Embark on an unforgettable expedition, where towering glaciers, vast penguin colonies and the mighty Bull Elephant Seals bring the world’s last great wilderness to life.
This 18-day voyage aboard the Ocean Explorer offers a front-row seat to one of nature’s most dramatic spectacles. We will be departing on 27 October 2027 to witness the arrival of the male Bull Elephant Seals on South Georgia, which only come out of the water for just one month each year. Weighing up to 4,000 kilograms, these colossal creatures haul themselves onto the beaches each year to battle for dominance and claim their harems of up to 80 females. This incredible display unfolds amid the breathtaking backdrop of 100,000 to 200,000 King Penguins whose vibrant colonies stretch across iconic sites such as Salisbury Plains and Gold Harbour.
Your journey continues through the annals of exploration history as we visit Grytviken, where Sir Ernest Shackleton rests, and explore the haunting remains of the old whaling station that once sustained the island. Then we venture south to the Antarctic Peninsula, where towering peaks, glistening glaciers and vast colonies of gentoo, chinstrap and Adélie penguins await. With a maximum of 130 guests, the Ocean Explorer provides an intimate setting for discovery whether you’re gliding past icebergs by Zodiac, kayaking through crystal waters or attending lectures on wildlife, glaciology and polar history led by our world-class Expedition Team.
Your expedition includes everything needed for an extraordinary polar adventure. Follow in the wake of Shackleton, stand among vast penguin colonies and witness the raw power of nature in one of Earth’s last untouched frontiers. This is not just a journey; it is a passage into the heart of the Antarctic wilderness.
See the price schedule for the cabins below.
| Cabin Category |
No. Cabins |
No. Berths |
Published rate |
Special Peregrine Travel Centre WA rate |
| Veranda Stateroom |
7 |
14 |
$42,295* |
$33,995* |
| Veranda Suite |
4 |
8 |
$44,795* |
$37,995* |
| Studio Single |
1 |
1 |
$52,795* |
$39,995* |
| Studio Single Veranda |
1 |
1 |
$56,995* |
$43,875* |
Departs 27 October 2027