King George Island
King George Island is the largest of the South Shetland Islands. The Island was named after King George III. The island was discovered by the British explorer William Smith in 1819. It is approximately 95 kilometres long and 25 kilometres wide with a land area of 1150 square kilometres. Over 90% of the island's surface is permanently glaciated. The coastal areas of the island are home to a comparatively diverse selection of vegetation and animal life, including Elephant Seals, Weddell and Leopard seals, and Chinstrap and Gentoo penguins.
| Cruise Lines | Nov | Dec | 2009 Jan |
Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct |
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| Voyages of Discovery |
Carnival Carnival Splendor on 04/05/09 · $529
Carnival Carnival Imagination on 12/12/08 · $179
Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas on 02/10/09 · $3,100
Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas on 04/02/09 · $2,500
Crystal Symphony on 02/16/09 · $3,595
Crystal Serenity on 05/07/09 · $4,995