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Expedition Micro Cruises to the Polar Regions

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Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica Micro Cruise

Combine Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica on a 78-guest cruise expedition in Spring. Follow in Shackleton’s footsteps, witness penguin chicks and whales, and enjoy uncrowded, pristine landscapes.


  • 78 guests
  • 21 days
Rates From
£11,800 €13,590 US$14,590 CA$19,990 AU$23,700 pp
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28 Oct — 17 Nov 26 Ocean Nova 21 Days
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South Georgia In Depth Expedition Micro Cruise

54°16’S, 36°30’W

15 days devoted entirely to South Georgia. Eight days ashore, early season, before the crowds arrive. Stand among king penguins in their thousands, elephant seals battling, and wandering albatrosses souring above. This is when the island at its most raw. 36 guests aboard Aureum.


  • 36 guests
  • 15 days
Rates From
£15,495 €17,995 US$18,495 CA$25,995 AU$28,995 pp
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04 Sep — 18 Sep 27 Aureum 15 Days
18 Sep — 02 Oct 27 Aureum 15 Days
02 Oct — 16 Oct 27 Aureum 15 Days
16 Oct — 30 Oct 27 Aureum 15 Days
02 Sep — 16 Sep 28 Aureum 15 Days
16 Sep — 30 Sep 28 Aureum 15 Days
30 Sep — 14 Oct 28 Aureum 15 Days
14 Oct — 28 Oct 28 Aureum 15 Days
Detailed photo of a group of King Penguins in South Georgia

South Georgia and Antarctica Shackleton Special Expedition Micro Cruise

54°16’S, 36°30’W

19 days. South Georgia, Elephant Island, and Antarctica in a single voyage. The three places that define the Endurance expedition, followed in sequence. 36 guests aboard Aureum. Spring breathes new life as South Georgia’s vast king penguin colonies teem with activity. Fur seal pups begin to appear, while wandering albatross soar effortlessly overhead.


  • 36 guests
  • 19 days
Rates From
£17,995 €20,995 US$22,995 CA$33,995 AU$35,995 pp
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30 Oct — 17 Nov 27 Aureum 19 Days
28 Oct — 15 Nov 28 Aureum 19 Days

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