South Georgia Island: Guide to This Remote Antarctic Wildlife Paradise

Kissing penguins “run for a swim and catch the wave, like surfers!” Volunteer Point is home to 1,200 adult king penguins, plus several hundred chicks, the largest colony outside of South Georgia Island. Seeing king penguins up close is a rare event, but some lucky sailors got the chance on an exotic voyage to South America and Antarctica. Take a look at our selection of Antarctica cruises for the 2011/2012 season.

South Georgia Island sits in the sub-Antarctic waters of the South Atlantic, one of the most remote and wildlife-rich places on Earth. Reaching it requires an expedition cruise typically departing from Ushuaia, Argentina — a journey that combines the majesty of South Georgia with visits to the Falkland Islands and Antarctica. The island is accessible only by sea and sees just a few thousand visitors per year, making every expedition feel truly extraordinary.

Atlas Travel Center’s expedition cruise specialists have been booking South Georgia sailings for adventurous travelers for over 35 years. If this extraordinary sub-Antarctic destination is on your bucket list, contact our advisors to discuss the best expedition ships and departure dates for your South Georgia journey.