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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.
OTL08-24, trip log, Around Spitsbergen - In the realm of polar bear & ice
We took a searching break at 15:00 to rest our eyes and enjoyed hot chocolate on the top deck. The hot chocolate must have worked its magic because shortly after our break, the first bear of the trip was seen!
