After the magic of yesterday's White Christmas in Antarctica, we woke up excited for the day ahead. The festive snowfall in the South Shetland Islands made it a perfect holiday experience for both kids and adults. Today, gusts of wind up to 50 knots reminded us of how wild the Southern Ocean can be. Because of this, we started the day indoors with two inspiring lectures: one about the fascinating dynamics of the Southern Ocean and another given by our visiting scientists and entitled, “Penguin Research Around Antarctica.”
In the afternoon, skilled Captain Oliver and Expedition Leader Dan found a sheltered spot in Paradise Harbour, where we launched the Zodiacs for a real Antarctic adventure. Penguins, glaciers, and the Argentinian base Almirante Brown set the scene for an unforgettable Zodiac cruise, with wind and snow adding to the excitement. Guests came back aboard thrilled and ready for a warm dinner.
Just when we thought the day was over, we had one last treat. We sailed through the legendary Lemaire Channel, wrapped in a mysterious fog that made it even more extraordinary. It was the perfect ending to a truly Antarctic day.
