South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

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AfarOct 22, 2026

6 Essential Things to Know Before Visiting Antarctica

From penguin colonies to polar camping, find out when to go, how to get there, and what to expect on your first expedition.

6 things in this story
  • HX ExpeditionsPlaceAntarcticaOffers expedition cruises to Antarctica.
  • Antarctic PeninsulaSightAntarcticaFocus of the 12-day Highlights of Antarctica Expedition Cruise.
  • GrytvikenSightSouth Georgia, South Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsFormer whaling station where Sir Ernest Shackleton is buried.
  • MS Roald AmundsenPlaceAntarcticaWorld's first battery-hybrid-powered ship.
  • MS Fridtjof NansenPlaceAntarcticaCustom-built hybrid vessel.
  • Drake PassageSightAntarctica
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