South Georgia & Falklands Expedition Cruises

At a Glance

Islands: South Georgia · Falkland Islands
Best time: October – January
Departing from: Ushuaia, Argentina

Salisbury Plain, South Georgia

100,000+ king penguins

Salisbury Plain, on South Georgia’s northern coast, is the single largest king penguin colony in the world — over 100,000 birds packed onto one beach, an experience unlike anything else on the continent.

Grytviken, South Georgia

Shackleton’s grave

At Grytviken, a former whaling station turned museum, you’ll visit Sir Ernest Shackleton’s grave, one of the most poignant stops on any polar itinerary.

Stanley, Falkland Islands

British maritime heritage

In the Falklands, the historic port of Stanley offers a living link to British maritime heritage alongside its own thriving penguin beaches.

Southern Ocean Wildlife

Wildlife on This Route

This is arguably the richest wildlife route in the Southern Ocean. South Georgia alone hosts king penguins, elephant seals, fur seals, and dense albatross colonies, while the Falklands add gentoo and Magellanic penguins.

Wildlife here shows little fear of humans, and landings routinely feel less like a nature walk and more like stepping directly into a nature documentary.

Penguin Species Guide