Guests aboard National Geographic Explorer were welcomed to Drangey Island in Skagafjordur with an ethereal fog blanketing the entire island. Although it was a lovely and magical scene, all aboard had their fingers crossed that the fog would lift, and our patience was rewarded with a bit of sunshine to bathe us in a bit of warmth just before starting the morning operations. Some hearty guests opted to scale the rugged island itself by foot, in hopes of getting up close and personal to the plethora of sea birds nesting on the Drangey. Others opted to circumnavigate the island by Zodiac and were rewarded with breathtaking views, thousands of sea birds flitting here and there, several gray seals peering up from the dark waters, and even a couple of whales graced the Zodiacs with their majestic presence.
Over a delicious lunch prepared by Chef Ivan and his galley team, the ship relocated to the port of Saudarkrokur, our landing pad for the afternoon adventures ahead. Some guests went on a historical tour at Glaumbaer Farm and Turf Museum as well as Lýtingsstaðir Farm, learning about the sheep and horses as well. A bit more adventurous, others opted for river rafting and cliff jumping in Iceland! What a hoot! The gang had a blast and tomorrow is sure to bring just as many smiles and adventures!
