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Alles weergeven
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Alles weergeven
OTL23-25, trip log, Weddell Sea - In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters
A wave of great excitement ran through the ship when it was announced that a lone emperor penguin had appeared on the ice just off our starboard side.
HDS22-25, trip log, Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage
Neko Harbour was our first continental landing on Antarctica, a milestone that carried a sense of pride and awe for everyone.
OTL22-25, trip log, Weddell Sea - In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters
We got an incredible visitor joining us at that exact moment, an emperor penguin!
OTL21-25, trip log, Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica - Photographic Special
The beach was alive with movement and sound as southern elephant seals lounged along the shore and king penguins filled the air with their brassy calls.
HDS12-25, trip log, Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes
Along the way, they spotted signs of muskoxen, startled Arctic hares, and paused often — not from exhaustion, but from awe.
PLA12-25, trip log, South Greenland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Incl. flight from Narsarsuaq to Copenhagen
All three hikes had the opportunity to pass by the hot springs, which were at a very pleasant temperature, and to spend a lengthy amount of time relaxing in the pool or at least at the edge of it.
OTL12-25, trip log, East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes
We explored the island walking the soft mossy tundra, hopping between glacially smoothed rocks and squelched through boggy patterned ground.
HDS11-25, trip log, Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes
The area around Sydkap is littered with giant icebergs which have become grounded in the fjords, and it made for a truly spectacular backdrop throughout the day.
PLA11-25, trip log, East and South Greenland Explorer
By now we all became very captivated by the unique and beautiful geology. We had plenty of time to explore it.
HDS10-25, trip log, Around Spitsbergen and Nordaustlandet
Skimming across the water in our little rubber boats was like gliding through a refrigerator.
OTL09-25, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of polar bear & ice
Overhead the sky was a veritable blizzard of birds. And a short distance offshore, the surface of the water was covered with thousands of birds bathing and diving for food.
PLA09-25, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of polar bear & ice
We started the day with a remarkable wildlife encounter. Shortly after breakfast, we spotted a polar bear on a fresh kill.
OTL08-25, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of polar bear & ice
As we wove our way through the ice, the symphony of sounds was unforgettable, the constant crackling and popping as air escaped from the ice.
OTL07-25, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of polar bear & ice
This curious young bear was walking back and forth around us – amazing!
PLA07-25, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of polar bear & ice
Valeria and Esther brought history to life, explaining the incredible story of Roald Amundsen's expeditions from Ny-Ålesund.
PLA06-25, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of polar bear & ice
Seeing this behavior and seeing the bear walk on the ice was nothing short of fantastic.
OTL06-25, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of polar bear & ice
A light fog drifted over the horizon, softening the stark contrast of sea and sky, and we found ourselves slipping quietly into the ethereal world of the pack ice.
HDS05-25, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of polar bear & ice
We went ashore at Texas Bar – not a real bar, but a historic trapper’s hut built in 1927 by Norwegian hunter and trapper Hilmar Nøis.
OTL05-25, trip log, North Spitsbergen Basecamp - Free kayaking, Hiking, Photo Workshop, Cleaning the Shores
Meanwhile, the kayakers took to the water, paddling along the sheltered bay under towering cliffs and Arctic silence.
HDS04-25, trip log, North Spitsbergen Explorer
For several minutes, passengers and crew shared a profound moment of connection with this iconic Arctic predator.
PLA05-25, trip log, North Spitsbergen Explorer
We split into three walking groups. The dramatic landscape and rich history of the area made this landing particularly memorable.
OTL04-25, trip log, North Spitsbergen Explorer
Last night we went to bed knowing that there was a polar bear about 250 metres away from the ship, sleeping.
