South Georgia & Falklands Wildlife and Landscape Photography Expedition with Daniel Kordan

Step aboard the M/V Sea Spirit and get acquainted with your home for the next 19 days. As the ship sets sail, your expedition team will brief you on everything ahead, and you’ll feel the first stirrings of excitement as Ushuaia disappears behind you.

A day to settle in, attend expert lectures from your onboard naturalists and join your first photography session with Daniel Kordan. Prepare your equipment and mindset for the extraordinary wildlife encounters ahead — and keep an eye on the horizon.

Your first landfall brings you to the wild and windswept Falkland Islands. Penguins crowd the shoreline, black-browed albatrosses nest on dramatic clifftops, and the colourful capital of Stanley offers a fascinating slice of subantarctic history. Multiple landing sites across the archipelago set the tone for the wildlife spectacles ahead.

As the ship heads east towards South Georgia, the open ocean becomes a stage of its own. Albatrosses, petrels and other seabirds follow in the ship’s wake, while Daniel leads photography workshops and image review sessions to prepare you for what’s to come.

Seven full days in South Georgia — the undisputed highlight of the voyage and one of the most extraordinary wildlife destinations on Earth. Salisbury Plain and St. Andrews Bay are home to some of the largest king penguin colonies in the world. Elephant seals and fur seals haul out on the beaches, while wandering albatrosses breed on the hilltops above. A visit to the historic whaling station at Grytviken and the grave of Ernest Shackleton adds a profound layer of human history to this remote and deeply moving place. With seven days here, there is ample time to photograph, explore and simply soak in the atmosphere of one of the most beautiful places on the planet.

As we sail back toward the Falklands, take time to relax, reflect, and connect. Expert guides share lectures on the wildlife, history, and landscapes you’ve experienced, while the open waters still offer opportunities to spot seabirds and marine life. Unwind in the sauna, share stories with fellow travelers, and relive unforgettable moments. Upon arrival in Port Stanley, you’ll disembark after breakfast, concluding an extraordinary expedition.