South Georgia, Falklands, and Antarctic Odyssey
Aurora Expeditions · Sylvia Earle, Douglas Mawson, Greg Mortimer · 19 days

Day 1: Arrive in Ushuaia, where you will be met by a representative of Aurora Expeditions and transferred with your fellow expeditioners to your assigned pre-voyage hotel. If you are already in Ushuaia, please make your way to your hotel. Check-in is from 3 pm. This afternoon, visit the Aurora Expeditions hospitality desk in the hotel lobby, between 3 pm and 7 pm, to collect your luggage tags, and confirm if you wish to join a Lake Escondido pre-embarkation tour tomorrow. The ground-operations team will confirm details regarding your embarkation day, answer any questions, and provide you with information on where to dine or purchase last-minute items. Expeditioners arriving after 7 pm will…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | Aurora Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | Sylvia Earle, Douglas Mawson, Greg Mortimer |
| Length | 19 days |
| Region | Antarctica |
| Departures | 5 listed · 2027-01-08 to 2028-03-10 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Days 1–2 | Ushuaia, Argentina |
| Day 3 | Day-at-Sea |
| Days 4–5 | Falkland Islands (Cruising), Falkland Islands (Malvinas) |
| Day 6 | Day-at-Sea |
| Days 7–12 | South Georgia Islands, South Georgia And The South Sandwich Islands |
| Days 12–14 | Day-at-Sea |
| Days 15–18 | Antarctica (Cruising), Antarctica |
| Day 19 | King George Island, Antarctica |
| Day 19 | Air travel |
| Days 19–20 | Punta Arenas, Chile |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-08 | 2027-01-27 | 19 | Sylvia Earle | Yes |
| 2027-03-09 | 2027-03-29 | 20 | Douglas Mawson | Yes |
| 2027-10-25 | 2027-11-14 | 20 | Greg Mortimer | Yes |
| 2027-12-16 | 2028-01-04 | 19 | Sylvia Earle | Yes |
| 2028-03-10 | 2028-03-30 | 20 | Douglas Mawson | Yes |
Current offers
- Save up to 30% + up to US$3,500 air credit per person* on select voyages — through 2027-09-30 · For 35 years, Aurora Expeditions has been chasing wonder—from Antarctica’s towering icebergs and the Arctic’s wildlife-rich fjords to the vibrant rainforests of Costa Rica, the rugged shores of Scotland, and beyond. To celebrate this milestone, we're offering savings of up to 30%* plus air credit of up to US$3,500 per person* on select voyages. Join us and discover the world's wildest places. *Terms & Conditions: Chasing Wonder Up to 30% Savings + Up to US$3,500 Air Credit: Offer is valid on new bookings of select departures only, based on availability, and must be booked and deposited July 1…
- Companion Travels Free on Select 2027 Europe Small Ship Cruises — through 2027-10-31 · The greatest journeys are the ones we share. A companion travels free* when you book select 2027 Europe Small Ship Cruises aboard the Douglas Mawson or Sylvia Earle. Terms and Conditions: Companion Travels Free Offer is valid on new twin share bookings on select 2027 Small Ship Cruise voyages only which must be booked and deposited by September 30, 2026, unless sold out prior. Second guest travels free when sharing a twin cabin (i.e. 50% off twin share fare). Promotion is subject to availability at the time of booking, is capacity controlled, and is only available on the following 2026 and…
- Companion Travels Free on Select 2027 Panama Canal Small Ship Cruises — through 2027-10-31 · The greatest journeys are the ones we share. A companion travels free when you book select 2027 Small Ship Cruises through the Panama Canal and Costa Rica aboard the Douglas Mawson. Terms and Conditions: Companion Travels Free Offer is valid on new twin share bookings on select 2027 Small Ship Cruise voyages only which must be booked and deposited by September 30, 2026, unless sold out prior. Second guest travels free when sharing a twin cabin (i.e. 50% off twin share fare). Promotion is subject to availability at the time of booking, is capacity controlled, and is only available on select…
- Aurora Young Adventurers — Valid for Travel Now Through 31 Jul 2028
Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.
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