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We had one final presentation on the Drake crossing that I waited to write about because it wasn’t by an expedition team member or ship officer.   This presentation was by Pedro who works for the BBC.   Pedro is … Continue reading →

During the first day back in the Drake, Seabourn Venture was rolling a bit, but in a good way – great for sleeping but not for walking!  As suggested, we slept in, even putting a “We’re Relaxing” tag on our … Continue reading →

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 →

Because we had been adventuring south, the morning was spent sailing Venture north.  That allowed passengers the opportunity to relax a bit. We had a lecture called Biomimicry: Designed by Nature, Adapted by Humans.  To highlight a few: The physiology … Continue reading →

After our first epic day, we had a second – highlighted by penguins, seals and a submarine! It was cool and overcast early, but still stunning – kind of a given in Antarctica. We took a zodiac ashore and had … Continue reading →

During our expedition briefing after day 1, we were told that the goal for this day would be to become the Seabourn ship that made it the farthest south ever in St. George’s sound.  Because our cruise was two days … Continue reading →

January 31st was our first day exploring in Antarctica!  We thought we were going kayaking – one of two optional excursions we had booked on this trip.  Almost everything on Expedition Cruises are included in the cruise price. In the … Continue reading →

We had two days of sailing through the Drake Passage from the tip of South America to the outer islands of Antarctica.  Conditions weren’t bad on the first day, but restless enough that Randy took some Dramamine.  Fortunately, we were … Continue reading →