Antarctic Journal

Pre-cruise trip to Ushuaia National Park, leaving port, and crossing the Drake Passage heading South.

The first landing at Half Moon Island, including a Chinstrap colony and hike up to the highest point.

A morning landing at Danco Island, followed by a second landing at Neko Harbour.
Lots of Gentoo penguins and great scenery.

King Neptune welcomes those who cross the Antarctic Circle.
A visit to the abandoned British base on Detaille Island.

Stonington Island was the furthest south and the site of more abandoned bases.
Horseshoe Island is home to seals, skua, and another hut.

Two unusual locations in Marguerite Bay. Bongrain Point is on the lovely named Pourquoi Pas? Island.
Jenny Island was a difficult landing, but gave close sight of lots of seals.

The Fish Islands are low-lying, but heavily populated by Adelies.
Our second passage through the famous Lemaire Channel was late at night which gave it a different emphasis.

The Argentinian Base Almirante Brown (named for the Irish founder of the Argentine navy).
Port Lockroy is home to the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust museum, shop and Post Office.

Two landings inside the volcanic caldera of Deception Island.
Telefon Bay is very "volcanic", whilst Whaler's Bay is littered with whaling and research debris.

A visit to the bridge, sighting of Cape Horn, and return to port.
This was followed by a trekking tour near Ushuaia with amazing scenery and then a day in Buenos Aires.