Monthly Archives: April 2026

Our ship got to the opening into Deception Island about 5:00 am on February 6, 2026.  We were awakened by the engines slowing, and everything being still. There is a very small 500 meter gap in the caldera that was … Continue reading →

On February 5, we woke to announcements that the morning’s landing would be difficult because of rocky terrain. That, on top of nonstop activity for five days, made us less interested in going ashore.  As an alternative, they were offering … Continue reading →

Our Antarctic journey continued February 4, 2027 at Cuverville Island.   The plan was to visit another Gentoo colony.  We saw more and more Gentoo penguins. They were everywhere.   We saw this smart penguin laying on a flat rock … Continue reading →