February 2028 · Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands

Important Notes About Antarctica

• Best wildlife viewing: Mid- to late-February is a great time to see penguin chicks and prime time to see whales and other marine mammals.
• Expedition cruising at its finest: Expedition cruising is a very special kind of experience we love! The itinerary is fluid and the expedition team works tirelessly to ensure we get the best time on excursions, whether it’s kayaking with whales or walking with penguins.
• Smaller ships matter: Smaller ships like the Eclipse II are better; only 100 people can be on the ground at a time, so a ship that holds 200 people or fewer is ideal to maximize your time.
• The ultimate itinerary: Our favorite Antarctica itinerary is the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. South Georgia is known as either the “Serengeti of the Poles” or “Galapagos of the South”; it’s home to hundreds of thousands of king penguins and one of the most incredible places we’ve ever been. That itinerary also has the benefit of only crossing the notorious Drake Passage once.

What’s This All About?

We’ve secured an exclusive opportunity to bring a group aboard the Scenic Eclipse II on a 20-day Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica expedition. See the detailed itinerary here.

This stunning ship debuted in 2023 and will carry only 200 passengers, with nearly a 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio.

The sailing is almost sold out, a year and a half in advance.

Sailing Information

Departure: February 13 – March 3, 2028 (roundtrip from Buenos Aires) on board the Scenic Eclipse II

See the detailed itinerary here

Itinerary

(Note: Subject to change based on conditions or at the captain's discretion.)

• February 13, 2028: Arrive in Buenos Aires. Transfer to the included hotel.
• February 14: Transfer to the airport. Charter flight to Ushuaia. Board the Eclipse II and embark!
• February 15: At sea.
• February 16-17: The Falkland Islands. One day is expected to be devoted to expedition activities offered by Scenic, while the other is expected to be spent at the capital, Port Stanley, where we strongly recommend booking an excursion to Volunteer Point to see the king penguin colony.
• February 18-19: At sea.
• February 20-22: Explore South Georgia, with locations and activities at the captain's and expedition team's discretion. Expect to see hundreds of thousands of king penguins, and potentially walk among them. A likely stop is Grytvyken, where you can mail postcards from the southernmost post office in the world and visit Ernest Shackleton's grave.
• February 23-24: At sea.
• February 25-29: Explore the Antarctic Peninsula, with locations and activities at the discretion of the captain and the expedition team. Expect zodiac rides, walks on the continent, a polar plunge, kayaking, and standup paddleboarding; you can also purchase helicopter and submarine rides. Sightings should include many whales and penguins of several varieties, including gentoo, chinstrap, and Adelie.
• March 1-2: At sea, crossing the notorious Drake Passage. Here's hoping we get the Drake Lake!
• March 3: Arrive at Ushuaia. Transfer to the airport and charter flight to Buenos Aires, where your expedition ends. Consider an extension to Iguazu Falls or Patagonia while you're in Argentina!

Room Types & Pricing

Space is limited. Rooms and pricing are not guaranteed until a deposit is put down. All prices are in USD, assuming double occupancy.

What's Included?

What's Not Included?

• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Helicopter and submarine rides
• Spa treatments
• Personal purchases
• Any other items not listed above

Deposit & Payment Details

• Credit cards other than American Express are accepted.
• 20% nonrefundable deposit required.
• Final payment: Depends on chosen payment type.
• Travel insurance: Required. We recommended purchasing within 14 days of deposit. We can help with generating quotes to find the best coverage.