The day began bright and sunny with almost no wind as National Geographic Resolution sailed south through the Weddell Sea between Snow Hill Island and James Ross Island. In this sheltered passage, guests took part in many activities. Kayaks launched on mirror calm waters, and everyone paddled silently through sea ice. Zodiacs cut through the reflections of icebergs and mountains that lay on the water of this pristine bay. The ship sailed north in the afternoon, and guests had the opportunity to walk on fast ice alongside juvenile emperor penguins.
1/19/2025
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National Geographic Resolution
The Drake Passage
As we navigated north across the Drake Passage, conditions gradually improved and blue petrels and black-browed albatrosses graced our journey as visitors. John Pailthorpe delivered a captivating retelling of Shackleton's attempted crossing of the Antarctic continent, recounting the trials faced by those rugged men who cared little for comfort yet had a penchant for taking mortal risks. Following him, National Geographic Photographer Ralph Lee Hopkins shared some of the many future exploration options available to our guests through National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions. As we approached Tierra del Fuego, the seas calmed. Although the skies remained overcast, wildlife became increasingly abundant as we neared the entrance to the Beagle Channel. Captain Martin presented a fascinating overview of the construction of MV National Geographic Resolution and her impressive capabilities. As we entered the channel, we were greeted by hourglass and dusky dolphins while enjoying empanadas for teatime. Once we entered the Beagle, sailing was smooth all the way to Ushuaia.
