davencl Posted February 21 #376 Share Posted February 21 1 hour ago, shepherd really said: As you might imagine, I've seen many sheep being sheared, in fact I may have even done a few myself. I prefer excursions that don't replicate my work at home 😉 Haha, Us too we have a couple dozen sheep. However that tour appeared to be very popular during our cruise with 3 or 4 busloads(of people not sheep 🙂 )... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted February 21 #377 Share Posted February 21 5 hours ago, shepherd really said: No tour today in Punta Arenas, I did walk around for a couple of hours. It's a bit tired looking and didn't have attractions I found of interest. That's where we got the ship after our land excursion through Patagonia. I seem to remember having a decent lunch but that's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherd really Posted February 22 #378 Share Posted February 22 In the Beagle Channel about 10 miles from Ushuaia, lots more snow in the Fjords this morning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherd really Posted February 22 #379 Share Posted February 22 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherd really Posted February 22 #380 Share Posted February 22 We arrived at 9:30am although we were orginally scheduled for an 11:00am arrival. Our departure time is a half hour earlier than scheduled. Net +1 hour, but I'm sure someone will find a reason to complain about it. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaefell3 Posted February 22 #381 Share Posted February 22 @shepherd really Looks good for Drake Lake southbound 😎 Will Marina sail by Horn Island? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherd really Posted February 23 #382 Share Posted February 23 16 hours ago, Snaefell3 said: @shepherd really Looks good for Drake Lake southbound 😎 Will Marina sail by Horn Island? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherd really Posted February 23 #383 Share Posted February 23 the light blue is 2-3 meter wave height. It's a bit bouncy but not too bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherd really Posted February 23 #384 Share Posted February 23 I'm actually impressed by the internet on the Marina in Drakes Passage, my apologies for the positivity. 3 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherd really Posted February 23 #385 Share Posted February 23 Looks like we are going to have driveby's of Joinville Island and Elephant Island in addition to the published Antarctica itinerary. If so, perhaps it is by special request of someone special, who can make such requests. 😇, I'll keep everyone posted. We should be passing the Antarctic convergence zone in a few hours, halfway across the Drake with just minor rocking in 10-12 foot seas. It's a beautiful day with blue skys and Albtrosses accompanying Marina. Should be in the Antarctic Penninsular by 10:00am tommorow ship time. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaefell3 Posted February 23 #386 Share Posted February 23 5 minutes ago, shepherd really said: Looks like we are going to have driveby's of … Elephant Island Perhaps to pick up a tarred-and-feathered Norwegean Star captain? 🙄 https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Travel/video/angry-travelers-claim-norwegian-cruise-line-rerouted-antarctica-107220419 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted February 23 #387 Share Posted February 23 13 hours ago, shepherd really said: I'm actually impressed by the internet on the Marina in Drakes Passage, my apologies for the positivity. Us also. A total Drake Lake down and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherd really Posted February 24 #388 Share Posted February 24 We are north of Brabant Island and Anvers Island, -63.67 S, 63.33 W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherd really Posted February 24 #389 Share Posted February 24 Almost at Paradise Harbor, we got below 64 degrees 55 minutes South through the Lamaire Channel and are now on a heading of 33 degrees in the Gerlache Strait 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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clo Posted February 24 #391 Share Posted February 24 31 minutes ago, shepherd really said: Almost at Paradise Harbor, we got below 64 degrees 55 minutes South through the Lamaire Channel and are now on a heading of 33 degrees in the Gerlache Strait On our expedition cruise we and plenty of others wore shorts and tees when on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted February 24 #392 Share Posted February 24 Just now, shepherd really said: So where will you be when you turn back? Will you take a different route? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SophieM Posted February 24 #393 Share Posted February 24 1 hour ago, shepherd really said: Almost at Paradise Harbor, we got below 64 degrees 55 minutes South through the Lamaire Channel and are now on a heading of 33 degrees in the Gerlache Strait Be sure to do the Polar Plunge when you get below 60 degrees. So much fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted February 24 #394 Share Posted February 24 1 minute ago, SophieM said: Be sure to do the Polar Plunge when you get below 60 degrees. So much fun. I had no idea that O and other ships that size could allow passenger off! But I guess it depends on how far from shore they are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SophieM Posted February 24 #395 Share Posted February 24 45 minutes ago, clo said: I had no idea that O and other ships that size could allow passenger off! But I guess it depends on how far from shore they are? In the swimming pool, clo. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted February 24 #396 Share Posted February 24 24 minutes ago, SophieM said: In the swimming pool, clo. That is hilarious!!!!!! Here were two guys from our ship. We were told the water was close to freezing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted February 24 Author #397 Share Posted February 24 2 hours ago, clo said: On our expedition cruise we and plenty of others wore shorts and tees when on the ship. Yeah, that's a pretty big temperature swing there. 🙄 Did they stock any A & W Rootbeer for your cruise SR? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted February 24 #398 Share Posted February 24 2 minutes ago, ORV said: Yeah, that's a pretty big temperature swing there. 🙄 Did they stock any A & W Rootbeer for your cruise SR? Temp on the ships was 50ish - outside. Shorts weather for some of us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osandomir Posted February 25 #399 Share Posted February 25 7 hours ago, shepherd really said: Almost at Paradise Harbor, we got below 64 degrees 55 minutes South through the Lamaire Channel and are now on a heading of 33 degrees in the Gerlache Strait Congratulations, it’s a great cruise. May be because of the VIP person onboard you are following the great itinerary even with some extras as well. Definitely, you are enjoying this cruise. That said, if I remember correctly it was the earlier post on this board that stated that Antarctica part was eliminated completely from their itinerary on the similar cruise. It seems that you got very lucky. Hopefully, you’ll get a smooth sailing back to the South America. I’m enjoying your posts. It reminds me about our cruise to Antarctica some years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basor Posted February 25 #400 Share Posted February 25 18 minutes ago, osandomir said: Congratulations, it’s a great cruise. May be because of the VIP person onboard you are following the great itinerary even with some extras as well. Definitely, you are enjoying this cruise. That said, if I remember correctly it was the earlier post on this board that stated that Antarctica part was eliminated completely from their itinerary on the similar cruise. It seems that you got very lucky. Hopefully, you’ll get a smooth sailing back to the South America. I’m enjoying your posts. It reminds me about our cruise to Antarctica some years ago. I believe it was not an Oceania cruise but a NCL Star cruise ..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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