Our day started with mirror-calm waters and still air as we transited through the steep-walled Lemaire Channel. Guests zoomed around the ship before breakfast, taking photos of the reflections and passing icebergs. Our morning stop was at the history-laden Petermann Island where guests watched nesting Antarctic shags, gentoo penguin chicks, and learned about the numerous stories from days gone by.
While everyone was ashore, the undersea team went for a dive on one of the vertical underwater walls of Petermann Island. We encountered several species of sea slugs and sea spiders while exploring the steep wall.
In the afternoon, the ship weaved its way through massive icebergs to the Berthelot Islands where we spent a marvelous afternoon cruising by Zodiac. Many guests got to see whales up close, and some immersed themselves in Antarctica on a “Contemplative Zodiac Cruise”. Guests spent time drawing and painting among the abstract ice forms and beautiful Antarctic light.
