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PLA16-19, trip log, Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland
Not long thereafter, we could demonstrate our newly gained knowledge when we embarked the zodiacs for our first landing at Buchananhalvøya,
PLA15-19, trip log, North Spitsbergen – 82 Degrees North
We slowly made our way towards the glacier, Svitjodbreen. An impressive wall of ice in blue and white colours made up the calving front of t
HDS11-19, trip log, North and Around Spitsbergen
The second hiking option was to walk to the “hanging garden” under the cliffs of the fjord, where we spotted reindeer and a white arctic fox
PLA14-19, trip log, Around Spitsbergen
Close to the landing site there were two old huts, Camp Mansfield, foundations and remains of railway lines with old steam boilers and drill
HDS09-19, trip log, Around Spitsbergen
After a mandatory safety briefing delivered by our Hotel Manager Michael, and the Chief Officer Matei, followed by a safety drill, we were
HDS08-19, trip log, Around Spitsbergen
We were shuttled ashore by zodiac and given time to wander around the museum, visit the small gift shop and send post cards home to loved on
HDS07-19, trip log, Around Spitsbergen
As breakfast was being served, we cruised in to Lilliehöökfjord, the sun was shining brightly on the calm, turquoise waters as we headed tow
PLA09-19, trip log, Around Spitsbergen
We finish our stay in Ny-Ålesund with the last zodiac leaving the pier back to the ship at around 12:30. In the afternoon, we proceeded towa
HDS06-19, trip log, In search of polar bears and pack ice
We enjoyed our first sumptuous dinner in the restaurant, while the Arctic landscape outside was bathed in the sparkling sunlight of the midn
HDS05-19, trip log, In search of polar bears and pack ice
After a good lunch it was time for the first zodiac operation. All boats where lowered and passengers dressed up appropriately for the occas
PLA07-19, trip log, North Spitsbergen, In Search of Polar Bear
After his briefings all went quickly outside again because belugas had been spotted. There were two big groups of in total at least a hundre
HDS04-19, trip log, Spitsbergen - In search of polar bears & pack-ice
We were picked up from the airport and received a warm welcome in this cold place. The midnight sun was shining, so were the faces of the ex
HDS03-19, trip log, Atlantic Odyssey- Maiden voyage Hondius
All of us were excited to finally meet the Hondius. Therefore, it felt more like writing a new chapter in an old book, rather than simply jo
PLA06-19, trip log, North Spitsbergen, In search of Polar Bear & Pack Ice
When we arrived there we got a very early wake-up call and went al to the foredeck to view the amazing sight of a bear on the ice with Belug
PLA05-19, trip log, North Spitsbergen, In search of Polar Bear & Pack Ice
After a good night sleep and sweet dreams about our first polar bear encounters on the pack-ice yesterday we woke up in the ice again. After
PLA04-19, trip log, North Spitsbergen, In search of Polar Bear & Pack Ice
Shortly afterwards expedition leader Ali announced through the PA system, that a polar bear was spotted on land. Everybody rushed outside. L
PLA31-19, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula—Whale Watching
After a delightful buffet lunch, we began our afternoon program of mandatory briefings and activities to prepare us for our time in Antarcti
OTL33-19, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula – Polar Circle, Deep South Discovery and whal
After two days at sea we finally got the chance to see the spectacular mountains covered in snow and some wild-life of Antarctica. The morni
PLA30-19, trip log, Weddell Sea - Antarctic Discoverer
The first close-up penguin experience of the trip did not disappoint. Many people chose to simply stay close to the beach and enjoy the comi
OTL32-19, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula, Basecamp
As an introduction to Antarctica goes, this does not disappoint. Penguins, seals, whales and ice, so much ice. Glaci-ers tumble chaotically
PLA29-19, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula – Polar Circle Voyage
After lunch, many of us headed out on deck to enjoy the ocean whilst other took the opportunity to have a little siesta. At 3pm Marijke gave
OTL31-19, trip log, Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica
In the morning before arrival we spotted some Sei whales in a narrow passage Ortelius passed through close to Westpoint Island. It was a su
