Deception Island

After a windy night, the Venture entered Deception Island, a caldera. It was calmer at first, and the polar plunge took place for brave souls who wanted to experience plunging into icy waters. I would have liked to have gone but I was still worried if my scar tissue would hurt, so I gave it a miss.

Just after midday the ship entered Whalers Bay within Deception Island. It started to snow and the wind got up again. By the time it was my group's turn - it wasn't pleasant outside so we decided to stay on board. Sod's law, the weather cleared an hour later!

A yacht, the Eldorado, came into the bay and anchored not far from us. We wouldn't like to be on board her in poor weather.

We have now set sail for Ushuaia and should arrive there in 2 days time, on the evening of 7th January, if all goes well.Læs mere