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HDS26-25, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
We woke up today with Hondius anchored in Fortuna Bay, home to another king penguin colony.
OTL27-25, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp - free camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking, photo workshop, mountaineering
The gentoo penguins waddled around, while some of the chicks huddled close to their parents for warmth.
PLA26-25, trip log, Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage
A perfect sunny day to remember, especially when a noisy rookery of Chinstrap penguins welcomed us at the top.
OTL26-25, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp - free camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking, photo workshop, mountaineering
The scenery alone was enough to leave us in awe, but our enjoyment was further enhanced by the many humpback whales, particularly a close swim-by of a mother and calf.
HDS25-25, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
The king penguins are famous for being glamorous, photogenic, and prone to attracting attention wherever they go.
PLA25-25, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp - free camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking, photo workshop, mountaineering
The first day of the year began with a day in Antarctica – what a great way to start!
OTL25-25, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
Shortly after delicious buffet lunch, our ship approached Shag Rocks, a group of six islets located about 150 miles west of the mainland of South Georgia.
PLA24-24, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
We (carefully) raced outside to see 20+ orcas cruising through the swell, with at least three large males and a few mum and calf pairs.
HDS24-24, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp - free camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking, photo workshop, mountaineering
When were all lying in our pit, the perfect silence was broken a few times by the thundering sound of breaking ice in the glacier behind us.
OTL24-24, trip log, Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage + navigational workshop
We saw several Weddell and crabeater seals sunbathing on ice floes as hundreds of gentoo penguins darted near our boats, feeding on the abundant krill.
HDS23-24, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
The inner Errera Channel offered a fantastic kayaking playground past steep ice cliffs and among floating icebergs.
OTL23-24, trip log, Weddell Sea - In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters
We could hear the penguin chicks from a distance, while approaching the colony. These fluffy bundles of grey down were as endearing as ever, toddling around their parents or wandering off with their little friends.
OTL22-24, trip log, Weddell Sea - In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters
Excitement levels reached new heights when our ears picked up the unmistakable melodious calls of adult Emperor penguins
HDS21a24, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
We had the opportunity to sign up for mountaineering, kayaking, and camping, all of which are thrilling and we eagerly anticipate.
PLA20-24, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
After our long days at sea, the view of snowcapped mountains was the sight we had all been patiently waiting for.
OTL12-24, trip log, East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes
The Northern Lights made yet another appearance, keeping many of us awake late into the night as the sky above Rypefjord shimmered beautifully.
OTL11-24, trip log, Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes
From our vantage point, we watched as the bear occasionally lifted her head, giving us a sleepy glance before settling back down. She seemed almost playful, rolling onto her back, and lazily showing us her enormous paws, as if she knew she had an audience.
PLA12-24, trip log, East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes
As the sun rose higher, we approached the imposing south wall of Scoresby Sund, Volquaart Boons Kyst, and our destination for the morning; Vikingebugt.
HDS12-24, trip log, Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes
Way in the back we could observe a herd of musk oxen and their small ones which again left us just breathless.
PLA11-24, trip log, Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes
Triple WOW. Today is the best polar bear day of the season. Overall, we discovered ten kings of the Arctic.
PLA10-24, trip log, Around Spitsbergen - Kvitøya, In the realm of polar bear & ice
There it is! A sliver of white on the horizon – the polar pack ice. A frozen land is floating at the top of the world.
HDS10-24, trip log, Around Spitsbergen - Kvitøya, In the realm of polar bear & ice
We saw humpback, minke, and distant blue whales, however fin whales were the star of the show, with many being seen close to the ship.
