Antarctica Expedition Cruise
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
Leaving Antarctica: Reflections on a Once-in-a-Lifetime Journey
Our last night on the ship, it was sad saying goodbyes to these hard-working soles who kept our feet dry and our souls warm. Prev … Main …
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
Half Moon Island Antarctica: The Final Landing
Day 10 – Jan 7th It is a small island located in McFarlane Strait, close to Burgas Peninsula in the South Shetland Islands. The Argentine Cámara Base is located here. It is only accessible by sea and by helicopter; there is no airport of any kind. The naval base is operational occasionally during the summer, but is closed during the winter. Prev…
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
Mikkelson Harbor: Penguins, Seals & Antarctic Silence
Day 9 – Jan 6th It is a small bay indenting the south side of Trinity Island between Skottsberg Point and Borge Point, in the Palmer Archipelago. It provides excellent anchorage for ships, and was frequently used by sealing vessels in the first half of the nineteenth century and by Norwegian whaling vessels at the beginning of the twentieth century.…
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
Chiriguano Bay: Zodiac Cruising Among Icebergs
Day 8 – Jan 5th – Special Operations Boat (SOB) The bay is located northeast of Strath Point, indenting the south end of Brabant Island in the Palmer Archipelago. The bay was surveyed and named “Bahia Chiriguano” by the Argentine Antarctic Expedition, 1948–49, after the Argentine tugboat Chiriguano which took part. Prev … Next … Main …
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
Neko Harbor: The Best Penguin Landing in Antarctica
Day 7 – Jan 4th – Special Operations Boat (SOB) Neko Harbour was discovered by Belgian explorer Adrien de Gerlache during the early 20th century. It was named for a Norwegian whaling ship, the Neko, that was often found in the bay. The harbor is located on the Eastern shore of Andvord Bay and is considered a continental landing…
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
Portal Point Antarctica: Hiking on the Continent’s Edge
Day 6 – Jan 3rd – Special Operations Boat (SOB) Portal Point is a narrow point in the northeast part of Reclus Peninsula and on the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula at the entrance to Charlotte Bay. In 1956 the British built a refuge here. The wintery landscapes cover the coastline. Another day of…
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
Damoy Point & the Submarine Dive: Antarctica’s Most Unique Experience
Day 5 – Jan 2nd There is a small British hut at Damoy Point, known as Damoy Hut, was built in 1973 and was used by the British Antarctic Survey as a summer air facility and a personnel transfer station, but hasn’t been used since 1993. Just outside Damoy Hut is a refuge built by…
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
Fournier Bay Antarctica: Zodiac Landing with Penguins & Ice
Day 4 – New Year’s Day – Special Ops Boat (SOB) cruise It was charted by the French Antarctic Expedition, 1903–05, under Jean-Baptiste Charcot, and named by him for Vice Admiral Ernest Fournier of the French Navy. The bay itself is on the north coast of Anvers island. It turned out to be a beautfiul winter’s day, little windy, but…
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
A Day Aboard Viking Octantis: Food, Cabins & Daily Routine
Update to an earlier Antarctic Expedition related blog On-board welcome … We had a nice surprise on our first day when we entered our cabin … there was a Haley Hansen (HH) Parka, which was expected, and then there was also a HH light insulated liner jacket, which was not expected. Both jackets were for…
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
Crossing the Drake Passage: How Rough Is It Really?
To experience the majestic beauty of Antarctica, crossing the infamous Drake Passage is a rite of passage. Going by ship is the ultimate adventure. History The Drake Passage, one of the roughest waterways on Earth, is situated at the point where the Atlantic and Pacific oceans greet each other, with a lot of passion, where…
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
Viking Octantis Review: What Life on Board is Really Like
The planning started about a year ago, researching cruise lines – from small ships, large expedition ships to crossing the Drake Passage by air and then cruising, itineraries, best time to cruise, duration, cost, etc. We looked at several cruise offerings, from around $2K per person to $20K per person, to better understand the type…
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
Ushuaia, Argentina: Gateway to Antarctica & What to Expect
After all the planning, the back and forth, with trepidation in some quarters and excitement in others, our flight from Buenos Aires (BA) landed in Ushuaia, the southern-most tip of Argentina on Thursday afternoon, Dec 30th. This was somewhat akin to starting a bathroom remodeling project where you are dreaming of a decadent, free-standing tub…
