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Discover Unseen South Georgia & Follow Shackleton's Journey
South Georgia is forever etched into the annals of Antarctic exploration, and is almost intrinsically linked to the extraordinary career and
Whales, South Georgia, and Bill Smith
Bill frequently raises money for SGHT through his drawings, which are focused on South Georgia and polar expedition travel.
South Georgia Whaling Stations
South Georgia is an animal lover’s dream. In fact, it’s one of the most wildlife-rich locations we visit in all of our polar voyages, whethe
Weddell Sea, Shackleton’s Endurance, and New Swabia
Our Antarctica 2023-24 cruise program is filled with fantastic expeditions, not least of which is a new itinerary that tours key locations o
The Eight Albatrosses of Antarctica and the Sub-Antarctic
Whether you’re bound for Antarctica, the sub-Antarctic, or some combination of both, this entry will give you all the important albatross in
Oceanwide Expeditions’ “Wild, Wild South” video an Adventure in Motion finalist
Oceanwide’s short video, “Wild, Wild South: Falklands, South Georgia, Antarctica,” has been selected as a finalist in the sixth annual Adven
The South Georgia Seven: Hikes, Fjords, Whales, & Penguins
Few places encapsulate such a staggeringly rich assortment of sub-Antarctic scenery, animals, and outing opportunities as South Georgia.
Scenes from St. Andrews Bay: 12 Pics of Penguins, Seals, and More
It’s highly likely that, if you’re ever lucky enough to visit the visually stunning sub-Antarctic island chain of South Georgia, one of your
Path of Polar Heroes: Hiking Shackleton’s Historic Route
Our voyages touch on much of the same ground the giants of polar history explored, endured, and (to a lesser degree) enjoyed during their hi
The Research Stations of Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic
Numerous research stations operate throughout the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic, engaged in all manner of scientific inquiry. This article wil
Penguins, Albatrosses, Petrels: The Winged Wildlife of South Georgia
South Georgia’s location south of the Antarctic Convergence gives the island more of an Antarctic climate than other terrain of the same lat
15 Fantastic Photos of Antarctica
It's often said that it is impossible to take a bad photo in Antarctica. We'll say it again.
Eight Antarctic Whales You Might See During Your Expedition Cruise
They're powerful, they're beautiful, they're really, really big. Whales are a wonder of the natural world, and one of the best places to spo
Paradiesen auf Erden: Falkland Islands und South Georgia - Die Pure Wildnis.
... meine reise zu den pinguinen ans südliche ende der welt. hart erkämpft der stürmische seeweg über den südatlantik ins subantarktische ge
A Photo-Tour of our Cruise Ship the m/v Plancius
Welcome aboard the Plancius! She was originally named the Hr. Ms. Tydeman and was built as an oceanographic research vessel for the royal Du
Albatross, penguin and krill research in Antarctica
In the Antarctic region, a great deal of research is being conducted by national Antarctic programmes including the UK’s, Australia’s and Ja
Leonard Hussey’s Banjo: brain food
The Endurance had been trapped in pack ice for 10 months when Sir Ernest Shackleton gave the order to abandon ship on 27 October 1915. He al
Of Treacherous Rocks & Audacious Fin Whales
The morning dawned beautiful and calm, the Plancius weaving her way through the seas ever nearing Antarctic Sound. The waters were fantastic
Coming Back from the Brink: The Fur Seals of Antarctica
Once hunted to the brink of extinction, the Antarctic fur seal is one of the most populous and charismatic species of seal found in Antarcti
Abandoned Antarctica: Five Remarkable Stations Left Behind
For centuries, the most extreme scientists, explorers, fishermen, and travellers have called Antarctica home. The continent is peppered with
The Eight Great Penguin Species of Antarctica
There are 17 penguin species on the planet, but the eight most iconic reside in Antarctica, its nearby islands, and the sub-Antarctic archip
