Half Moon Island, Antarctica, 2/3/2024, National Geographic Resolution
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National Geographic Resolution
Antarctica
Today, National Geographic Resolution successfully made her way across the Drake Passage! We took advantage of our morning at sea to go over some briefings about how operations work in Antarctica. We then landed on Half Moon Island for our first looks at a penguin colony!
Nathan Kelley developed his love for nature as a kid at his family’s cabin in Northern Wisconsin. Family fishing trips, camping, hiking and a trip to his first National Park in the Everglades, all vigorously shaped his passion for the natural world. ...
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It was our last day on the ocean and National Geographic Endurance pushed through the waves of the Drake Passage with ease. Giant petrels, black-browed and wandering albatrosses joined us as we headed for Cape Horn and into the Beagle Channel. Captain Aaron Wood bid us farewell as we enjoyed one last evening in the Ice Lounge.
As we sail north across the Drake Passage, we bid farewell to Antarctica, still awed by its icy grandeur. Though leaving the White Continent is never easy, the energy on board remains high, with guests immersing themselves in shipboard activities—attending presentations, scanning the horizon for seabirds and whales, pampering in the Sanctuary, and reflecting on unforgettable moments. The open bridge invites curious minds to chat with officers and naturalists or simply take in the vast seascape. And while our expedition winds down, the comforts of National Geographic Endurance offer a welcome chance to unwind after multiple long days of exploration.
Today was an incredible day of exploration and wildlife encounters. The morning took us to the Berthelot Islands where we observed gentoo penguins up close and spotted both humpback and minke whales. Some adventurers took to the water in kayaks, paddling among the ice and marine life. In the afternoon, we arrived at Booth Island where we landed at a gentoo penguin colony. The wildlife sightings continued, with more humpback whales making an appearance and a thrilling encounter with leopard seals. As the day wound down, we sailed through the breathtaking Lemaire Channel in the early evening, surrounded by towering cliffs and pristine ice formations. It was a truly unforgettable day in Antarctica.
