The Sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia is arguably one of the most naturally beautiful and dramatic islands in the world. Known for its huge king penguin colonies, it is long and narrow, shaped like a huge, curved, fractured and savaged whale bone, some 170 kms long and varying from 2 to 40 kms wide.
It embraces many rocks offshore and small islands that provide rodent free homes for breeding birds and mammals. The larger ones include Willis Island and Bird Island at the north-west tip, Cooper Island off the south-east, and Annekov Island, 15 kilometres to the south-west.
Two mountain ranges (Allardyce and Salvesen) provide its spine, rising to 2,934 metres at Mount Paget’s peak (Eleven peaks exceed 2,000metres). Huge glaciers, ice caps and snowfields cover about 75% of the island in the austral summer (November to January); in winter (July to September) a snow blanket reaches the sea. The island then drops some 4,000 metres to the sea floor.
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Trip ideas
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Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia
Antarctica Small Ship CruiseRetrace the route of Shackleton on this adventure from South Georgia to the Antarctic Peninsula.
From £18556 Excluding Flights
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South Georgia via the Falklands
Antarctica Small Ship CruiseImmerse yourself in the majestic landscapes and wildlife of these two island groups.
From £14616 Excluding Flights
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Peninsula, Falklands and South Georgia
Antarctica Small Ship CruiseDiscover many of Antarctica's top wildlife hotspots on this expedition cruise.
From £12400 Excluding Flights
Trip experiences
Accommodation ideas
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Ocean Victory
Antarctica Deluxe Expedition ShipPart of a brand new generation of low-energy small ships, specifically designed for Polar expedition cruising, Ocean Victory is the sister ship to Ocean Albatros. Combining cutting-edge, sustainable design with exceptional stability, efficiency, and superior on-board comfort.
Other Antarctica regions
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Antarctic Peninsula
The Antarctic Peninsula is the northernmost part of mainland Antarctica, and almost the only part of that continent that extends outside the Antarctic Circle.
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Ross Sea and East Antarctica
East Antarctica and the Ross Sea are synonymous with some of the world's greatest explorers including Scott, Amundsen and Shackleton.
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South Pole
The South Pole, also known as the Geographic South Pole or Terrestrial South Pole, is the southernmost point on the surface of the Earth.
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Weddell Sea
Part of the Southern Ocean, the Weddell Sea is on the eastern side of the Peninsula and is one of the least visited parts of Antarctica owing to large areas of pack ice which rarely allows ships to penetrate a great distance.
