Ushuaia and Beagle Channel/Embarkation

The big day has arrived! After a leisurely morning repacking, we headed out into the Beagle Channel for a 3 hour catamaran sightseeing trip - South American sea lions, lots of cormorants, terns and albatrosses - and a small but cute lighthouse.
Then onto the boat - the Sylvia Earle - named after the American marine biologist and conservationist. It looked rather small compared to the other five cruise/expedition boats on the marina but that's a good thing - a maximum of 130 passengers on our boat which might sound a lot but it isn't.
Inside it is an amazing bespoke designed polar ship - our cabin is like a 4 star hotel room with it's own balcony. The bow has a section that covers two floors that is metal latticework with glass inserts that allows you to see out from the lounge and library plus multiple out door viewing decks. Too much to describe but I will post pics as we go along which will highlight the features.
Currently just about to exit Beagle Channel into the Atlantic Ocean and then a day cruising to the Falklands.
Weather is calm with not too much wind but I still have taken my TravelCalm anyway and will continue to do so!Read more