South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands

Operators Website and Vessel Booking Portal — Now Live

July 01, 2026

GSGSSI has launched a dedicated website and online portal for expedition cruise and yacht operators visiting South Georgia. The portal replaces the previous booking process, providing a secure, streamlined system for registering, providing vessel details and submitting visit notifications for the 2026–27 season and beyond.

Through the portal, operators can register as a cruise or yacht operator, register vessel details once per season, submit and manage visit notifications for each visit to South Georgia, and access operator guidance documents.

The portal is available at gsgssivisits.powerappsportals.com

Operators will need to create an account to access the registration and booking system. General information about visiting South Georgia, including site guidelines and biosecurity requirements, remains available on this website.

Visitor Permit Fee Update – 3 June 2026

June 29, 2026

The Commissioner of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands has published a notice in the Gazette setting out visitor permit fees for the next three seasons, with effect from 1 July 2026.

Under the Entry Control Ordinance 2022, a fee is required before a visitor permit application is considered.

Annual Biosecurity Review 25/26 and release of new Standard Operating Procedures

June 25, 2026

South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands are recognised globally for their exceptional wildlife and relatively undisturbed ecosystems. The Territory supports vast populations of seabirds and marine mammals that depend on a healthy, intact environment. However, island ecosystems are particularly vulnerable: the introduction of a single non-native species, pest, or disease can cause long-term or irreversible damage.

South Georgia Heritage Assets Baseline Review – Invitation To Tender

May 29, 2026

The Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands invites suitably qualified and experienced external agencies to submit tenders to undertake a baseline review of its fixed and movable heritage assets.

New Darwin Plus Funding Round, 2026

May 08, 2026

The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands is proud to promote and encourage science that contributes to developing and upholding best-practice environmental management and that supports the active management and good governance of the Territory. We are therefore delighted by the announcement of a new round of Darwin Plus funding following the recent pause in the programme, and welcome applications that will contribute to the broader aims of the Government.

Happy 25th Anniversary, King Edward Point!

April 28, 2026

In late March, GSGSSI and the British Antarctic Survey  celebrated the 25th anniversary of the current King Edward Point (KEP) research station by hosting a reunion event in Cambridge. The intention was to bring together as many of the people who have lived and worked at KEP over the years as possible, who have all contributed to the ongoing legacy of this unique place. We were delighted that over 80 people were able to join us at BAS HQ with a further ~70 participants listening online.

Publication Of The New South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands Marine Protected Area Management Plan

 February 27, 2026

The Government of South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands is pleased to announce the publication of the new South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands Marine Protected Area Management Plan.

Developed following the conclusion of the recent MPA Review, the new Management Plan sets out the framework through which the Government will ensure the Marine Protected Area continues to meet its conservation objectives. It outlines the processes, measures and governance structures that underpin effective management, and provides a clear roadmap for securing the long-term protection of this globally significant marine environment.