Quest for Shackleton: South Georgia and Antarctica
In homage to Shackleton, this trip retraces the explorer's legendary journey from the Weddell Sea to Elephant Island and across to South Georgia. A rare, shorter voyage, it skips the Falkland Islands and spends an extra day in Antarctica, maximising your time. Hardy guests can even opt for a 3-day trek through South Georgia's mountains on select departures.
Trip Summary
- 5 full days in South Georgia and 4 in Antarctica = 18 planned “off ship” excursions
- Optional 3-day alpine crossing of South Georgia for trekkers (additional cost, limited spaces and select departures only)
- Antarctic operational experience since 1992
- A generous expedition staff to guest ratio of 1:8
- Kayaking and snorkelling available (extra cost, select departures only)
- Complimentary pre-embarkation hotel night
- Drinks with dinner, parka jacket and post-voyage digital photo book included
Trip Overview
From
$20,595 - $56,895
Retracing Shackleton's footsteps on South Georgia
Your vessel in Antarctica
Elephant seal and pup
King penguins with lurking giant petrel
King penguins and kayaking
Grytviken whaling station, South Georgia
Iceberg spotting from Zodiac boats
Walk to the Shackleton waterfall
Spot humpback whales
Operator's Itinerary
Why our customers love Swoop
The Antarctic Experts.
No Compromises
Our team has visited Antarctica over 150 times and has 100 collective years of polar experience, so from which trip is right for you to what shoes to bring - there’s no question we can’t answer.
Expert impartial advice at no extra cost
Choosing the right voyage is complicated, Swoop makes it easy. We offer no-nonsense advice on 1500 voyages across 30 ships to find you the right trip, cabin, price - and we don’t charge a fee.
The only B Corp certified Antarctic specialist
We want to protect Antarctica for future generations - which is why we became a certified B Corp and set up our own conservation fund. So your adventures can be a force for good.
A full concierge service, unlike booking direct
We leave nothing to chance in delivering your perfect trip and have over 6500 happy travellers to show for it. With a dedicated Antarctic co-ordinator & support throughout - you’re in safe hands.
