Sie wurden zusammen mit den Südlichen Shetlandinseln von schottischen Robbenjägern, die die das Gebiet besuchten, nach den Inseln im Norden Schottlands benannt.
Die Inseln wurden erst im Jahre 1821 entdeckt, als sie von den britischen und amerikanischen Robbenjägern George Powell und Nathaniel Palmer gesichtet wurden. Die Inseln bestehen hauptsächlich aus Fels und Eis (zu 85% vergletschert) und besitzen nur wenig Vegetation. Argentinien und das Vereinigte Königreich besitzen Forschungsstationen auf den Inseln - die Orcadas-Station und die Signy-Station.
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Falkland Islands – South Georgia – SOLAR ECLIPSE – Antarctic Peninsula
A riveting cosmic event only fully experienced along a narrow terrestrial pathway
PLAEC-21 Though you can see the total solar eclipse along a few key path locations around the globe, none of them offers as unique a “venue” as Antarctica. Combine that with everything else you’ll enjoy during this voyage and you end up with one truly exceptional...
MS Plancius
Reisezeit:
23 Nov - 12 Dez, 2021
Preis:
16400 USD
Antarctic Peninsula - SOLAR ECLIPSE - South Georgia - Falkland Islands
A riveting cosmic event only fully experienced along a narrow terrestrial pathway
HDSEC-21 Though you can see the total solar eclipse along a few key path locations around the globe, none of them offers as unique a “venue” as Antarctica. Combine that with everything else you’ll enjoy during this voyage and you end up with one truly exceptional...
MS Hondius
Reisezeit:
26 Nov - 15 Dez, 2021
Preis:
16400 USD
Falkland-Inseln – Südgeorgien – Antarktische Halbinsel
Begegne mindestens sechs Pinguinarten
PLA27-22 Diese Reise zu den Falklandinseln, Südgeorgien und der antarktischen Halbinsel ist ein wahr gewordener Traum für Tierliebhaber. Die Expedition erkundet eines der letzten ungezähmten Gebiete der Erde - ein Land mit wildromantischen Landschaften und einer...
MS Plancius
Reisezeit:
15 Jan - 3 Feb, 2022
Preis:
15500 USD
Falkland Inseln – Südgeorgien - Elephant Island - Antarktis - Polarkreis
Erlebe mindestens 6 Pinguinarten
HDS29A22 Diese Kreuzfahrt auf den Falklandinseln, Südgeorgien und der antarktischen Halbinsel ist ein wahr gewordener Traum eines Tierliebhabers. Die Expedition erkundet eines der letzten ungezähmten Gebiete der Erde - ein Land mit wildromantischen Landschaften...
MS Hondius
Reisezeit:
17 Feb - 11 Mär, 2022
Preis:
auf Anfrage
Atlantic Odyssey, incl. Antarctic Peninsula
Visit several of the remotest islands in the world!
HDS31A22 The Atlantic Odyssey is a bird-watcher’s delight as we cross paths with the migratory routes of species such as the Artic Tern & the Long-tailed Skua. We visit some of the most remote islands in the world while crossing the Atlantic and the Equator.
MS Hondius
Reisezeit:
11 Mär - 15 Apr, 2022
Preis:
auf Anfrage
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Life Changing Expedition
Although it's impossible to sum up our Oceanwide trip on Hondius from Ushuaia to The Falklands/Malvinas, South Georgia, South Orkneys, Elephant Island, South Shetlands and the Antarctic Peninsula below t
Fulfilled a lifetime dream
This trip fulfilled a lifetime dream for my spouse, Pat and I. We cannot say enough good things about Oceanwide Expedition's Leaders, Adam Turner and Sara Jenner. These two individuals are extreme
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excellent throughout we had a wonderful time and found all the staff helpful and knowledgeable . our cabin was very clean and comfortable and had all we required. the condition of the entire ship was really
Bewertung lesen »One of the most amazing things I've ever done!
This trip to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica was amazing! I honestly had no idea how fabulous it would be. I am so glad my mom suggested it! Our expedition leader, Ali, and her expedition
Bewertung lesen »Unglaublich schöne Reise
Wir haben schon sehr viel von unserer wunderschönen Erde gesehen. Was wir auf dieser traumhaften Reise kennen lernen durfte, war unglaublich. Die super gute Reiseleitung unter Ali war herrlich. Dazu die
Life-changing experience
This 18-day expedition was an amazing, life-changing experience. Everything about it was more than I could have ever expected. The entire crew and expedition team were fantastic, the educational talks were v
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What is the Temperature and Weather Like in the South Orkney Islands?
The climate in the South Orkney Islands is typically windy, wet and cold. Summer lasts from December to March, and individuals who participate in an expedition cruise to the South Orkney Islands can expect an average temperature of 3.5 degrees Celsiu
Mehr lesen »What Wildlife Can I See in the South Orkney Islands?
Bird enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to the South Orkney Islands because of the prevalence of penguins and seabirds. It is common to spot Gentoo, Adelie and Chinstrap penguins, and you may also see Snow petrels, Pintado petrels, Kelp gulls, Sheathbill
Mehr lesen »Who Owns the South Orkney Islands?
The South Orkney Islands are part of the Antarctic Treaty System, which means that they are not technically owned by any country. However, Argentina and the U.K. have both made claims upon these islands in the past. This region was first discovered b
Mehr lesen »What Unique Features Do the South Orkney Islands Have?
Coronation Island has the region’s highest point with Mount Nivea, which is located on Sunshine Glacier and stands 1,265 meters (4,050 feet) tall. This combined with the high percentage of glaciation and diverse mixture of seabirds and penguins
Mehr lesen »What equipment is needed to make photos of the solar eclipse, and do passengers have to bring that equipment themselves?
That depends on whether they only want eclipse photography or also pictures of wildlife and landscapes. Advise the passengers to look at the photography pages on our website. We avoid saying what specific equipment they might need, as this is very su
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