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Photographer’s First Light – Antarctica & South Georgia

Photographer’s First Light – Antarctica & South Georgia

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South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula are the focus of this springtime photographic expedition. Capture perfect light as the days grow longer, king penguins shuffle eggs on their feet, elephant seals pup and fur seal males battle for mating rights. Toast the graves of Wild and Shackleton and visit Grytviken’s whaling museum. Sail to Elephant Island and the Antarctic Peninsula, with ample time to photograph penguin rookeries during nest-building and breeding, whales and seals, historic sites and the continent itself before crossing the Drake Passage to Puerto Williams.

Canon Collective

The Canon Collective is an inspired group whose mission is to help you do more with your photography than you ever thought possible. Two dedicated Canon Collective Ambassadors will be joining us on board to share their knowledge and give you exclusive access to some of Canon’s latest equipment for you to try during the expedition!

 

Expedition Highlights

  • Free photography workshops & lectures
  • Amazing Antarctic midnight sun light
  • World’s largest king penguin rookeries
  • BirdLife Australia guest lecturer on board
  • Gigantic icebergs break away from ice
  • Pay your respects at Sir Ernest Shackleton’s grave

Enjoy FREE kayaking in Antarctica!

Special

For a limited time, we’re offering you a chance to experience free paddling on your adventure when you book on Photographer’s First Light – Antarctic Peninsula & South Georgia!

Paddle past sparkling icebergs, glide through pristine, secluded bays and get up-close with porpoising penguins! But hurry, as places are limited!

Trip Name
Photographer’s First Light - Antarctica & South Georgia
Days
18

Itinerary

Day 1 – Falkland Islands

Fly from Santiago or Punta Arenas, Chile, and tour the Falkland Islands’ very British capital, Stanley, before embarking Polar Pioneer in the late afternoon.

Days 2 to 3 – Bound for South Georgia

Bound for South Georgia, escorted by albatrosses, giant petrels and tiny Wilson’s storm petrels, our photography program begins. Our naturalist and historian enliven the crossing with informative talks and the rest of the team prepares us for our first landings with environmental and Zodiac briefings.

Days 4 to 8 – South Georgia

Spring brings an explosion of life to South Georgia and we have ample time to explore and photograph the island’s spectacular northern coast. We photograph wildlife havens that include the world’s largest king penguin rookeries, majestic albatross nests and beaches cluttered with basking elephant seals, feisty fur seals and penguins. Inspired by Shackleton’s epic, we hope to retrace the expedition’s final steps from Fortuna Bay to Stromness.

Days 9 to 10 – Scotia Sea

We cross the Scotia Sea, watch seabirds, our first iceberg and great whales including blues, fin and sei. We have time to reflect on South Georgia and prepare for Antarctica, the next leg of our adventure.

Day 11 – Elephant Island

Conditions permitting, we approach Cape Wild, a bleak, rocky spit along Elephant Island’s dramatic north coast. If sea state allows, we’ll Zodiac cruise, possibly even step ashore, to pay tribute to Shackleton’s 22 men who survived four months here.

Days 12 to 15 – Antarctic Peninsula

We hope to land in the South Shetland Islands before sailing down Gerlache Strait and awaken to the drama of Antarctica – a photographer’s paradise! We encounter pack ice and penguin rookeries alive with courtship, mating and nest-building, visit historic sites and land on the continent proper.

Days 16 to 17 – Drake Passage

Return to the realm of the albatross – the Drake Passage. We celebrate, recap our many experiences and learn to manage our abundant collection of new photos.

Day 18 – Punta Arenas

Dawn greets us in the Beagle Channel. We disembark for a tour of Puerto Williams before boarding our flight to Punta Arenas.

 



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    Enjoy FREE kayaking in Antarctica!

    Special

    For a limited time, we’re offering you a chance to experience free paddling on your adventure when you book on Photographer’s First Light – Antarctic Peninsula & South Georgia!

    Paddle past sparkling icebergs, glide through pristine, secluded bays and get up-close with porpoising penguins! But hurry, as places are limited!

    Voyage Inclusions

    • Flight from Santiago or Punta Arenas, Chile to Stanley, Falkland Islands/Malvinas (no reduced fare for starting in Punta Arenas)
    • Transfer from Stanley airport to Polar Pioneer
    • Sightseeing tour of Stanley, Falkland Islands/Malvinas
    • Transfer from Polar Pioneer to Puerto Williams airport
    • Sightseeing tour of Puerto Williams and surrounds
    • Flight from Puerto Williams to Punta Arenas
    • Accommodation on board Polar Pioneer
    • All meals, snacks, tea and coffee during the voyage
    • All shore excursions and Zodiac (inflatable boat) cruises
    • Educational lectures and guiding services from our expert team
    • Access to our on board doctor and basic medical services
    • Complimentary custom-designed Polar Expedition jacket
    • Free gumboot hire during the voyage
    • Daily cabin service
    • An Aurora Expeditions’ multi-purpose waterproof jacket
    • Comprehensive pre-departure information
    • Professionally produced voyage journal (one per booking)
    • Port taxes and charges
    • All entry fees to historic landings sites.

    Voyage Exclusions

    • International or domestic flights to or from ship, unless specified
    • Transfers not mentioned in the itinerary
    • Airport arrival or departure taxes
    • Visa, passport, and vaccination charges
    • Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges
    • Hotels and meals not included in itinerary
    • Optional excursions not included in the itinerary
    • Optional activity surcharge. Please contact us if you wish to book any optional activities, such as sea kayaking
    • All items of a personal nature including but not limited to: alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, gratuities, and email or phone charges

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