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Antarctic wildlife watching (5 of 7) — Antipodes Island

On the agenda is now Antipodes Island. When we get there, we have past the half-way mark on the trip. Once again, the weather could be better with …

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Antarctic wildlife watching (4 of 7) — Campbell Island

It has taken another couple of days sailing to reach the next piece of land. The weather has deteriorated since leaving Macquarie Island. Through t…

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Antarctic wildlife watching (3 of 7) — Macquarie Island

As calm as the sea was between the first two stops, the ride to Macquarie Island was totally different. This part of the ocean is notoriously rough…

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Antarctic wildlife watching (2 of 7) — Auckland Islands

The sea between the last stop and the next group of islands is relatively calm, but still a full day apart. Most of the sailing is done overnight, …

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Antarctic wildlife watching (1 of 7) — Snares Islands

About one day after leaving the port of Bluff (New Zealand), finally we arrive at the first ‘port of call’. A full day at sea may sound like water …

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Emperors of the White Continent

Five days after leaving home, finally we are there. The trip tom the white continent is by no means a quick or simple. From Amsterdam, the trip alr…

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