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PLA24-22, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
We entered the port and were welcomed by the Expedition Team and the Hotel Team at the Plancius’ gangway. After we had been shown to our roo

OTL24-22, trip log, Basecamp Antarctica Incl. Anvers Island and Flandres Bay
At first just a trickle of people, clutching camera bags and obviously eager to view the ship, ambled along the quayside. This slowly increa

HDS23-22, trip log, Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage
On embarkation, our luck already began as it was clear and sunny while we are embarking our home for the next 10 days, the Dutch Expedition

HDS22-22, trip log, Antarctica - 'Basecamp'- free camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking,
We spend the rest of the evening cruising down the Beagle Channel. As we prepare ourselves to go down for our first dinner the ship is surro

OTL23-22, trip log, Weddell Sea, In search of the Emperor penguin
We were warmly welcomed by all the crew and staff who assisted us in finding our cabins. We had a little time to explore the ship and get ou

OTL22-22, trip log, Weddell Sea - In search of the Emperor penguin
On Snow Hill Island the morning turned out glorious. Being able to walk on this massive blanket of frozen sea water was special enough in it

HDS21-22, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
The day started with a beautiful sunrise and we enjoyed a tasty breakfast before heading to the outer decks. Many birds such as Black-browed

OTL21-22, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
When we arose from our sleep and headed outside, we saw beautiful, calm seas and sunshine; perfect conditions to begin looking out for wonde

HDS14-22, trip log, East Greenland Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis
While we sail out of the fjord, the scenery is stunning and how could it get any better… we have the first sightings of whales. Some humpbac

OTL14-22, trip log, East Greenland Scoresby Sund - Basecamp
Before most of us retreat to our cabins to rest we hear Jan’s voice through the speakers. We have northern lights – while crossing the Arcti

PLA13-22, trip log, Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland
Dinner was served and we got to meet some of our fellow travellers who would be sharing this voyage to Greenland. As we began our navigation

OTL13-22, trip log, Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland
Today is the day! Our long-awaited Arctic adventure is about to begin (a few years wait for some of us!). Our story begins in Longyearbyen,

HDS12-22, trip log, North Spitsbergen - Farthest North
As the day drew to a close there were dolphin and whale sightings, and eventually the sun got low enough in the sky to give dramatic “sunset

PLA12-22, trip log, Around Spitsbergen - Kvitoya, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
It was a beautiful evening as we sailed out into Isfjord and we hoped this weather would be with us for the next 9 days. As we began our nav

HDS11X22, trip log, North Spitsbergen - Farthest North
As we set sail, we received a warm welcome and orientation briefing from our Hotel Manager Michael and Expedition Leader (EL) Sara. They gav
PLA11-22, trip log, Around Spitsbergen - Kvitoya, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
Once on board the passengers started to get acquainted with the ship and were soon invited to a general introduction. A safety briefing was
OTL11-22, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
When we were enjoying our lovely breakfast, we heard the voice of our expedition leader Claudio that there was a Polar Bear on the ice, clos

HDS10X22, trip log, Spitsbergen - Greenland - Jan Mayen - Spitsbergen
Our Arctic adventure began on a grey drizzly afternoon – let’s be honest, it was raining. Happily, the weather cleared as the afternoon adva

OTL10-22, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
Today was the day! Our long-awaited Arctic adventure was about to begin (a few years wait for some of us!) our story begins in Longyearbyen,

OTL09-22, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
Our first full day of expedition cruising officially began with a wake-up call from Expedition Leader (EL) Pippa at 7:15am, but some excited
OTL08-22, trip log, East Spitsbergen - Arctic Academy
During this expedition scientists and tourists travelled together to one of the most remote places of the arctic region. The primary goal of