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New Classic South Georgia 2027
18 days from the Falklands to South Georgia's king penguin colonies aboard Ushuaia.
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Length
18 Days
Ship category
Classic
Ship type
Small Ships
Capacity
90 Passengers
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Originally built for the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the MV Ushuaia has been transformed into a well-appointed expedition ship, offering authentic Antarctic experiences without unnecessary frills. Accommodating up to 90 passengers, its smaller size allows for more intimate and flexible landings, ensuring that all guests can disembark simultaneously for shore excursions.
The ship features ample deck space, an open-bridge policy, and a welcoming atmosphere that fosters camaraderie among travelers. … Read more about Ushuaia
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Lecture Theater
Zodiac Fleet
Observation Lounge
Gift Shop
Rubber Boots
Medical Services
Library
Open Bridge Policy
Meals aboard the MV Ushuaia are designed to be satisfying and communal. Breakfasts typically feature a continental and American buffet, lunches are either plated or buffet-style, and dinners are plated three-course meals.
The onboard chefs prepare excellent cuisine, including local specialties, and the bar is well-stocked with carefully selected wines and spirits. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated with prior notice, ensuring that all guests are well-fed and comfortable throughout their journey.
When booking online, you can choose the option to "Upgrade to single occupancy". This will guarantee you the whole cabin to yourself, for an additional fee. If you don't select this option, then another traveler of the same sex might be placed into the same cabin with you. Exceptions may apply.
The 18-day voyage aboard Ushuaia described in official voyage A171027.
Welcome cocktail and mandatory safety briefing after embarkation.
Expedition Team lectures and presentations during sea days.
Breakfast before disembarkation on Day 18.
Traditional tea or refreshments at the Carcass Island settlement, if offered as an optional extra.
Flights, pre- or post-voyage accommodation, transfers, insurance and other services not explicitly confirmed as included in voyage A171027.
Personal expenses, gratuities, visas and passport costs.
The exact official 2027 departure is voyage A171027, 17 October–3 November 2027, round trip from Ushuaia aboard Ushuaia; no date or price is stored in this batch.
The current website and rates row use New Classic South Georgia 2027, while the exact A171027 PDF cover says CLASSIC SOUTH GEORGIA. The matching code, dates, ship and duration establish one voyage; the wording discrepancy remains flagged for audit.
The official product is 17 nights and 18 days, with possible Falkland and South Georgia landings governed by weather and sea conditions.
The official vessel page states a maximum of 90 passengers in 46 cabins and suites.
The seven linked GO services are provider-owned cabin categories; Discount and Cancellation Fees were deliberately excluded.
After completing your booking, you will receive an invoice from your travel specialist by email. A deposit of 30% of the trip price is required to secure your booking. Payment can be made through bank transfer or by credit card through a secure payment link.
Full payment is expected 30 days before your trip. Payment can be made in installments.
Long-haul flights and the on-the-ground program generate 5.4 t CO₂e on this trip. Polartours regularly measures and monitors the carbon footprint of its journeys and actively reduces emissions through sustainable travel design: no unnecessary flights, fewer feeder flights, integration of rail and public transport, and promoting longer stays for a more balanced relationship between travel distance and impact.
From 2018 to 2024, we supported carbon reduction projects equivalent to the emissions generated. Recognizing the limits of traditional offsetting, we now focus on active environmental protection through our own rainforest project, Forest Guardians.
More information on our climate and environmental responsibility: https://www.venturatravel.org/impact
All cruises in the polar regions operate to itineraries that are more-or-less fixed. We say "more or less", because wildlife (breeding, seasonality) and weather always play an important role in routing. Most cruises will offer a range of land-based and water-based activities that you will enjoy at various points in your cruise, including:
All boats carry English speaking, scientifically trained guides. They will lead you on your excursions, allowing you to learn as much as possible about the unique wildlife and habitats of the Polar Regions.
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An expedition cruise to Antarctica or the Arctic is a big deal! Most people plan for this type of trip at least 8 months in advance. This means the earlier you book, the better chance you'll have to reserve your prefered cabins. Early bird discounts are also popular and a great way to get 10-30% off your cruise.
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Walk among the Falklands' seabird colonies at West Point and Carcass Island when conditions permit.
Explore Stanley's museum, historic streets and wildlife-rich shoreline.
Experience possible South Georgia landings such as Salisbury Plain, Grytviken and St Andrews Bay.
Watch king penguins, elephant seals and albatrosses against South Georgia's glaciers and mountains.
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New Classic South Georgia 2027 is an 18-day expedition from Ushuaia to the Falkland Islands and South Georgia aboard Ushuaia. The exact 2027 voyage, A171027, sails from 17 October to 3 November; this draft stores no commercial date or price.
Western Falkland landings may bring southern rockhopper and Magellanic penguins, black-browed albatrosses and the settlement at Stanley. The route then crosses to South Georgia, where flexible days may include immense king penguin colonies, elephant seals, glaciers and sites linked to Ernest Shackleton.
No landing or wildlife encounter is guaranteed. The 90-passenger Ushuaia and its expedition team adapt each day to weather, sea ice, swell, wildlife and local access.
Keep in mind this is an expedition cruise, so your itinerary will depend greatly on the weather, amount of ice and wildlife breeding behavior.
Board Ushuaia in the afternoon and meet the captain, crew and expedition team. After a welcome cocktail and safety briefing, sail through the Beagle Channel toward the western Falkland Islands.
Weather permitting, land at West Point Island for southern rockhopper penguins and black-browed albatrosses on dramatic coastal cliffs. Continue to predator-free Carcass Island for gentoo and Magellanic penguins, songbirds and possible dolphins; settlement tea may be an optional extra.
Explore Stanley's museum, local shops and historic streets, with southern giant petrels, Falkland steamer ducks and dolphin gulls often seen along the shore. Depart in the afternoon toward South Georgia.
If conditions allow, make a final Falkland landing on Bleaker Island. Seek rockhopper and Magellanic penguins, imperial cormorants and other seabirds before continuing toward South Georgia.
Sail east across the South Atlantic. Lectures, bridge observations and wildlife watching prepare the route toward South Georgia's mountains, fjords and glaciers.
South Georgia may come into view. If weather and timing permit, make a late visit to sheltered Elsehul for Zodiac views of albatross colonies, or Right Whale Bay for king penguins, giant petrels and fur seals.
Begin a flexible six-day exploration of South Georgia. The expedition leader selects sites according to weather, swell and wildlife; possible locations include Salisbury Plain and the Willis Islands.
Conditions permitting, explore Salisbury Plain's king penguin habitat or cruise near the Willis Islands for seabirds and rugged coastal scenery. The exact sequence remains at the expedition leader's discretion.
A possible visit to Grytviken reveals South Georgia's whaling history and the grave of Ernest Shackleton. Wildlife, museum access and landing conditions determine the day's exact program.
Weather permitting, explore Godthul or Fortuna Bay, where mountain backdrops, glaciers, king penguins and seals may shape the landing or Zodiac program.
A flexible day may bring the historic coast at Stromness or Zodiac exploration around Cooper Bay. Look for penguins, albatrosses and seals while following wildlife-distance rules.
Complete the South Georgia program with a possible landing at St Andrews Bay among vast king penguin colonies, or a scenic approach to glacier-lined Drygalski Fjord, subject to conditions.
Leave South Georgia and begin the westward South Atlantic crossing. Join expedition lectures, watch for seabirds and marine mammals, and review the island's wildlife and history.
Continue across open South Atlantic waters. Weather governs deck access while the expedition team offers talks and recaps.
Approach southern South America during the final full sea day. Keep watch for albatrosses and marine mammals and prepare for arrival in the Beagle Channel.
Re-enter the Beagle Channel near Moat and enjoy final expedition presentations amid the channel's mountain scenery. Celebrate the voyage with the captain and fellow travellers before returning toward Ushuaia.
Arrive in Ushuaia early and disembark Ushuaia after breakfast. Flights, onward accommodation and transfers not explicitly included remain the traveller's responsibility.
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