Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland (Malvinas) Islands
The Most In-depth Wildlife Expeditions
The Cheesemans' Antarctic Expeditions provide unique experiences with the best and most in-depth wildlife tours to the Southern Ocean. We do not make such a claim lightly. We have been continuously perfecting our itineraries to Antarctica since 1994. Read our Antarctica Blog with experiences from the field and more!
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Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia and Falkland Islands
Friendly Chinstrap Penguins
Our Antarctica, South Georgia, and Falkland Island expeditions offer 26-days aboard our ship, one of the most in-depth itineraries that you will find! This expedition includes three days in the Falkland Islands, eight days on remote and pristine South Georgia and the South Orkney Islands, and seven days along the Antarctic Peninsula and its adjacent islands.
NEW! View our Antarctica photo and video galleries.
December 28, 2009 to January 25, 2010
Expedition Leaders: Doug, Gail and Ted Cheeseman, plus a large staff
Participants: 94
Days: 29 total
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Use this information to compare our expedition to others. We are sure we will come out on top!
South Georgia and Falkland Islands
Elephant Seals
Our travelmates tell us that South Georgia is their favorite place on earth! So we came up with an itinerary that concentrates on this magical place. We are one of only a few tour operators to offer this unique expedition with ten to eleven days visiting pristine South Georgia and three days on the wonderful Falkland Islands.
NEW! View our South Georgia photo and video galleries.
Read about the historic aspects of this expedition.
October 15 to November 8, 2009
Expedition Leader: Ted Cheeseman, plus a large staff
Participants: 74
Days: 25 total
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Why Do Our Expeditions Stand Out from the Others?
Abundant Time Ashore - We spare no effort to be able to offer you as much time in the field as physically possible. Of course, how much time you spend ashore is up to you, but the choice is yours, not ours. We strive to offer at least eight hours of shore time for each landing day and often far exceed that amount. Our most eager travelmates can spend an average of 125 hours in the field during our expeditions. Don't go to Antarctica and find yourself stuck on a ship when you want to be exploring this magical place!
Jam-Packed Itinerary - We have the most in-depth itineraries that you will find! We have been continuously perfecting our itinerary to the Antarctica Peninsula, South Georgia Island, and the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) since 1994.
More Landings - We make more landings than other voyages. Please compare the number of landings we plan to other tours - we are sure you will find that we come out on top! We can offer more landings without rushing from one site to the next because our trip is longer. Our long experience helps us to hand pick the most fantastic sites in the Antarctic regions. Our voyages to the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia Island and the Falkland Islands plan 25 or more landings!
We are full
members of IAATO
Small Group - IAATO rules state that only 100 people are allowed to go ashore at one time (except on Prion Island, where only 50 are allowed). Having fewer than 100 participants on board allows everyone to be ashore at the same time, eliminating timed shifts and maximizing field time. Our groups are small enough so we can land ashore at the same time without creating a crowd, yet large enough to allow us to bring a diverse array of knowledgeable leaders.
Diverse Leaders and Staff - Excellence, expertise, and genuine interest in your enjoyment define our leaders and staff. While on shore, we offer you photography seminars, wildlife drawing classes, plus geology, bird, and nature walks to enhance your visit. Also, while on board the ship at sea, we offer ecology, geology, photography, and history lectures to inform you about this unique area. Staff members are on watch from the ship's bridge and deck to spot and identify marine mammals and seabirds. Our full slate of experienced leaders bring you a richer experience.
We maximize the number of zodiac drivers on our staff so we can quickly ferry our participants ashore, without waiting in a long queue. More drivers also allows participants greater flexibility in deciding when they would like to go ashore and return.
Our numerous and experienced staff also helps you to safely land in challenging sea conditions. For this reason, we rarely miss landings, especially at such fantastic but difficult sites as Steeple Jason in the Falklands (Malvinas) and Bailey Head on Deception Island in the Antarctic Peninsula. These are undeniably two of the most fantastic sites in the world for breeding albatross and penguins.
One of our Ships, The Polar Star, Anchored near the Antarctic Peninsula
Best Ships - We charter the entire ship to make sure that our group is cohesive and passionate about their wildlife experience. We talk to each and every participant about the natural history focus of our expedition to assure the best experience for all. We also provide a non-smoking policy for the comfort of everyone.
We also charter the best possible ships, such as the Polar Star and Ushuaia, for these types of wildlife expeditions. These ships are strong and fast, perfect for the Southern Ocean, yet small enough to provide an intimate experience. The Polar Star is an Icebreaker class ship with reinforced hull so you can feel safe as you explore the icy waters around the Antarctic Peninsula.
Great Value and Quality - Our tour is the best value of any Antarctic voyage. This is primarily because we are a small, efficient company so you are not paying for a lot of advertising and travel agent commissions. Be sure to compare the number of days, landings, and leaders, plus the hours spent ashore against other tours before you sign-up. Most of our participants have traveled with us before or have been recommended to us by their friends - this is the best evidence of our quality that you can get.
Our leaders and participants are a most enthusiastic, excited, and fun bunch of people. Many of our travelmates are repeat participants, so you will likely see a familiar face or two on our tours. Many new and lasting friendships have been started on a Cheesemans' expedition. Read our Antarctica Blog with experiences from the field and more!
Passionate Conservation - We are concerned about protecting the polar environments and have supported many conservation efforts over the years. We promote protection of the Wandering Albatross and other albatross species. We are full members of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), and Ted Cheeseman is a member of their Executive Committee. IAATO is a membership organization that advocates, promotes, and practices safe and environmentally responsible travel to the Antarctic.
Wandering Albatross, South Georgia Island
Accessible Expedition Leaders - If you want the best in wildlife experiences, please contact us. More than likely you will talk directly to one of the expedition leaders (Doug, Gail, or Ted Cheeseman). We are happy to answer all your questions, no matter how small! We can also provide names and contacts of former travelers, for you to get an unbiased opinion.
Comprehensive Expedition Log - We publish and distribute a trip log to each traveler after the conclusion of each trip, complete with photos taken by participants on that voyage. It is a wonderful way to share your experience with others and to reminisce about your once-in-a-lifetime experience for many years to come. Read the complete log from our last expedition (PDF format).
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