We arrived January 1 to beautiful calm seas and cruised between Anvers Island and Brabant Island, cruising into Chiriguano Bay a little after noon. We had wonderful animal sightings, chinstrap and gentle penguins, a couple humpback whales and some even saw an Antarctic fur seal!
In this area, there was no satellite connection for the ship’s internet, and of course no cell service so our photos are a day late, but before we leave our location today, Jan 2, I will post today’s excursions too
Our first view of the stunning scenery
Celebrating in polar waters!
News Year’s day brunch
Celebrating in polar waters!
Capt Maggie is flying across the Drake, a rather smooth ride, all 4 engines full speed ahead, making up time.
Today was open house in the Hanger area. The lab over looks the Hanger.
The Polaris carries the yellow submarines, Ringo and George
Everyone who wants to take a kayak trip must do the year of how to move from the zodiac to the kayak
We are finally on the way. Heading down the Beagle Channel. As we passed these islands. we saw our first penguins. Magellanic penguins
There are many venues for food, all excellent!
Most often we grab breakfast and lunch, sometimes dinner here in the World Cafe
The Grill has huge steaks, including tomahawk. Swordfish lobster, etc!
Opposite the Grill is the Sushi bar
The restaurant is the main venue for dinner, with an area for a private party
Manfredi’s is the Italian restaurant. Dinner last night
Just afew of the corners, shelters. Lounges and spaces on the new Vikings Polaris
There are many lovely spots and I will add pictures as we discover them. First is the Explorers Lounge, 2 decks at the bow
This is the area called expedition central
The HIDE , a hidden spot at deck 1 in the bow. We will post pictures of the view when we hit the Drake a well.
The lab overlooks the hanger
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