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How We Review and Compare South Georgia Expedition Cruises
South Georgia Cruise Guide is an independent editorial publication. No cruise operator, booking platform, or travel agency pays for inclusion or ranking. Editorial control is fully retained.
The Five Criteria
Every operator comparison on this site is scored against the same five weighted criteria:
| Criterion | Weight | What we measure |
|---|---|---|
| Landing frequency and duration in South Georgia | 30% | Shore excursions per day, hours ashore specifically in South Georgia |
| Staff-to-guest ratio and expertise | 25% | Named naturalists, biologists, historians; verifiable ratio |
| IAATO compliance and ship size | 20% | 100-passenger shore limit adherence, ice class rating |
| Itinerary depth in South Georgia | 15% | Days allocated specifically to South Georgia vs transit |
| Cost per day at South Georgia | 10% | Per-person across cabin categories, inclusions vs add-ons |
Fact-Checking Policy
- Any figure marked with a
[verify before publishing]label requires primary source confirmation before it is treated as final. - Verified facts cite their source.
- We publish "not confirmed" rather than invent figures.
Update Schedule
This guide is reviewed on a seasonal basis to reflect operator itinerary changes, pricing shifts, and IAATO regulatory updates. Current version: September 2026.