28 Jan 2014
Spectacular Ice Cliffs
_ross_ice_shelf.jpg "Ross Ice Shelf")
We took a closer look at the magnificent Ross Ice Shelf at 0300 this morning. The passengers found this sight somewhat overwhelming as the giant cliffs towered above the ship. Later we landed at Cape Bird and enjoyed watching many hundreds of animated Adelie Penguins on the beach. We are still enjoying fantastic weather - long may it continue! In the afternoon we cruised along the sea ice in McMurdo Sound with great views of icebergs and the Transantarctic Mountains in the background.
27 Jan 2014
Yesterday we landed at the German Polar Research Gondwana Station, on the Antarctic continent and encountered 3 Emperors Penguins during our visit. …READ MORE
27 Jan 2014
The weather and seas have been extremely kind with a relatively smooth and quick passage towards the Ross Sea where we expect to arrive off Cape Adar…READ MORE
24 Jan 2014
We are now pushing our way through sea ice approaching Cape Adare in Antarctica on the day those interested in Antarctic history will know that Norwe…READ MORE
