South Georgia & Antarctic Odyssey featuring the South Sandwich Islands
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Departing
01 Jan 0001
Duration
0 days
Activity Level
Daily shore excursions, guided hikes & outings
Moderate
Season
2026
Polar Expeditions
King penguins
Salisbury Plain, South Georgia | Credit: Jocelyn Pride
Shag Rocks
South Georgia, Antarctica | Credit: Peter Eastway
Snorkelling at Portal Point
Portal Point, Antarctica, | Credit: Scott Portelli
Wandering albatross
South Georgia, Antarctica | Credit: Jocelyn Pride
Zodiac Cruising
Charcot Island, Antarctica | Credit: Pia Harboure
Charcot Island
Charcot Island, Antarctica | Credit: Pia Harboure
South Georgia
South Georgia & Antarctic Odyssey featuring the South Sandwich Islands
Highlights
Daniel Stavert
Expedition Leader
Daniel is an experienced Expedition Guide, Kayak Guide and Naturalist from the Blue Mountains in Australia. He has always been drawn to the beauty of wild places, the extremes of cold and light, and the abundance of life that can be found there. A curiosity for engaging in landscapes both physical and human led him to earn a Bachelor of Arts in History and gain additional qualifications in outdoor recreation, including an Australian national certification in training and assessment.
Daniel has guided people through the wilderness in Australia, Greenland, Svalbard, Fiji, the UK, Norway, and Antarctica. He possesses technical skills and experience in extended trip planning, wilderness first aid and expedition medicine, search and rescue, rock climbing and abseiling instruction, and expedition sea kayaking. He is passionate about the natural world and wildlife and has a remarkable capacity to teach and train others. Daniel’s extensive knowledge and friendly demeanor make him a valuable asset to the expeditions he joins.
Scott Portelli
Photography Guide
Scott Portelli is an international award-winning wildlife, nature and underwater photographer. He’s a member of the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) and is regarded as a leading professional in his field. Scott has spent thousands of hours in remote locations across the globe filming and photographing nature, wildlife, the underwater environment and wild places.
Scott has spent over a decade working in the polar regions with a focus on Antarctica, the Subantarctic and Arctic regions, producing a unique portfolio of fine art photography that showcases the intricate environment and its intriguing inhabitants. Working in extreme conditions, Scott’s photography provides a rarely seen glimpse above and below the surface in some of the harshest places on the planet.
As a professional nature, wildlife, underwater and aerial photographer, Scott spends a lot of time travelling the world to remote destinations in search of some of the most amazing creatures on the planet. For Scott, it is about the journey, bringing an idea to life by capturing a moment in time or by evoking an emotion. Each image has a unique story that is usually a very intimate moment that Scott may have shared with the subject.
“To create interesting concepts, it sometimes involves me immersing myself in an environment in order to research the location, subject matter and what opportunities may present themselves. I once spent two months on the back of a snow mobile in Baffin Island, Canadian Arctic in minus 37 degrees just to do a reconnaissance of the region for a series of photos I wanted to produce. In the end, I love what I do and I love sharing the natural world through photography.”
Scott was awarded at the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year in London in 2016, announced National Winner of the Sony World Photography Awards 2016 and Winner at Travel Photographer of the Year 2015. More recently, he was awarded winner in the Animal Behaviour Category at the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year ANZANG 2017, winner in the Underwater Category of the Asferico International Nature Photography Awards 2018 and runner up in the Behaviour Category at Underwater Photographer of the Year 2019. His conservation documentary also took out two awards at the prestigious French Underwater Film Festival in Marseille.
Scott's other notable awards include:
- 3rd Prize - National Geographic Travel Photo Contest - Nature Category 2019
- Winner - 13th Annual Black & White Spider Awards 2018
- Highly Honoured - Nature's Best, Windland Smith Rice International Awards 2018
- Winner - Sony World Photography Awards 2016
An accredited licensed RPAS/UAV Pilot, Scott has worked on aerial projects for some of Australia’s most sought-after tourism destinations.
Scott runs photography workshops and lectures to show enthusiasts and experts alike the best way to get the most out of their photography. On his Polar tours he specialises in Nature & Wildlife photography bringing the best tips and techniques for photographing in challenging locations.
Scott Portelli will be a special guest photographer on our Antarctica: Through the Lens voyage, departing 25 January 2027.
Catherine Buckland
Dive & Snorkel Guide
In the profession of Scuba Diving, no two days are the same. For over 15 years Catherine has thrived off this challenging environment working in a variety of marine based qualifications. Her most memorable moments are always to do with wildlife, like witnessing breaching humpback whales from the Zodiac or watching adorable Gentoo chicks develop over the season. Even though the water is icy cold, she is excited to show expeditioners the amazing aspects of underwater Antarctica.
Meet our Expert Team
Each voyage is accompanied by our highly acclaimed expedition team who we believe are the best in the business. Many are recognized leaders in their fields, keen to share their daily insights on shore and onboard. While your actual team may vary between voyages, every member of our Expedition Team is among the world's best remote area specialists.
Included Activities
Bird Watching
Lectures on wildlife, our environment, history and destinations
Marine Mammal Spotting
Photography
Scenic Cruising
Trips Ashore
Walking
Wildlife Watching
Zodiac Cruising
Our Ship
The Greg Mortimer
Capacity
148 Passengers Maximum (130 on Expedition)
Year built
2019
Cabins
76
Length
104m
Decks
8
Speed
10-12 Knots
