Greek hero Diomedes, have the largest wingspan of any bird on the planet
Weddell Sea Landscapes
Experiences
The spectacular Weddell Sea is a world dominated by ice and unique weather and meteorological phenomena
Weddell Sea and its history
Experiences
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
Weddell Seal
Wildlife
Named after the British navigator and sailor James Weddell, these extensively studied seals live farther south than any other mammal
West Point Island
Experiences
Located in the northwest Falkland Islands, West Point Island has some of the most dramatic landscapes of the Falkland archipelago
