Rare NorbertsNiece Posted February 9 #176 Share Posted February 9 Link to my video of the penguin nesting areas in the Lemaire channel here 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 0106 Posted February 9 Author #177 Share Posted February 9 Southern most post office and an expedition sailing ship the size of the Endurance. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 0106 Posted February 9 Author #178 Share Posted February 9 Antarctica swim. It was snowing! 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 0106 Posted February 9 Author #179 Share Posted February 9 (edited) I am honored to have heard Tim Nash’s lectures. Yesterday, Melting Ice and Rising Sea and this afternoon How is Climate Change Affecting Antarctica and What Does it Mean for Us. Some website links if you would like to learn more. This morning Lou Sanson gave an excellent lecture on Antarctica and Subantarctic Penguins- Life in Cold Climates. His own pictures and the stories of where he took them added to the presentation. The lecture series has greatly added to my enjoyment of the cruise. Edited February 9 by 0106 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLCruiser97 Posted February 9 #180 Share Posted February 9 9 hours ago, 0106 said: Good Morning!Maps that have been posted are useful for tracking our progress 😊 Beeee-utiful!!! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted February 9 #181 Share Posted February 9 Any other Brits following here..... Ch 5 has Cruising with Susan Calman in Antarctica. Have watched the first few minutes of ep 1.... want to watch one straight after the other..... she starts in Buenos Aires then flies to Ushuaia to board an expedition ship.... haven't watched long enough to see which one..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrosNest Posted February 9 #182 Share Posted February 9 23 minutes ago, NorbertsNiece said: Any other Brits following here..... Ch 5 has Cruising with Susan Calman in Antarctica. Have watched the first few minutes of ep 1.... want to watch one straight after the other..... she starts in Buenos Aires then flies to Ushuaia to board an expedition ship.... haven't watched long enough to see which one..... Got it, thanks for the heads up 👍🏻👍🏻 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECCruise Posted February 9 #183 Share Posted February 9 1 hour ago, NorbertsNiece said: Any other Brits following here..... Ch 5 has Cruising with Susan Calman in Antarctica. Have watched the first few minutes of ep 1.... want to watch one straight after the other..... she starts in Buenos Aires then flies to Ushuaia to board an expedition ship.... haven't watched long enough to see which one..... The Scenic Eclipse. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TravelBluebird Posted February 10 #184 Share Posted February 10 3 hours ago, ECCruise said: The Scenic Eclipse. We saw the Scenic Eclipse on our cruise! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted February 10 #185 Share Posted February 10 12 hours ago, 0106 said: Southern most post office and an expedition sailing ship the size of the Endurance. Nice picture. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathygh Posted February 10 #186 Share Posted February 10 11 hours ago, NorbertsNiece said: Any other Brits following here..... Ch 5 has Cruising with Susan Calman in Antarctica. Have watched the first few minutes of ep 1.... want to watch one straight after the other..... she starts in Buenos Aires then flies to Ushuaia to board an expedition ship.... haven't watched long enough to see which one..... I've been following this live from and your own live as we are hoping to do the same cruise later ths year or in 2025. You have a real treat when you catch up with Susan Calman, we weren't going to do the Antartica sail by itinerary but I am beginning change my mind! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted February 10 #187 Share Posted February 10 1 hour ago, Cathygh said: I've been following this live from and your own live as we are hoping to do the same cruise later ths year or in 2025. You have a real treat when you catch up with Susan Calman, we weren't going to do the Antartica sail by itinerary but I am beginning change my mind! I've not looked at how much an itinerary on Scenic Eclipse would cost. The shock wouldn't be good for my heart!! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 0106 Posted February 10 Author #188 Share Posted February 10 Our final stop in Antartica was the Palmer Station, a US Research facility. Zodiacs came out to the ship to pick up some packages; my understanding is it was batteries and mail. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathygh Posted February 10 #189 Share Posted February 10 51 minutes ago, NorbertsNiece said: I've not looked at how much an itinerary on Scenic Eclipse would cost. The shock wouldn't be good for my heart!! That's why we will be on Holland America or Princess. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted February 10 #190 Share Posted February 10 On 2/8/2024 at 4:31 PM, 0106 said: Words cannot describes our day in Charlotte Bay, cruising the Lemarie Channel culminating at Cuverville Island. So many whales, now at the gentoo penguin colony and we are still seeing whales. If there is anyway possible for you to go on this cruise, do it! It has been exceeded my wildest dreams. In the words of my new British friend, “I am gobsmacked” I am so glad you are enjoying this itinerary and the cruise 🙂 DD DH and I thought it was fabulous back when we did it. Glad to hear your impressions are the same 😄 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 0106 Posted February 10 Author #191 Share Posted February 10 This was our route through Antarctica 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ottahand7 Posted February 10 #192 Share Posted February 10 I have loved following along. Your Antarctica photos with sunlight are breathtaking. Truly hoping HA offers GSA in early 2026. I want to go back. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 0106 Posted February 10 Author #193 Share Posted February 10 We are rocking and rolling as we head north. The Captain said we will leave the Antarctica region at 4pm. We enjoyed our brunch. Food was excellent. 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TravelBluebird Posted February 10 #194 Share Posted February 10 36 minutes ago, 0106 said: We are rocking and rolling as we head north. The Captain said we will leave the Antarctica region at 4pm. I hope you can avoid the Drake Shake on the way back! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted February 11 #195 Share Posted February 11 Pics of Oosterdam taken by Palmer Station when we were there last month. They were unable to board to give a talk as they were still under Covid restrictions! 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted February 11 #196 Share Posted February 11 19 hours ago, 0106 said: This was our route through Antarctica I like this map w/your dates added. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 0106 Posted February 11 Author #197 Share Posted February 11 We are extremely lucky to have Captain Kevin Beirnaert on this voyage. He is easy to approach and will happily converse with you. I appreciate his skill in the difficult conditions of an Antarctic passage. I appreciate his honesty. He was ask why we missed Punta Del Este. He said it was his decision along with the corporate office, because when he looked at how many ships would be in Port with us, they were very crowded. By altering our schedule by one day, there were fewer ships in Port. Thus we would have a better experience. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare agathasmum Posted February 11 #198 Share Posted February 11 Could you tell me where they are handing out tender tickets for passengers who aren't booked on a HAL tour? We are on Oosterdam's next sailing and trying to pick a good spot for our private tour to meet onboard so we can all disembark and tender together in Puerto Montt. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 0106 Posted February 11 Author #199 Share Posted February 11 @agathasmum Tender tickets were distributed in The Rolling Stones Lounge on deck 2. We have been meeting for our tours in the Ocean Bar on deck 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare agathasmum Posted February 11 #200 Share Posted February 11 38 minutes ago, 0106 said: @agathasmum Tender tickets were distributed in The Rolling Stones Lounge on deck 2. We have been meeting for our tours in the Ocean Bar on deck 3. Thank you. That is very helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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