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PLA30-24, trip log, Antarctica - Polar Circle
We could look the whales in the eyes and seeing these intelligent and gentle giants from up close is just an incredible experience
HDS29-24, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Elephant Island - Antarctica
While at breakfast at 07:30 we sailed through a wide channel with some icebergs in the distance, but not much at first. Where were we and wh
PLA29-24, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
The bay was full of ice drifting adding to the experience, an unreal feeling. We were there, paddling in absolute silence, listening to the
OTL29-24, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
When the angry, growling monster hidden in the grass did reveal itself though it was nearly always a small Fur Seal pup, equal parts angry a
HDS28-24, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
Once we reached the final lookout point, it was mesmerizing to watch the huge colony of king penguins gathering in one place.
PLA28-24, trip log, Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage
A loud blow in the background brought us back to reality: two sleeping humpback whales were slowly travelling through the water.
PLA27-24, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
The concentration of wildlife here in the bay is incredible. More than 300,000 penguins gather here every year to breed. The scenery was gr
HDS27-24, trip log, Antarctica
We awoke early this morning as we were excited to see our ship Hondius pass through the famous Lemaire Channel.
OTL27-24, trip log, Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage
We turned off our Zodiac engines and watched the whales, holding our breath as they swam closer and closer to us.
HDS26-24, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
Hondius reached South Georgia in time for a 0410 sunrise over this beautiful island, providing guests onboard with their first breath-taking
OTL26-24, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
After taking beautiful photos, we cradled ourselves in our sleeping bags. During the night, some people saw some penguin visitors on shore a
PLA25-24, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
This afternoon a cruise around Cuverville Island was planned, but we never reached Cuverville. On the bridge, the staff spotted a pod of Kil
PLA26-24, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
We landed at Half Moon Island where we could visit a chinstrap penguin colony.
HDS25-24, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
Magellanic penguins are quite small, peculiar, constantly waddling and assisting themselves with their wings.
PLA24-23, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
As we passed a small rocky island, we saw three sleeping Weddell seals on top. It was a beautiful day to paddle through the icebergs on the
OTL25-24, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
The landscape was more beautiful than we could have imagined. A spectacular glacier surrounded our camping site. After some ice calving and
HDS24-23, trip log, Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage
Our guides took us on a short Zodiac cruise. Manoeuvring between icebergs, we tried to capture all this beauty in the form of photographs.
OTL24-23, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
The mountaineering team summited the stunning Jabet Peak, dominating the bay at over 500m above sea level.
PLA23-23, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
400,000 King Penguins, tens-of-thousands of fur seals and thousands of elephant seals all jostling for space – a cacophony of sound and smel
HDS23-23, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
The afternoon expedition unfolded at Danco Island, offering another opportunity to immerse in the wonders of Antarctica.
OTL23-23, trip log, Weddell Sea, In search of the Emperor penguin incl. helicopters
As we got closer, we could hear a cacophony of calls from the huge amount of fluffy grey chicks, which were sometimes being answered by the
HDS22-23, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
Our team made a surprise visit to every Zodiac, offering all the passengers a lovely hot chocolate with or without rum.
