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Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia · King Penguin Encounter

Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia · King Penguin Encounterking penguinsLe BorealSouth GeorgiaAntarctic Peninsula and South Georgia route focused on king penguin colonies and polar wildlifePlanned South Georgia areas include Grytviken, Fortuna Bay, Gold Harbour and St Andrews Bay, subject to conditionsZodiac cruising, polar lectures and expedition landings with dedicated service support
22 daysTrip
Nov 10, 2027 – Dec 1, 2027Departure
Price on requestReference Price
Le BorealShip
Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia · King Penguin Encounter

Route Map

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Product Overview

Travel Dates
Nov 10, 2027 - Dec 1, 2027
Ship / Transport
Le Boreal

Trip Images

Images are indicative. Scenery and landing arrangements depend on the actual departure.

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A 22-day Antarctica and South Georgia journey aboard Le Boreal, linking Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, South Georgia, the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula.

Route Map

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Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia · King Penguin Encounter route map image

Trip Highlights

Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia · King Penguin Encounter

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  • The route is designed around remote coastlines, glacier scenery, wildlife search areas and flexible expedition cruising.
  • Exact landings, wildlife encounters and cruising order are confirmed onboard according to ice, weather and sea state.

Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia · King Penguin Encounter

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  • The route is designed around remote coastlines, glacier scenery, wildlife search areas and flexible expedition cruising.
  • Exact landings, wildlife encounters and cruising order are confirmed onboard according to ice, weather and sea state.

Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia · King Penguin Encounter

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  • The route is designed around remote coastlines, glacier scenery, wildlife search areas and flexible expedition cruising.
  • Exact landings, wildlife encounters and cruising order are confirmed onboard according to ice, weather and sea state.

Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia · King Penguin Encounter

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  • The route is designed around remote coastlines, glacier scenery, wildlife search areas and flexible expedition cruising.
  • Exact landings, wildlife encounters and cruising order are confirmed onboard according to ice, weather and sea state.

Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia · King Penguin Encounter

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  • The route is designed around remote coastlines, glacier scenery, wildlife search areas and flexible expedition cruising.
  • Exact landings, wildlife encounters and cruising order are confirmed onboard according to ice, weather and sea state.

Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia · King Penguin Encounter

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  • The route is designed around remote coastlines, glacier scenery, wildlife search areas and flexible expedition cruising.
  • Exact landings, wildlife encounters and cruising order are confirmed onboard according to ice, weather and sea state.

Daily Itinerary

You may first check the alongside the daily itinerary.

DAY 1-2 Nov 10-11

International Departure / Buenos Aires

Reference accommodation and meals are subject to the final departure notice.

Travel to Buenos Aires as scheduled. Final timing and activities may vary with weather, sea state, ice conditions, local regulations and supplier operations.

DAY 3 Nov 12

Buenos Aires

Reference accommodation and meals are subject to the final departure notice.

Explore the Buenos Aires area, with visits and activities confirmed according to local conditions. Final timing and activities may vary with weather, sea state, ice conditions, local regulations and supplier operations.

DAY 4 Nov 13

Buenos Aires / Ushuaia embarkation

Reference accommodation and meals are subject to the final departure notice.

Travel to Ushuaia and complete embarkation arrangements. Final timing and activities may vary with weather, sea state, ice conditions, local regulations and supplier operations.

DAY 5-7 Nov 14-16

At Sea

Reference accommodation and meals are subject to the final departure notice.

Spend the day at sea, with onboard briefings, wildlife watching and expedition planning adjusted to conditions. Final timing and activities may vary with weather, sea state, ice conditions, local regulations and supplier operations.

DAY 8 Nov 17

South Georgia and Antarctic Expedition Cruising

Reference accommodation and meals are subject to the final departure notice.

Continue expedition cruising around South Georgia or the Antarctic region, with Zodiac operations, landings, deck observation and wildlife viewing confirmed by the expedition team according to conditions. Final timing and activities may vary with weather, sea state, ice conditions, local regulations and supplier operations.

DAY 9 Nov 18

South Georgia and Antarctic Expedition Cruising

Reference accommodation and meals are subject to the final departure notice.

Continue expedition cruising around South Georgia or the Antarctic region, with Zodiac operations, landings, deck observation and wildlife viewing confirmed by the expedition team according to conditions. Final timing and activities may vary with weather, sea state, ice conditions, local regulations and supplier operations.

DAY 10-11 Nov 19-20

South Georgia and Antarctic Expedition Cruising

Reference accommodation and meals are subject to the final departure notice.

Continue expedition cruising around South Georgia or the Antarctic region, with Zodiac operations, landings, deck observation and wildlife viewing confirmed by the expedition team according to conditions. Final timing and activities may vary with weather, sea state, ice conditions, local regulations and supplier operations.

DAY 12 Nov 21

South Georgia and Antarctic Expedition Cruising

Reference accommodation and meals are subject to the final departure notice.

Continue expedition cruising around South Georgia or the Antarctic region, with Zodiac operations, landings, deck observation and wildlife viewing confirmed by the expedition team according to conditions. Final timing and activities may vary with weather, sea state, ice conditions, local regulations and supplier operations.

DAY 13 Nov 22

South Georgia and Antarctic Expedition Cruising

Reference accommodation and meals are subject to the final departure notice.

Continue expedition cruising around South Georgia or the Antarctic region, with Zodiac operations, landings, deck observation and wildlife viewing confirmed by the expedition team according to conditions. Final timing and activities may vary with weather, sea state, ice conditions, local regulations and supplier operations.

DAY 14 Nov 23

South Georgia and Antarctic Expedition Cruising

Reference accommodation and meals are subject to the final departure notice.

Continue expedition cruising around South Georgia or the Antarctic region, with Zodiac operations, landings, deck observation and wildlife viewing confirmed by the expedition team according to conditions. Final timing and activities may vary with weather, sea state, ice conditions, local regulations and supplier operations.

DAY 15 Nov 24

South Georgia and Antarctic Expedition Cruising

Reference accommodation and meals are subject to the final departure notice.

Continue expedition cruising around South Georgia or the Antarctic region, with Zodiac operations, landings, deck observation and wildlife viewing confirmed by the expedition team according to conditions. Final timing and activities may vary with weather, sea state, ice conditions, local regulations and supplier operations.

DAY 16 Nov 25

South Georgia and Antarctic Expedition Cruising

Reference accommodation and meals are subject to the final departure notice.

Continue expedition cruising around South Georgia or the Antarctic region, with Zodiac operations, landings, deck observation and wildlife viewing confirmed by the expedition team according to conditions. Final timing and activities may vary with weather, sea state, ice conditions, local regulations and supplier operations.

DAY 17-18 Nov 26-27

South Georgia and Antarctic Expedition Cruising

Reference accommodation and meals are subject to the final departure notice.

Continue expedition cruising around South Georgia or the Antarctic region, with Zodiac operations, landings, deck observation and wildlife viewing confirmed by the expedition team according to conditions. Final timing and activities may vary with weather, sea state, ice conditions, local regulations and supplier operations.

DAY 19 Nov 28

Ushuaia disembarkation / Buenos Aires

Reference accommodation and meals are subject to the final departure notice.

Complete disembarkation in Ushuaia and continue with onward travel arrangements. Final timing and activities may vary with weather, sea state, ice conditions, local regulations and supplier operations.

DAY 20-22 Nov 29-Dec 1

Buenos Aires visit / Return Travel

Meals: breakfast at the hotel; Chinese lunch; dinner in flight

Begin return travel from Buenos Aires visit as scheduled. Final timing and activities may vary with weather, sea state, ice conditions, local regulations and supplier operations.

Daily routing, visits, hotels, cruise calls, landings and wildlife activities are subject to final departure notes, supplier operations, weather, sea state, ice conditions, traffic, local rules and conservation requirements.

Ship and Cabins

Le Boreal

Le Boreal is a PONANT small expedition ship used for polar routes, combining boutique shipboard service, expedition briefings and Zodiac-supported landings where conditions allow.

Ship
Le Boreal
Route
Antarctic Peninsula + South Georgia
Details
1C

Public Areas

  • Panoramic lounge
  • Restaurant and bar venues
  • Theater / lecture space
  • Outdoor decks
  • Expedition landing support
  • Boutique expedition-ship public areas
Oceanview Stateroom image

Oceanview Stateroom

3 Deck, 19.5 sqm, sleeps 3 guests

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Deluxe Balcony Stateroom

3 Deck, 18.5 sqm + 4 sqmbalcony

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Prestige Balcony Stateroom

Apr 5/6 Deck, 18.5 sqm + 4 sqmbalcony

Deluxe Suite image

Deluxe Suite

6 Deck, 28 sqm + 5 sqmbalcony, sleeps 3 guests

Prestige Suite image

Prestige Balcony Suite

May 6 Deck, 37 sqm + 8 sqmbalcony, sleeps 4 guests

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Owner's Suite

6 Deck, 54 sqm + 10 sqmbalcony, sleeps 3 guests

Pricing Details

Cabin Pricing

Cabin Description Price
Oceanview Stateroom 3 Deck 19.5 sqm sleeps 3 guests RMB 159,900 / person
Deluxe Balcony Stateroom 3 Deck 18.5 sqm + 4 sqmbalcony RMB 189,900 / person
Prestige Balcony Stateroom 4 Deck 18.5 sqm + 4 sqmbalcony RMB 199,900 / person
Prestige Balcony Stateroom 5 Deck 18.5 sqm + 4 sqmbalcony RMB 209,900 / person
Prestige Balcony Stateroom 6 Deck 18.5 sqm + 4 sqmbalcony RMB 215,900 / person
Deluxe Suite 6 Deck 28 sqm + 5 sqmbalcony sleeps 3 guests RMB 259,900 / person
Prestige Balcony Suite 5 Deck 37 sqm + 8 sqmbalcony sleeps 4 guests RMB 275,900 / person
Prestige Balcony Suite 6 Deck 37 sqm + 8 sqmbalcony sleeps 4 guests RMB 285,900 / person
Owner's Suite 6 Deck 54 sqm + 10 sqmbalcony sleeps 3 guests RMB 399,900 / person

Included

  • Air transportation specified in the itinerary, subject to the signed contract and final ticketing.
  • Visa support or visa items listed in the confirmed quote.
  • Cruise accommodation in the listed cabin category, port charges and onboard meals as specified.
  • hotel: Buenos Aires5-star hotel 3 nights
  • Travel insurance plan arranged for the itinerary as specified in the contract.
  • Listed sightseeing, entrance tickets and land arrangements in the itinerary.
  • Included expedition activities operated by the ship or local supplier, subject to weather and safety conditions.
  • Meals marked as included in the itinerary.
  • Local driver, guide, trip support or tour leader service and gratuities as specified.
  • Included services follow the confirmed quote and signed travel contract.

Not Included

  • Passport application, renewal and related document costs.
  • Flight upgrades, schedule changes and extra airline charges not listed as included.
  • Single supplement for hotels or cabins unless specifically included.
  • Visa fees, notarization, authentication or document costs not listed as included.
  • Optional paid expedition activities unless clearly stated as included.
  • Optional tours, visits and transport not listed in the confirmed itinerary.
  • Extra costs caused by personal reasons, force majeure, schedule disruption or services outside the confirmed itinerary.

Travel Notes

Travel Notes

Polar and expedition travel may be adjusted due to weather, sea state, ice conditions and operational needs. Please prepare visas and suitable travel insurance in advance.

Booking Policy

  • Payment, cancellation and booking conditions are subject to the signed contract.

Visa Notes

Polar and expedition travel may be adjusted due to weather, sea state, ice conditions and operational needs. Please prepare visas and suitable travel insurance in advance.