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Sub-Antarctica Cruises

With its raw beauty, abundant wildlife and rich history, the remote Sub-Antarctic Islands region is an incomparable destination for adventurous travellers.

Here you’ll find the dramatic frozen landforms typical of Antarctica – rugged ice-capped mountains, glaciers and fjords – along with windswept beaches and historic harbours crowded with a staggering variety and abundance of wildlife.

Encounter enormous seabird and mammal colonies in South Georgia, Macquarie Island, Campbell Island and the Falklands, and discover rich maritime history as you retrace Shackleton’s ill-fated Endurance expedition. Practice your photography skills on majestic wildlife and dramatic landforms and marvel at the scale and beauty of some of Earth’s most pristine wilderness.

Our range of polar adventures travel lightly aboard small vessels with a core focus on sustainability and minimal environment impact. Your shipmates will be research scientists and wildlife experts, photographers and fellow travellers with a shared interest and respect for these pristine environments.

Take a look at our broad program of Sub-Antarctic itineraries and discover the stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife and intriguing history of this remote polar region. Join us on for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure out into the Sub-Antarctic islands!

King Penguin parade on South Georgia  | Richard I'Anson

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Encounter enormous seabird and mammal colonies in South Georgia, Macquarie Island, Campbell Island and the Falklands

Discover rich maritime history as you retrace Shackleton’s ill-fated Endurance expedition

Explore the dramatic frozen landforms typical of Antarctica—rugged ice-capped mountains, glaciers and fjords—along with windswept beaches and historic harbours crowded with an abundance of wildlife

Practice your photography skills on majestic wildlife and dramatic landforms and marvel at the scale and beauty of some of Earth’s most pristine wilderness

A king penguin on South Georgia&#160;-&#160;<i>Photo:&#160;Peter Walton</i>

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is -2 hours behind GMT/UTC. Macquarie Island is +10 hours ahead GMT/UTC. Campbell Island is +12 hours ahead GMT/UTC.

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Payment of incidental expenses aboard most ships can be paid for with US dollars cash or with Visa and Mastercards.

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We recommend taking a universal adapter.

Whilst visa's are not required to visit South Georgia or Antarctica many passport holders may require visa's for countries they transit en-route to the voyage. Passengers travelling to Macquarie Island (AUS) or Campbell, Auckland or The Snares Islands (NZL) may require visa's to enter Australia and New Zealand. Please check with your reservations consultant or travel agent to determine if visa's are required for your journey.

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Travel with purpose, placing local communities at the heart of your adventure.

Led by experienced local guides and supported by regional crews and partners, your trip helps sustain livelihoods, build skills and strengthen long term partnerships.

Every adventure is designed to encourage respectful cultural exchange and ensure the benefits of tourism are shared with the communities you visit.

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