Itinerary 3
- Origin PortUshuaia, Argentina
- Final PortUshuaia, Argentina
- Duration20 days
Aurora Expeditions
In Shackleton’s Footsteps
Price from
$20,876
Departure Date(s)
Mar 2025
Ship
Greg Mortimer
Duration
20 days
Overview
Follow in the footsteps of ‘the Boss’ on this quintessential polar voyage, from the serene ice of the deep south to the subantarctic wildlife paradise of South Georgia. Experience the Antarctic Peninsula and set foot on the continent before making your way north to the spectacular Antarctic Sound, gateway to the Weddell Sea. Embrace the adventure as you voyage further east, navigating as far as possible into the Weddell Sea, where Shackleton’s Endurance met its fate. From here set a course to Elephant Island, the desolate outpost where Shackleton and his men finally made landfall after 497 days at sea. On the final leg of your voyage, follow the course of the James Caird across the Scotia Sea to South Georgia, where Shackleton’s voyage reached its remarkable conclusion. As you retrace the steps of this historic voyage, your expert expedition team will be by your side to enrich your journey with insights, wildlife-spotting tips and stories of Shackleton’s epic adventure.
Join internationally renowned Photographer Peter Eastway on In Shackleton’s Footsteps (ASH001G).
Highlights
- Marvel at the enormous tabular icebergs that escape the Weddell Sea into the Antarctic Sound, also known as ‘Iceberg Alley.’
- Learn about the fascinating history of Shackleton’s
- expedition, including the 2022 discovery of the shipwreck.
- Experience South Georgia, an incredible wildlife sanctuary where fur seals, elephant seals and four species of penguin coexist in harmony.
- Hike from Fortuna Bay to the abandoned Stromness whaling station, repeating the final leg of Shackleton’s remarkable traverse of South Georgia from east to west.
Available Itineraries
Our portfolio of immersive itineraries allows you to choose where and how you'd like to explore the Antarctic with the best expedition team available.
Ships
Greg Mortimer
Guests
132
Cabins
79
We drew on centuries of collective experience to map out the Greg Mortimer: purpose-built for expeditions to the wildest and most remote places on earth.
The first passenger ship to feature the revolutionary Ulstein X-BOW®, this allows the ship to cross oceans more comfortably and efficiently, and with expansive observation decks to bring you closer to the environment, inviting communal areas and unsurpassed environmental credentials, the Greg Mortimer offers the perfect base camp for adventures at the outer limits of human exploration.
