Atlantic Odyssey, excl. Antarctic Peninsula | 23 Days | Hondius Cruise

Ushuaia is the place where you begin your journey. The city is located at the very southern tip of the globe. South America. We depart from the small town of this South American country in the late afternoon. Resort town in Tierra del Fuego, also known as "The End of the World" Sail the Beagle Channel, a mountainous channel for the remainder of the evening.

We are now on our way to South Georgia. We have now passed the Antarctic. The convergence is formed by north-flowing rivers. We enter the sub-Antarctic zone, where cold sub-Antarctic water meets warmer subpolar waters. circum-Antarctic upwelling zone. The marine life changes. The birdlife changes too. A wide variety of petrels and albatrosses appear. Along with Cape Pigeons, and Southern Fulmars.

Our aim today is to visit some of the world's top king penguin rookeries. This time of year you have a good chance of seeing these animals nesting on eggs, with their chicks nearby. The rookeries are sometimes overflowing, with penguins traveling to and from the beach. Possible visits in this region include: 

Salisbury Plain, St. Andrews Bay, Gold Harbour - Here you can see not only the massive king penguin colony, but also elephant seals and limitless fur seal pups playing in the surf. Prion Island - This is a great location to watch for wandering albatrosses.

Grytviken - We also have the opportunity to check out this abandoned whaling station, where king penguins walk the streets and elephant seals lie around like they own the place - because they basically do! You might also see the South Georgia Museum as well as Shackleton's grave here.

Cooper Bay - This is a fine place for a Zodiac cruise, and this bay also houses a rookery of macaroni penguins. King penguins, pintails, and giant petrels may also appear here.

Moltke Harbour - Located in Royal Bay, this scenic spot gives you the chance to see the huge king penguin colony that lives here.

You may see large groups of people on either side of the Antarctic Convergence. Seabirds of Antarctica and Sub-Antarctic.

If the weather is good, we will cruise by Zodiac in Quest Bay to Gough Island. You may see penguins, including northern rockhoppers. Sub-Antarctic seals. We have been able to navigate the entire 33-mile circumference of Gough Island in previous years. The area is known for its beautiful scenery and abundance of wildlife.

Tristan da Cunha is renowned for its abundant bird population, including rockhopper penguins and several albatross species. There are many other birds, including terns and petrels. During this phase of our journey, we will visit a small settlement located on the western side of the island. We might land also at Seal Bay, on the southside of Tristan da Cunha, or Sandy Point on its east side. These stunning places offer the chance to see sub-Antarctic seals and yellow-nosed Albatrosses, while also exploring an area that is rarely explored. Visited spot. Also, we plan to land on Nightingale Island or Inaccessible Island. Both offer beautiful views of seabirds from Yellow-nosed albatrosses and brown noddies. Please note that the weather will determine our itinerary here. In 1998, the adverse weather conditions led to 35% cancellations of Tristan da Cunha lands. We will divert if we are forced to for safety. You will be able to find other options.

Often, dolphins and seabirds native to the region will follow vessels.

You will be able to experience the local culture and climate of Saint Helena Island after we arrive at Jamestown. life. If you're up for it, visit Longwood House where Napoleon lived in exile, or climb the 699 steps of Jacob's Ladder. Or, if that's not enough, snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef. You can see a multitude of tropical and subtropical species in the shallows.