Take a cruise that stops on South Georgia Island. The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators allows travelers to access information which will help them organize a trip. These agencies can arrange for such details as planning the flight to the port from where the cruise sets sail. Tour operators will assist travelers in choosing the right cruise and ensuring that their trip runs smoothly. The South Georgia Island visit can include observations of the island's king penguins, elephant seals and fur seals, as well as albatross.
Travel to South Georgia Island on your own yacht or sea vessel. No air links or air strips exist on South Georgia Island, so a visitor can only arrive on the island by sea travel. South Georgia Island falls in the category of a British Overseas Territory. Individual visitors must apply in advance of their arrival for permission to land. (Visitor application forms are on the South Georgia Island Web site, listed in in the resource section of this article). Cruise companies whose cruises will land on South Georgia Island will fill out necessary forms on behalf of their passengers. The territory administration advises that visitors should provide details of all places at which they may wish to land.
Report to the Government Officer upon arrival. You can find the Government Officer at King Edward Point, Cumberland Bay East. Visitors must have, in their possession, a passport which will not expire for at least six month after the date of their arrival on South Georgia Island. All visitors to South Georgia Island over the age of 16 must pay a fee of 100 English pounds.
