Land at Last

We woke to much calmer seas and the first sightings of ice bergs and whales. Finally things are going to start to get interesting.

Before going on land all your outter gear needs to be vacuumed to clear biosecurity requirements. We also were given a presentation on rules governing how close to animals, what rules around the whole polar region.

As I have elected to go kayaking it was also compulsory to do a kayak briefing. We are supplied with a dry suit , skirt and life jacket. Undernearh I will wear a set of thermals. Finally we will get of the boat in Yankee Harbour.

Most passengers well head to shore today but the lucky 14 kayakers will be all by ourselves. After another safety briefing we are off. Today we entered and left the kayaks on land.
Almost immediately there are 3 humpback whales there to entertain us. We follow them for about an hour watching them play on the waters of Yankee Harbour. Then back to the shore line to watch the Genloo penguins and seals. The penguins are so cute climbing up the land.

Then we see a leopard seal lounging on the ice. He is massive maybe 2 meters long. A leopard seal can eat 7 penguins on an hour. Obviously this one has had a feed as he looks very content.

We continue to kayak towards the glacier - the colous are amazing the most vivid blue , nearly translucent. Again we come across another leopard seal and then another. Last trip they didn't see any at all.

While kayaking you can hear the ice crackling and the glacier moaning. It so peaceful gliding along. We were on the water for approx 3 hours.

Once back on board it is cocktail hour and then dinner. Dinner is 3 courses with soup starter, salads normally choice of 4 mains and 4 desserts. The staff are so accommodating - nothing is too much to ask. Czytaj więcej