From unique scenic beauty to a wealth of biological diversity, South Georgia is a can’t-miss stop on any Antarctic journey, and a compelling destination all its own.

1. It’s the land of a million kings
King penguins are the largest penguin species apart from emperors, and just one of these colorful, three-foot-tall birds is a memorable sight. Imagine, then, setting food amid a colony of hundreds of thousands of king penguins gathered at Salisbury Plain or Gold Harbor, their cries audible for miles around.

2. You’ll see a cornucopia of species
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Penguins, icebergs, a top-notch Expedition Team — there are countless reasons why an Antarctica voyage is a true trip of a lifetime. Here are ten of our favorites.

1. Penguins, penguins, and more penguins
The unofficial ambassadors of Antarctica, penguins come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from the small black-and-white Adélie to the orange-trimmed King, both found exclusively in the Antarctic region. Penguins have no innate fear of humans and visitors often find themselves approached by the curious birds.

2. Every picture is postcard-worthy
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (January 4, 2012) — Following on the heels of its award-winning blog (“50 Essential Experiences”), Princess Cruises today launched a new blog called “Inspired to Cruise: A Year of Reasons to Get Away From the Everyday” (www.InspiredToCruise.com). Throughout 2012, the blog will gradually reveal 52 passenger stories about what compelled them to take a cruise vacation. The blog will explore the myriad celebrations, accomplishments, family milestones and other inspired reasons…
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (February 3, 2012) — Princess Cruises’ new blog, “Inspired to Cruise: A Year of Reasons to Get Away From the Everyday” has chronicled its first five reasons to cruise, offering readers a collection of intriguing passenger stories about what inspired them to vacation at sea. With tales of rekindling romance, spoiling grandchildren, getting away with a group of “princesses,” bonding with kids before they leave the nest, and finding a special way to enjoy an anniversary dance…
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (March 7, 2012) — : Princess Cruises’new blog, “Inspired to Cruise: A Year of Reasons to Get Away From the Everyday” has chronicled its second five reasons to cruise, offering readers a new collection of distinct passenger stories about what can inspire travelers to vacation at sea. With touching tales of surprising a family member with the vacation of a lifetime, reliving wartime memories, visiting family members far away, sailing aboard “The Love Boat,” and reconnecting …
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (April 10, 2012) — Princess Cruises’ blog, “Inspired to Cruise: A Year of Reasons to Get Away From the Everyday” has chronicled its next five reasons to cruise, offering readers a new collection of distinct passenger stories about what can inspire travelers to vacation at sea.With touching tales of a Vietnam veteran returning to Southeast Asia thanks to a gift from his late mother, a trip to educate the world’s youth about geography, a chance to discover family stories, wa…
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (August 29, 2012) – Princess Cruises’ blog, “Inspired to Cruise: A Year of Reasons to Get Away From the Everyday” has chronicled an additional five reasons to cruise, presenting a new selection of heartwarming and inspiring passenger stories about the many things that can motivate travelers to choose a vacation at sea.The most recent stories are from cruisers who have proposed at sea, taken ashes of a surfing pioneer back to the waves of Hawaii, and run a marathon for chari…
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (October 2, 2012) – Princess Cruises’ blog, “Inspired to Cruise: A Year of Reasons to Get Away From the Everyday” has chronicled an additional five reasons to cruise, presenting a new selection of heartwarming and inspiring passenger stories about the many things that can motivate travelers to choose a vacation at sea.The most recent stories are from cruisers who have had an adventure turn into marriage, found a home-away-from-home, met a foster child, and even used images …
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (November 6, 2012) – Princess Cruises’ blog, “Inspired to Cruise: A Year of Reasons to Get Away From the Everyday” has chronicled an additional five reasons to cruise, presenting a new selection of heartwarming and inspiring passenger stories about the many things that can motivate travelers to choose a vacation at sea.The most recent stories are from cruisers who have granted a fellow Vietnam veteran’s last wish, got to know a recently discovered birth family, reconnected …
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (December 11, 2012) – Princess Cruises’ blog, “Inspired to Cruise: A Year of Reasons to Get Away From the Everyday” has chronicled an additional five reasons to cruise, offering a new selection of romantic and endearing passenger stories about the many motivations for travelers to choose to vacation at sea.The most recent stories include tales from cruisers who met at sea and because of that saw a cruise as the perfect place for a honeymoon or a 50th anniversary celebration…
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