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Ice, Storms and Leviathans

October 17, 2026

Between those incredible landings in South Georgia, with its immense landscape and breathtaking wildlife, we surveyed the ocean around the island from the bridge of the MS Fram. Scanning waters that changed from deep blue to turquoise to grey depending on the ever-changing mood of the sky and wind. We encountered fog, mist, rain, snow, … More Ice, Storms and Leviathans

Seals of South Georgia

September 29, 2026

The landings in South Georgia were epic. Filled with breathtaking scenery, from stunning rugged peaks, immense sweeping glaciers and ice walls to fields of tussock grass, dark pebbly beaches and water that was on occasion brilliant turquoise blue or steely grey. All filled with wildlife. It’s hard to believe if you have read the previous … More Seals of South Georgia

The King’s of South Georgia

September 9, 2026

After two days at sea, crossing from the Falklands, we arrive to the majestic landscape of South Georgia. Immense, rugged peaks, swathed in snow and ice rise from the ocean. Rivers of ice form vast glaciers that sweep down between the jagged peaks, to meet the water below. Shear drops of exposed rock form dark … More The King’s of South Georgia