The South Shetlands consist of 11 major islands and several minor ones, totalling 3687 square kilometres of land area.

We may pass by historic Smith Island, which is the outer limit of the South Shetlands.

From north to south the main and some minor islands of the South Shetlands are:

Once your ship is in the calm waters of the South Shetlands or the Peninsula, nearly all uncomfortable motion ceases.

During December 1819 William Smith returned with his ship to the South Shetlands.

On March 1, some islands of the South Shetlands were sighted.

This marine species occurs in the Scotia Sea and the South Shetlands.

It is the biggest island of the South Shetlands, where we will disembark in Potter Bay.

He sighted the South Shetlands on February 19, but made no landing.

Two months were spent charting the South Shetlands.