From our briefing the night before, we knew that it was very likely that the weather would not work out in our favor today. We knew that the captain and crew would do all they could to get us off the ship exploring, so all we could do was cross our fingers and hope.
Damoy Point from the ship (Jeff Rottschafer)
Surprisingly, we were greeted that next morning with brilliant sun, and it was announced pretty quickly that the first two zodiac groups would be getting off the ship right away to check out Damoy Point. Being in the third group, that meant we would likely have about a 20-minute wait, but neither of us could contain our excitement so before long we were fully dressed, taking in the crisp, sunny air on the ship waiting for our group to be called next.
Jacuzzi and photos at Damoy Point (Jeff Rottschafer)Zodiacs returning from Damoy Point (Jeff Rottschafer)
Unfortunately, the weather started to turn (familiar phrase?) right around this point, and while we were still taking hope in the blue skies, the choppier waves and increasing winds seemed to disagree. After some slight delays while they assessed the situation, it was then announced that no other groups would be disembarking that morning, so we took in a few more views of the “lovely” day, then returned to our room to take off all the extra clothing.
All dressed up with nowhere to go (Jeff Rottschafer)Damoy Point (Jeff Rottschafer)
We never did get off the ship that day, which was the one time that this happened during our days in Antarctica. It’s never a welcome development, but it is also not an uncommon one; Antarctica weather can be super unpredictable no matter when you go down. However, the day was still pretty epic as we were able to pass closely by Neko Harbor, take in ice formations from the ship, and again see scores of whales. I began to equate seeing whales in Antarctica in March much like seeing shooting stars during a meteor shower: if you have the patience just to look at the sea (or sky) for a few minutes, you seem to be rewarded with near constant sightings. We even saw a pod of humpbacks protecting a fur seal from a pod of orcas, which we were able to take in for nearly an hour. This was something that even blew the expedition team’s minds!
Very well ececuted. Hily recomended. Great experiance
Nancy Kaierle
2 days ago
Belize adventures
I've worked with Adventure Life before in planning trips and appreciate the quality of trips they put together. They use knowledgeable local guides, comfortable lodgings, and assist with transportation. I find trip planning stressful, so am happy to turn it over to them. They work within our parameters of time, budget, activity level, and types of activities to give us great experiences!
Kaesa Footracer
2 days ago
I was reading and it was a good story I need to recommend it
Delilah DeLee
4 days ago
We have been working with Adventure Life for 5 years now and it is very easy to plan out our trips. Our holidays include customization of activities and side trips along with the standard packages available on the Adventure Life website. Kevin, Jess, Mary Rose and their teams have many recommendations that have enhanced our travel.
Joe
1 week ago
We went to the Patagonia on the Chile side and Perito Moreno in El Calafate, Argentina. Eric of San Diego handled our trip with expertise. The preparation went smoothly, despite some changes on our part with scheduling conflicts. He offered great advice which made us feel at ease with all decisions on the trip. It was truly a great experience.
