10 Jan 2013
Slipping by the Snares
With high seas and strong winds we took the decision to forgo the usual Zodiac cruise of the Snares Islands. Hopefully we will be able to take a closer look at them on our return journey. Passengers are keeping a low profile as they gain their sea legs on the tempestous Southern Ocean.
09 Jan 2013
We sailed at 1000hrs, farewelled by a local pipe band and are now bound for Antarctica's Ross Sea. Spirits are high as we cruise down past Tairoa Hea…READ MORE
08 Jan 2013
We slipped into port in the small hours of the morning and the passengers who joined us for Birding Down Under have now dispersed like migratory bir…READ MORE
05 Jan 2013
The day was spent ashore in the private reserve at Awatotara. The weather cleared and everybody enjoyed great views of the endemic Warbler and Pigeon…READ MORE