South Georgia Island

Photos of Drygalski Fjord, South Georgia Island The weather today continued to turn for the worse after we departed Godthul, so a decision was made to travel to Drygalski Fjord at the south end of South Georgia Island in lieu of an afternoon land visit. So, after lunch and a…

Photos of Hercules Bay and Macaroni Penguins, South Georgia Island It is snowing this morning. We are anchored at Stromness but can hardly see the mountains over which we hiked yesterday. The M/V Polar Star is covered with snow. The beaches surrounding our anchorage are dusted with snow and look…

Photos of Stromness Harbour and Shackleton Hike, South Georgia Island After lunch on the boat we return to the far side of Fortuna Bay to set out on a 3.5m hike over a mountain pass to Stromness. This hike will follow the final leg in Ernest Shackleton's heroic journey from…

Photos of Fortuna Bay and Antarctic Fur Seals, South Georgia Island Fortuna Bay, with icebreaker M/V Polar Star at anchor.Image ID: 24593Location: Fortuna Bay, South Georgia Island This morning we awake anchored in Fortuna Bay. Some early birds opt for a 6am landing, while others wait until after breakfast to…

Photos of Right Whale Bay and Antarctic Fur Seals, South Georgia Island Antarctic fur seal colony, on a sand beach alongside Right Whale Bay, with the mountains of South Georgia Island in the background, sunset.Image ID: 24315Species: Antarctic Fur Seal, Arctocephalus gazellaLocation: Right Whale Bay, South Georgia Island Upon reaching…

Approaching South Georgia Island Stern of the M/V Polar Star, foggy weather, sea birds flying in the wake of the ship, at sea.Image ID: 24137Location: Southern Ocean This was our third day sailing for South Georgia Island. We are fortunate to have had calm seas the entire time. Today I…