We couldn’t have asked for a more spectacular day! Our morning started with incredible Zodiac tours nestled among high peaks and glacial tongues which dipped down to the water. This incredible bay was not only full of incredible ice bergs, but also a plethora of wildlife! With seals, penguins, cliff nesting seabirds, incredible dappling sunlight, this cruise had it all!
Over lunch, as we repositioned National Geographic Resolution to head towards our afternoon’s activities, a HUGE group of killer whales was suddenly spotted from the bridge. We basked in the beauty of at least 20 stunning orcas as they cruised all around us, including several big males and at least one young calf!
Thinking the day couldn’t get any better, we had favorable winds upon arriving at Neko Harbor. The huge hillside had nesting gentoo penguins sprinkled on the sparsely spaced, snow-free rocks. One could hike up a great snowy hillside for a spectacular view overlooking the adjacent glacier and penguin colonies! The excitement was palpable when a good chunk of the glacier calved nearby and continued in full force. Then we managed to spot all three species of brush-tailed penguins among the gentoo colony!! It was an exciting day full of wonderful surprises.
