Wildlife Photography
South Georgia.
THE FALKLANDS & SOUTH GEORGIA · 2027
Wildlife on an extraordinary scale.
A 17-day expedition with Roie Galitz
26 Sep – 12 Oct / 12 – 28 Oct 2027
17 Days
Falklands & South Georgia
Two departures
Southern spring · 2027
Magellan Explorer
Our privately chartered ship
Starting at $14,895
Per Person, in a twin room
2027 DEPARTURES
Choose your departure.
17 days aboard our privately chartered Magellan Explorer. Find the dates that work for you, then explore your cabin options.
01 THE EXPERIENCE
Some places stay
with you forever.
A beach alive with king penguins. Mountains catching the first light. A seal pup taking its first breath.
South Georgia is one of the most remarkable places I have ever visited. Together with the Falklands, it offers wild coastlines, extraordinary seabirds, and days that make you forget everything back home.
Join us for an expedition shaped around wildlife, photography, and time to take it all in. Bring your camera, your partner, or simply your curiosity.
THE KING PENGUINS
A world of
their own.
First, you see the whole colony: king penguins filling the beach beneath snow-covered mountains. Then the individual stories emerge. A pair calling. A chick waiting. A small procession making its way through the snow.
There is something to notice in every direction, whether you are composing a photograph or simply watching. This is a place worth giving your full attention.
Shared adventures · our PhotoTeva group aboard Magellan Explorer, 2026
IN OUR GUESTS’ WORDS
The journey through our guests’ eyes.
"I’m not a photographer, but Roie taught me to see further. South Georgia’s wild, mountainous islands and exceptional wildlife surpassed everything we imagined. Absolutely worth the journey."
Regis R.France · South Georgia guest 2026
02 BACK FROM THE FIELD · 2026
We were just here.
Next year, join us.
Photographs from our recent Falklands and South Georgia expedition. Open any image to see it in full.
A NOTE FROM ROIE
In 2026, 82 travelers joined us for 17 days aboard Magellan Explorer. We watched elephant seal pups being born, walked beside vast penguin colonies, and counted around 400 whales over the voyage.
What stays with me is the early mornings, the excitement on the beach, and the people who shared it. I would love for you to join the next one.
Roie Galitz
17
days exploring on our ship
82
travelers sharing
the adventure
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King Penguins in Endless Colonies
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Our Full Charter of the Best Expedition Ship
03 BACK FROM THE FIELD · 2024
It's a Pleasure to Come Back Here.
Photographs from our 2024 Falklands and South Georgia expedition. Open any image to see it in full.
WHAT'S SO SPECIAL?
Why travel with us?
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Spring awakening: Explore South Georgia as winter gives way to snow-covered landscapes and the elephant seal breeding season.
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Penguins in snow: Photograph king penguins against white beaches, fresh tracks, and dramatic mountain backdrops.
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Exceptional light: Make the most of golden sunrises, glowing reflections, and dramatic skies whenever conditions allow.
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New life: Witness elephant seal mothers nursing newborn pups while enormous males compete for territory.
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Extraordinary wildlife: Discover vast penguin colonies, elephant seals, soaring albatrosses, and possible whale encounters.
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Our private charter: Share Magellan Explorer exclusively with our group of wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.
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Comfort at sea: Enjoy private bathrooms, welcoming lounges, excellent dining, and balcony options between adventures ashore.
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Experienced guides: Explore with Roie Galitz and PhotoTeva, combining polar expertise, wildlife knowledge, and photography guidance.
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Time to observe: Our approach prioritizes patience, wildlife behavior, and photographic opportunities within permitted landing times.
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Two island worlds: Experience the Falklands’ seabird colonies and South Georgia’s spectacular mountains, glaciers, and wildlife in one voyage.
TRAVEL WITH ROIE & PHOTOTEVA
A photographer’s eye.
An explorer’s curiosity.
Wildlife photographer · Nikon Europe Ambassador · Founder of PhotoTeva
Roie has spent 17 years leading expeditions through the polar regions. His approach is about noticing more: the light, a change in an animal’s behavior, and the quiet moments between the big ones.
With Roie and the PhotoTeva team, you can develop your photography or enjoy the wildlife at your own pace. You do not need a long lens to belong here.
04 THE ROUTE
Two island worlds.
One remarkable voyage.
From southern Chile to the Falklands and South Georgia, with open-ocean passages and time to explore ashore.
Based on our published Falklands & South Georgia sea voyage plan. Ports and the final schedule will be confirmed with your trip details. Landings and their order depend on weather, sea conditions, wildlife, and permissions.
A SAMPLE OF THE 17-DAY VOYAGE
DAY 1
Punta Arenas, Chile
Board Magellan Explorer and begin the voyage.
DAY 2-4
The Falkland Islands
A day at sea, followed by island wildlife and Stanley.
DAY 5-6
Across the Southern Ocean
Seabirds, talks, and time to settle into life at sea.
DAY 7-11
South Georgia Island
Explore penguin colonies, seal beaches, and mountain-framed bays. Possible sites include Grytviken, St Andrews Bay and Gold Harbour
DAY 12-14
The return passage
Seabirds, talks, and time to review and edit your images
DAY 15-16
The Falkland Islands
Bleaker Island and New Island Rockhoppers and Nesting Albatrosses
DAY 17
Punta Arenas, Chile
Arrival early am to Punta Arenas, Disembark at 9am
YOUR EXPEDITION VESSEL
Magellan Explorer.
91 Meter Long · 16 Meters Wide · 4.3 Meters Draught · 14 Knots Cruising Speed
Wild days ashore. A warm welcome back on board. Return from each outing to your own cabin, a shared meal, and a comfortable seat overlooking the sea.
Between landings, the lounge becomes a place for stories and photography conversations. Find a quiet corner in the library, or unwind in the sauna.
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Private bathroom in every cabin
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Observation lounge, dining room, bar and library
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Gym, sauna and outdoor viewing spaces
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Zodiacs for landings when conditions allow
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Active stabilizers help reduce motion at sea
REST WELL. WAKE UP SOMEWHERE EXTRAORDINARY.
Find your cabin.
From a comfortable porthole cabin to a spacious suite. Tell us your preference and we will check availability for your departure. All cabins offer private shower and toilet
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GOOD TO KNOW
Before you go.
A journey this far south deserves a little planning. Here are answers to the questions travelers often ask.
Your South Georgia
story starts here.
LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN
Tell us when you would like to travel. We will help you explore the itinerary, choose a cabin, and understand the next steps.
Prefer to get in touch directly?
info@galitz.com
Roie Galitz & the PhotoTeva expedition team