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OTL26-25, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp - free camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking, photo workshop, mountaineering

OTL26-25, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp - free camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking,

The scenery alone was enough to leave us in awe, but our enjoyment was further enhanced by the many humpback whales, particularly a close sw

HDS25-25, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

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

PLA25-25, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp - free camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking,

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

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

PLA24-24, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

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

HDS24-24, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp - free camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking,

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

OTL24-24, trip log, Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage + navigational worksh

We saw several Weddell and crabeater seals sunbathing on ice floes as hundreds of gentoo penguins darted near our boats, feeding on the abun

HDS23-24, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp

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

OTL23-24, trip log, Weddell Sea - In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopter

We could hear the penguin chicks from a distance, while approaching the colony. These fluffy bundles of grey down were as endearing as ever,

OTL22-24, trip log,  Weddell Sea - In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters

OTL22-24, trip log, Weddell Sea - In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopter

Excitement levels reached new heights when our ears picked up the unmistakable melodious calls of adult Emperor penguins

HDS21a24, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp

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

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

OTL12-24, trip log, East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis, Including Long H

The Northern Lights made yet another appearance, keeping many of us awake late into the night as the sky above Rypefjord shimmered beautiful

OTL11-24, trip log, Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes

OTL11-24, trip log, Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Lo

From our vantage point, we watched as the bear occasionally lifted her head, giving us a sleepy glance before settling back down. She seemed

PLA12-24, trip log, East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes

PLA12-24, trip log, East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis, Including Long H

As the sun rose higher, we approached the imposing south wall of Scoresby Sund, Volquaart Boons Kyst, and our destination for the morning; V

HDS12-24, trip log, Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes

HDS12-24, trip log, Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Lo

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

PLA11-24, trip log, Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Lo

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

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

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

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

PLA08-24, trip log, Around Spitsbergen - In the realm of polar bear & ice

PLA08-24, trip log, Around Spitsbergen - In the realm of polar bear & ice

This morning's destination was a unique and rarely visited place: Rossøya, the northernmost island in the archipelago of Sjuøyane (Seven Isl

HDS08-24, trip log, Around Spitsbergen - In the realm of polar bear & ice

HDS08-24, trip log, Around Spitsbergen - In the realm of polar bear & ice

We spent the afternoon surrounded by amazing icebergs of different shapes, sizes, and colors.

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