Itinerary Expand all Day 1 Start Port Stanley, Falkland IslandsYou will be picked up at the Port Stanley Airport and transferred into town. There will be time to explore the town of Port Stanley before boarding the ship. Meals included: Dinner Day 2 Saunders Island & Carcass IslandDuring a morning visit to Saunders Island, we enjoy the long white-sand beach. A wilderness experience, the main attractions there are Rockhopper penguins, nesting Black browed albatross, and sub-Antarctic Gentoo penguins. In the afternoon, we visit Carcass Island. There is an option for an easy hike to the settlement, bird watching, and a typical Falklands tea experience. Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 3 New Island & Weddell IslandWe visit New Island today, a classic West Falklands experience, with albatross and penguin colonies. Depending on local conditions, in the afternoon, we could visit Weddell Island. Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 4 Bleaker IslandMorning landing at Bleaker Island. This is a natural reserve with a famous bird area featuring a large variety of birds. In the afternoon, we head to South Georgia. Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Days 5-6 At SeaAs we sail toward South Georgia, attend an engaging program of lectures and presentations. In the company of expert guides, watch for wildlife from the lounge or from the outside decks. You may spot magnificent seabirds, such as albatrosses and petrels, as well as different species of whales. Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 7 Elsehul BayDepending on sea conditions over the previous days, arrival is planned for the afternoon. Provided we receive approval from the South Georgia government, we plan to do an evening Zodiac cruise at Elsehul Bay. Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 8 Grytviken & Fortuna BayOur first landing is at Grytviken. We clear Customs and then visit the historical site, with the museum and Ernest Shackleton’s grave. In the afternoon, we land at Fortuna Bay/Stromness to see King penguins. Here we learn more about Shackleton and his expedition. There is also an optional 2-3 hour 'Shackleton walk'. Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 9 Gold Harbour & Cooper BayIn the morning, we plan a landing at Gold Harbour. This is a spectacular location with King penguins, Elephant seals and hanging glaciers. There are also Sooty albatrosses here. In the afternoon, we visit Cooper Bay to see Macaroni penguins during a Zodiac cruise. Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 10 St Andrews Bay & Ocean HarbourSt Andrews Bay is the destination of our morning excursion. We see the largest King penguin colony, and Elephant seal bulls. In the afternoon, we plan a Zodiac cruise and landing at Ocean Harbour. The highlights here are a shipwreck and remains of the whaling industry. Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 11 Prion Island & Salisbury PlainIn the morning, we plan to visit Prion Island to see the nesting Wandering albatross. In the afternoon, we head to Salisbury Plain for more King penguins and stunning landscapes. Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Days 12-14 At SeaAs we make our way back to the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) our program of lectures and presentations continues. Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 15 Disembark in StanleyUpon arrival at Port Stanley we disembark and transfer to the airport for the ongoing flight. Meals included: Breakfast
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Magellan Explorer The Falkland Islands & South Georgia Photographic Expedition is offered on the Magellan Explorer, a new and modern expedition vessel custom-built for Antarctic and sub-Antarctic expeditions.The Magellan Explorer has capacity for up to 96 guests in seven categories of accommodation, including dedicated single cabins. All cabins except Porthole cabins feature private balconies. All double cabins except two have two twin beds that can be configured as one king-size bed. All cabins feature a wardrobe, individually controlled heating system, a sitting area, and a private bathroom with shower.The ship features a glass-enclosed observation lounge and presentation room with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, a spacious and stylish dining room, a well-stocked bar, a library, a meeting room, a gym, a sauna, and a medical clinic. The forward-facing observation deck leads to the bow of the ship, which is accessible to guests to offer proximity to marine wildlife. The ship has a fleet of 10 Zodiac boats that are well suited for disembarking and wildlife watching.
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