Las Cotorras
February 18, 2024 in Argentina ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
Lunch was a traditional Argentinean BBQ lamb. Yummo. We also had icecream which was made from local berries and finished off with a traditional coffee. Definitely not standard coffee with lots ofRead more
On the Pier
February 18, 2024 in Argentina ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
On the pier at Ushuaia.
Offline
February 18, 2024 in Argentina ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
We have just arrived back at World Explorer after a day of exploring more areas of Ushuaia. Wi-Fi on the ship is very expensive so we went to the shore to update a few things before we go offline forRead more
Finally Leaving Ushuaia
February 19, 2024 in Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 3 °C
Yeah, we are finally moving and on our way to the Falklands Islands. We will arrive in the Falkland Islands tomorrow around 11am so today is a sea day.
Whales sightseeing
February 19, 2024, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
Not long after the pilot boat had left, whales were sighted but we did not see them. However, we did see dolphins but not clear enough for photos.
Around the Ship
February 19, 2024, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
World Explorer is an expedition ship and, therefore, is quite small. Passenger numbers are 168. Staff and Crew 125. A mix of nationalities 28 Australians with the Americans being the largest at 72.
Afternoon tea
February 19, 2024, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 10 °C
4.00 pm and time for a lovely afternoon tea.
Captain's Welcome
February 19, 2024, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Saunders Island
February 20, 2024, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 13 °C
Saunders Island was the site of the first British settlement on the Falkland Islands and our first landing. It was established in 1765. The Island is a home to a rich diversity of wildlife, notablyRead more
Zodiacs
February 20, 2024, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 13 °C
View from our balcony as the staff are getting everything ready for us to go ashore on zodiacs to Saunders Island.
Penguin Sighting
February 20, 2024 in Falkland Islands ⋅ 🌬 13 °C
Sunset
February 20, 2024 in Falkland Islands ⋅ 🌬 10 °C
Lovely sunset as we cruise towards Stanley in the Falkland Islands our next destination.
Stanley - Falkland Islands
February 21, 2024 in Falkland Islands ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
Early arrival in Stanley. Stanley is the capital of the Falklands, it is located in East Falkland, and has a population of 2460.
Stanley
February 21, 2024 in Falkland Islands ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Stanley is really cute but not much here.
Historic Dockyard Museum
February 21, 2024 in Falkland Islands ⋅ 🌬 9 °C
The Historic Dockyard Museum in Stanley contains many exhibits of social and maritime interest as well as displays of natural history and links with the Antarctic.
Going offline again
February 21, 2024 in Falkland Islands ⋅ 🌬 9 °C
Going offline again until we are back in Ushuaia in about 3 weeks. South Georgia is our next stop. Then the Antarctic. Goodbye, Stanley.
Cocktail Time
February 22, 2024 in Falkland Islands ⋅ 🌬 10 °C
Shag Rock
February 23, 2024, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌧 6 °C
Shag Rock is a remote out crop consisting of 6 prominent rocks, which are the nesting place for large numbers of cormorants.
Orca's found
February 23, 2024 in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands ⋅ 🌬 6 °C
What an incredible sight, a pod of Orca's - Killer Whales swimming around the ship. The captain stopped the World Explorer so we could take in this incredible opportunity and experience.
Fortuna Bay
February 24, 2024 in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands ⋅ 🌬 1 °C
Not very fortunate for us, this should have been our landing site in South Georgia, but due to heavy wind, we are unable to land. The captain is now moving to find an alternative bay for us to land.
Icebergs
February 24, 2024 in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands ⋅ 🌬 2 °C
First, sighting of icebergs as the captain searches for an area we can land.
Jason Harbour
February 24, 2024 in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands ⋅ ☁️ 3 °C
Due to Avian Flu we could not land so we cruised in the zodiacs for 1.5 hours where we viewed fur seals, elephant seals, king penguins and lots of birds.
Grytviken
February 24, 2024 in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands ⋅ ☁️ 2 °C
Grytviken is a small town where Shackleton left to go back and get his crew, he is also buried here. The area became a whaling station in 1904 until 1964.
Fur Seals
February 24, 2024 in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands ⋅ ☁️ 2 °C
The beach had a number of fur seals, all ready to play and sing with us. The problem is that they can be quite vicious so we had to keep away from them.
Grytviken Museum
February 24, 2024 in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands ⋅ ☁️ 2 °C
The museum is located in the old whaling station of Grytviken. The building was once the whaling manager’s home and office. Being one of the remotest museums in the world. Polar explorers ErnestRead more