Journey to the Heart of the Polar Worlds: South Georgia and Antarctica
Experience the awe-inspiring contrast of two polar realms—South Georgia’s thriving wildlife spectacle and Antarctica’s majestic, ever-changing landscapes—on an expedition that brings you face to face with nature at its most raw and spectacular.
In South Georgia, dramatic coastlines are alive with activity year-round. Vast king penguin rookeries stretch across the beaches, where adults tend to their fluffy chicks or engage in elaborate courtship rituals depending on the season. Massive elephant seals haul out along the shores, clashing in thunderous battles or resting in sprawling harems, while soaring above, wandering albatrosses trace elegant arcs across the sky.
Farther south, Antarctica unfolds as a land of extremes—timeless, pristine, and teeming with life. Sculpted icebergs drift through icy bays, home to bustling penguin colonies and patrolling leopard seals. Depending on the time of your visit, you may witness penguins courting, nesting, or raising their young, while whales breach and dive among floes and ice-clad fjords.
From the sub-Antarctic riches of South Georgia to the stark, silent beauty of Antarctica, each moment in these remote wildernesses offers a rare and unforgettable glimpse into the rhythm of life at the edge of the world.
Day 1 Arrival at Port Stanley, the Falkland Islands
Days 2 - 3 Sail across the Southern Ocean
Days 3 - 8 South Georgia
Days 9 - 10 Sail across the Scotia Sea
Days 11 - 14 Antarctic Peninsula
Day 15 Return to Puerto Natales
Day 16 Conclusion of the voyage
Please note:
Vessel Type: Small Expedition Ship
Length: 71 meters
Passenger Capacity: 42
Built for true polar exploration, MV Polar Athena combines the rugged power of an icebreaker with the intimacy of small-group travel. With the highest 1A Super ice-class rating and space for just 42 guests, she offers one of the most personal Antarctic experiences available. Born as a research vessel and reimagined for modern-day adventurers, Polar Athena slices through heavy sea ice with ease, offering unmatched agility, comfort, and access to remote destinations. Her small size ensures that all guests can disembark together for Zodiac excursions, maximising time ashore and embracing the spontaneity of wildlife encounters and shifting weather.
On board, guests enjoy Scandinavian-style comfort with thoughtfully designed cabins, panoramic observation lounges, and a warm, family-like atmosphere. Whether you're spotting whales from the elevated bow deck, relaxing in the wellness area’s hot tub, or enjoying freshly prepared meals in the cosy dining room, Polar Athena offers immersive exploration without the crowds. Her bridge lounges welcome guests throughout the voyage, offering behind-the-scenes insight and a shared sense of purpose with the crew, making each journey feel like a genuine expedition into the unknown.
The Classic Twin cabin offers a cosy, Scandinavian-inspired space featuring two lower twin beds and a porthole window. Recently refurbished, it includes a wardrobe and an en-suite shower and toilet, providing a stylish yet homely retreat. The perfect place to unwind after exploring the remote corners of the planet.
Price: $34995 AUD
The Signature Twin cabin combines comfort and charm with its Scandinavian-inspired design. This welcoming space offers two lower twin beds, and natural light gently brightens the room through thoughtfully placed windows. Enjoy the convenience of an ensuite shower and toilet, ample wardrobe space, and a dedicated desk area. A homely setting on your polar journey.
Price: $36495 AUD
The Single Signature cabin is where Scandinavian design meets practical comfort, offering either two lower beds or bunk beds. Each cabin features windows that fill the space with natural light, a wardrobe for storage, and a private ensuite bathroom with an ensuite shower and toilet. Perfectly suited for solo travellers, these cabins provide a peaceful retreat to relax and recharge.
Price: $36495 AUD
The Classic Suite is a roomy and stylish Scandinavian-inspired sanctuary. This light and airy cabin features large windows, a plush double bed, a cosy lounge with a corner desk and a comfortable sofa, perfect for curling up on with a good book. With an ensuite shower and toilet, and thoughtful touches throughout, this is the perfect place to relax and enjoy peaceful moments after a day exploring the polar wilderness.
Price: $43495 AUD
The Signature Suite is Polar Athena’s most luxurious accommodation, fully refurbished with an elegant Scandinavian design. This spacious retreat features a plush double bed, a relaxing lounge area with a sofa, and a stylish corner desk—perfect for journaling your travel adventures. Large windows fill the cabin with natural light, offering scenic polar views and a tranquil sanctuary after your days of exploration.
Price: $46495 AUD
South Georgia and Antarctica Photo Tour with Paul Goldstein
The Classic Twin cabin offers a cosy, Scandinavian-inspired space featuring two lower twin beds and a porthole window. Recently refurbished, it includes a wardrobe and an en-suite shower and toilet, providing a stylish yet homely retreat. The perfect place to unwind after exploring the remote corners of the planet.
Price: $34995 AUD
The Signature Twin cabin combines comfort and charm with its Scandinavian-inspired design. This welcoming space offers two lower twin beds, and natural light gently brightens the room through thoughtfully placed windows. Enjoy the convenience of an ensuite shower and toilet, ample wardrobe space, and a dedicated desk area. A homely setting on your polar journey.
Price: $36495 AUD
The Single Signature cabin is where Scandinavian design meets practical comfort, offering either two lower beds or bunk beds. Each cabin features windows that fill the space with natural light, a wardrobe for storage, and a private ensuite bathroom with an ensuite shower and toilet. Perfectly suited for solo travellers, these cabins provide a peaceful retreat to relax and recharge.
Price: $36495 AUD
The Classic Suite is a roomy and stylish Scandinavian-inspired sanctuary. This light and airy cabin features large windows, a plush double bed, a cosy lounge with a corner desk and a comfortable sofa, perfect for curling up on with a good book. With an ensuite shower and toilet, and thoughtful touches throughout, this is the perfect place to relax and enjoy peaceful moments after a day exploring the polar wilderness.
Price: $43495 AUD
The Signature Suite is Polar Athena’s most luxurious accommodation, fully refurbished with an elegant Scandinavian design. This spacious retreat features a plush double bed, a relaxing lounge area with a sofa, and a stylish corner desk—perfect for journaling your travel adventures. Large windows fill the cabin with natural light, offering scenic polar views and a tranquil sanctuary after your days of exploration.
Price: $46495 AUD
The Classic Twin cabin offers a cosy, Scandinavian-inspired space featuring two lower twin beds and a porthole window. Recently refurbished, it includes a wardrobe and an en-suite shower and toilet, providing a stylish yet homely retreat. The perfect place to unwind after exploring the remote corners of the planet.
Price: $34995 AUD
The Single Signature cabin is where Scandinavian design meets practical comfort, offering either two lower beds or bunk beds. Each cabin features windows that fill the space with natural light, a wardrobe for storage, and a private ensuite bathroom with an ensuite shower and toilet. Perfectly suited for solo travellers, these cabins provide a peaceful retreat to relax and recharge.
Price: $36495 AUD
The Signature Twin cabin combines comfort and charm with its Scandinavian-inspired design. This welcoming space offers two lower twin beds, and natural light gently brightens the room through thoughtfully placed windows. Enjoy the convenience of an ensuite shower and toilet, ample wardrobe space, and a dedicated desk area. A homely setting on your polar journey.
Price: $36495 AUD
The Classic Suite is a roomy and stylish Scandinavian-inspired sanctuary. This light and airy cabin features large windows, a plush double bed, a cosy lounge with a corner desk and a comfortable sofa, perfect for curling up on with a good book. With an ensuite shower and toilet, and thoughtful touches throughout, this is the perfect place to relax and enjoy peaceful moments after a day exploring the polar wilderness.
Price: $43495 AUD
The Signature Suite is Polar Athena’s most luxurious accommodation, fully refurbished with an elegant Scandinavian design. This spacious retreat features a plush double bed, a relaxing lounge area with a sofa, and a stylish corner desk—perfect for journaling your travel adventures. Large windows fill the cabin with natural light, offering scenic polar views and a tranquil sanctuary after your days of exploration.
Price: $46495 AUD
The Classic Twin cabin offers a cosy, Scandinavian-inspired space featuring two lower twin beds and a porthole window. Recently refurbished, it includes a wardrobe and an en-suite shower and toilet, providing a stylish yet homely retreat. The perfect place to unwind after exploring the remote corners of the planet.
Price: $34995 AUD
The Signature Twin cabin combines comfort and charm with its Scandinavian-inspired design. This welcoming space offers two lower twin beds, and natural light gently brightens the room through thoughtfully placed windows. Enjoy the convenience of an ensuite shower and toilet, ample wardrobe space, and a dedicated desk area. A homely setting on your polar journey.
Price: $36495 AUD
The Classic Suite is a roomy and stylish Scandinavian-inspired sanctuary. This light and airy cabin features large windows, a plush double bed, a cosy lounge with a corner desk and a comfortable sofa, perfect for curling up on with a good book. With an ensuite shower and toilet, and thoughtful touches throughout, this is the perfect place to relax and enjoy peaceful moments after a day exploring the polar wilderness.
Price: $43495 AUD
The Single Signature cabin is where Scandinavian design meets practical comfort, offering either two lower beds or bunk beds. Each cabin features windows that fill the space with natural light, a wardrobe for storage, and a private ensuite bathroom with an ensuite shower and toilet. Perfectly suited for solo travellers, these cabins provide a peaceful retreat to relax and recharge.
Price: $36495 AUD
The Signature Suite is Polar Athena’s most luxurious accommodation, fully refurbished with an elegant Scandinavian design. This spacious retreat features a plush double bed, a relaxing lounge area with a sofa, and a stylish corner desk—perfect for journaling your travel adventures. Large windows fill the cabin with natural light, offering scenic polar views and a tranquil sanctuary after your days of exploration.
Price: $46495 AUD
The Classic Twin cabin offers a cosy, Scandinavian-inspired space featuring two lower twin beds and a porthole window. Recently refurbished, it includes a wardrobe and an en-suite shower and toilet, providing a stylish yet homely retreat. The perfect place to unwind after exploring the remote corners of the planet.
Price: $35995 AUD
The Signature Twin cabin combines comfort and charm with its Scandinavian-inspired design. This welcoming space offers two lower twin beds, and natural light gently brightens the room through thoughtfully placed windows. Enjoy the convenience of an ensuite shower and toilet, ample wardrobe space, and a dedicated desk area. A homely setting on your polar journey.
Price: $37495 AUD
The Single Signature cabin is where Scandinavian design meets practical comfort, offering either two lower beds or bunk beds. Each cabin features windows that fill the space with natural light, a wardrobe for storage, and a private ensuite bathroom with an ensuite shower and toilet. Perfectly suited for solo travellers, these cabins provide a peaceful retreat to relax and recharge.
Price: $37495 AUD
The Classic Suite is a roomy and stylish Scandinavian-inspired sanctuary. This light and airy cabin features large windows, a plush double bed, a cosy lounge with a corner desk and a comfortable sofa, perfect for curling up on with a good book. With an ensuite shower and toilet, and thoughtful touches throughout, this is the perfect place to relax and enjoy peaceful moments after a day exploring the polar wilderness.
Price: $44495 AUD
The Signature Suite is Polar Athena’s most luxurious accommodation, fully refurbished with an elegant Scandinavian design. This spacious retreat features a plush double bed, a relaxing lounge area with a sofa, and a stylish corner desk—perfect for journaling your travel adventures. Large windows fill the cabin with natural light, offering scenic polar views and a tranquil sanctuary after your days of exploration.
Price: $47495 AUD
