World Cruise 2020

[mysty]

23 minutes ago, DCCruiser57 said:

After two sea days, the lady Whisper is docked in Puerto Madryn.  Tomorrow is a sea day and then it is Port Stanley.  Food & service continue to be excellent.  Some pics from our walkabout today.

 

Beautiful pics DCC!  Thanks for posting them!  Enjoy Port Stanley!

[DCCruiser57]

Just before noon today, Fernando announced that the expedition leader and the Captain wanted everyone to report to the show lounge.  They explained that the weather forecast showed wind speed of 35 knots in Port Stanley tomorrow and usually actual wind speed is higher.  This makes tendering impossible,  thus the port is canceled and we are making a beeline for Antarctica.  Therefore we are going to have an extra day of landings there.  What a wonderful surprise to have 4 days there instead of 3.  Some who haven’t been to the Falklands may be disappointed but most guests applauded the change in plans.

[mysty]

42 minutes ago, DCCruiser57 said:

Just before noon today, Fernando announced that the expedition leader and the Captain wanted everyone to report to the show lounge.  They explained that the weather forecast showed wind speed of 35 knots in Port Stanley tomorrow and usually actual wind speed is higher.  This makes tendering impossible,  thus the port is canceled and we are making a beeline for Antarctica.  Therefore we are going to have an extra day of landings there.  What a wonderful surprise to have 4 days there instead of 3.  Some who haven’t been to the Falklands may be disappointed but most guests applauded the change in plans.

Thanks DCC!  Always best to err on the side of caution.  Bonus day for Antarctica will be a treat!  Enjoy!

[joe_90]

Everyone looking forward to using our red parka's and the new zodicacs

 

crossing drakes at present almost flat calm 

 

 

[DCCruiser57]

Greetings from Antarctica.  Wow!  This morning was a zodiac landing at Danco Island, home to a gentoo penguin colony and this afternoon was scenic cruising and whale watching in Wilhelmina Bay.  Tomorrow is zodiac cruising for an hour in Paradise Bay.

 

Some pics from today:

 

   

[Stumblefoot]

1 hour ago, DCCruiser57 said:

Some pics from today:

Great shot of the breaching mother whale with calf by her side!  
 

Looks like your zodiacs are much bigger than the Cloud’s.

[rloke]

1 hour ago, DCCruiser57 said:

Greetings from Antarctica.  Wow!  This morning was a zodiac landing at Danco Island, home to a gentoo penguin colony and this afternoon was scenic cruising and whale watching in Wilhelmina Bay.  Tomorrow is zodiac cruising for an hour in Paradise Bay.

 

Some pics from today:

 

 

Nice and sunny! And looks like internet connection is rather good...

[DCCruiser57]

Thanks Stumblefoot. The zodiacs can take up to 16 people.  The weather was amazing, the penguins were great, and the internet is much improved. 

[turtlemichael]

Great pics DCC - we are SO envious!

[mysty]

Beautiful DCC!  Thanks so much for taking the time to post them!  Breath-taking!

[DCCruiser57]

Yesterday was a change of plans to to strong winds up north, so we visited the Gonzalez Videla Naval Station (Chilean).  It was cold and raining, but there was a huge Gentoo penguin colony there and then it turned sunny just before leaving.  Another change of plans for today and we visited Half Moon Island in the South Shetland Islands.  A beautiful day and a colony of Chinstrap penguins.  Some pics from both days.

 

 

 

[mysty]

2 hours ago, DCCruiser57 said:

Yesterday was a change of plans to to strong winds up north, so we visited the Gonzalez Videla Naval Station (Chilean).  It was cold and raining, but there was a huge Gentoo penguin colony there and then it turned sunny just before leaving.  Another change of plans for today and we visited Half Moon Island in the South Shetland Islands.  A beautiful day and a colony of Chinstrap penguins.  Some pics from both days.

 

Gorgeous pics DCC!  So much awesomeness!  Thanks for taking the time to post them!

[DCCruiser57]

The captain called it Drake Lake as it was exceptionally calm with some gentle, long swells and we averaged nearly 18 knots, making it to Ushuaia 13 hours ahead of schedule.  Thus, the crew could go out last night.  We did nearly 5 miles on our walkabout today.

Some pics from our walk.  All continues to be excellent and we had a great time in Antarctica.

 

 

[mysty]

16 minutes ago, DCCruiser57 said:

The captain called it Drake Lake as it was exceptionally calm with some gentle, long swells and we averaged nearly 18 knots, making it to Ushuaia 13 hours ahead of schedule.  Thus, the crew could go out last night.  We did nearly 5 miles on our walkabout today.

Some pics from our walk.  All continues to be excellent and we had a great time in Antarctica.

 

Beautiful DCC!  Thanks for posting the awesome pics!  So glad the cruise continues to be excellent!  

[Stumblefoot]

1 hour ago, DCCruiser57 said:

We did nearly 5 miles on our walkabout today.

 

Woah!  What incredibly warm and calm weather you had in Ushuaia.  THAT has to be one of their top 3 days of the year.

[DCCruiser57]

On 2/9/2020 at 11:28 AM, Stumblefoot said:

Woah!  What incredibly warm and calm weather you had in Ushuaia.  THAT has to be one of their top 3 days of the year.

Yes, it was sunny and 68F this morning during our nearly 2 hour walk.  We have been incredibly fortunate with the weather.

[DCCruiser57]

Cruising the Chilean fjords today.  Got a visit from a Portuguese Penguin last night in the Panorama.

 

 

[mysty]

Love the penguin and the glacier DCC!  Looks to be an awesome sail!

[DCCruiser57]

Yesterday was Puerto Chacabuco and it was chilly with rain most of the day along with heavy downpours.  We and many others had a sea day.  

 

Some pics from the ship.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[mysty]

Thanks DCC!  Your efforts are most appreciated!

[DCCruiser57]

Today was Puerto Montt, a lovely little city.  Lots of German influence on the architecture.  Did not make it to the market, but Chef David got lots of fresh fruits, onions, and huge pieces of garlic.  We did about a 4 mile walkabout down the waterfront to the Mall Paseo Constanera and then Plaza de Armas and the cathedral, then down the shopping street.  Lots of folks selling fresh veggies.

 

some pics from today.

 

Michael & David - the internet is much better than last year.  I think they may have installed the RCCL software.

 

 

[mysty]

Beautiful DCC!  Thank You!

[turtlemichael]

Thanks DCC. Glad about the Internet.

[DCCruiser57]

Pics from our walkabout today in the upper city of Valparaiso.  Captain just announced a delayed departure.  Instead of 6 pm, it is now 5am tomorrow morning due to a delay in getting refueled as we have 15 days until the next refueling in Papeete.

 

 

[mysty]

Love the vibrant colours!  Thanks for posting them DCC!  Enjoy the coming sea days!