South Georgia Island Cruises & Tours
Ever heard of the island called "Serengeti of the Southern Ocean"? South Georgia sits in the South Atlantic with no permanent residents, accessible only by ship. You'll see king penguin colonies, elephant seals, fur seals, and massive albatross. Grytviken has whaling station ruins and Shackleton's grave. The landscapes are dramatic, with glaciers, mountains, and tussock grass. It's genuinely one of Earth's wildest places.
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Douglas • traveled in January
Overall the ship experience was excellent. Prior to the trip communication between Quark, Exodus and Tour Radar was poor.
South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari, Operated by Quark
31 trips to South Georgia Island with 97 reviews
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- Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica
- South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari, Operated by Quark
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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Superb staff at every level. The itinerary was always subject to the weather but there was always a plan 'b' or even 'c'.”
JackWalton, traveled in October
South Georgia's abandoned whaling stations and Shackleton's grave await your visit. The world's largest king penguin colonies and newly birthed elephant seal pups flourish here. G Expedition provides comfortable travel while expert guides share historical context during this remarkable polar adventure.
Duration 22 days Destinations Uruguay, Falkland Islands, England, Argentina Age Range Ages 10+ Operator G Adventures From $17,599
20% Off- US$14,079You save $3,520
South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari, Operated by Quark
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Overall the ship experience was excellent. Prior to the trip communication between Quark, Exodus and Tour Radar was poor.”
Douglas, traveled in December
Three days at the 'Galapagos of the Poles' showcase massive King penguin rookeries and curious Elephant seals on pristine beaches. Historic Grytviken whaling station and Sir Ernest Shackleton's grave tell tales of exploration. Zodiac excursions bring albatross and Pintado petrels into view.
Duration 18 days Destinations Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego National Park, South Georgia Island, South Orkney Islands, Antarctic Peninsula Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From $22,895
7% Off- US$21,235You save $1,660
Spirit of Shackleton
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The zodiac tours were amazing, the crew aboard the Expedition were first class, and the accommodations were very comfortable and well maintained.”
Collette, traveled in January
Four immersive days in South Georgia showcase Shackleton's grave and former whaling stations. Massive king penguin colonies thrive alongside wandering albatross in their nesting grounds. The G Expedition offers comfortable twin-share cabins with en-suite bathrooms in this wildlife paradise.
Duration 21 days Destinations Argentina, Falkland Islands, Chile Age Range Ages 12+ Operator G Adventures From $23,799
10% Off- US$21,419You save $2,380
Massive king penguin colonies at Salisbury Plain and Fortuna Bay showcase nature's grandeur. Grytviken's historic whaling stations and Shackleton's grave preserve the past, while expert naturalists lead Zodiac excursions from the ultra-luxury Scenic Eclipse.
Duration 23 days Destinations Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia Island, Falkland Islands Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $71,430
56% Off- US$31,183You save $40,247
The 'Serengeti of the Southern Ocean' unveils its riches over 4 immersive days. Grytviken, Shackleton's final resting place, stands among massive colonies of breeding penguins, albatrosses, and seals. Polarcirkel boats from MS Fram enable intimate wildlife encounters following IAATO guidelines.
Duration 23 days Destinations Chile, Argentina, Antarctica Age Range Ages 6+ Operator Hurtigruten From
56% Off- US$20,946
M/V Sea Spirit sails through South Georgia's wilderness, where 100,000 elephant seals gather at Salisbury Plain and St. Andrews Bay. The South Georgia Museum and Shackleton's grave in Grytviken preserve history, while three million fur seals mingle with countless penguins.
Duration 19 days Destinations Buenos Aires, Falkland Islands, South Georgia Island, Ushuaia Age Range Ages 6+ Operator Poseidon Expeditions From $19,395
15% Off- US$16,486You save $2,909
South Georgia boasts 160 glaciers and peaks reaching 3,000 meters. Up to 200,000 breeding king penguin pairs share the landscape with giant elephant seals and fur seals. Expert guides lead visits to Shackleton's grave and former whaling stations.
Duration 23 days Destinations Argentina, Falkland Islands, Chile, Antarctica Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German Operator Inventia From
15% Off- US$23,221
