by Rob | Mar 20, 2023 | News
Visiting Shackleton’s grave again 5 days ago reminded me powerfully of just how the allure of the South never waned for men like he, Wild, Joyce, Macklin and many others.After my spectacular two months with A&K, I flew home for 19 Days in February. Home now...
by Rob | Feb 3, 2023 | News
The last day of an extraordinary voyage such as this has been is always filled with mixed emotions. Guests are packing their bags to fly onwards from Ushuaia, despite a rolling sea for the morning. Paul Carter gave us our disembarkation briefing, between lectures by...
by Rob | Jan 31, 2023 | News
Fournier Bay and Danco Island ~ 29th January 2023 After last evening’s blog had been completed, whales were found in Wilhelmina Bay, treating guests to a feast of feeding behaviours very close to the ship. Our ship eased into Fournier Bay this morning, seeking a...
by Rob | Jan 29, 2023 | News
Port Charcot and Lemaire Channel ~ 27th January 2023 Today, thankfully, worked out exactly as planned! During the morning guests enjoyed a Zodiac tour in the Argentine Islands, named by Charcot in recognition of the support rendered by Argentina to his expedition...
by Rob | Jan 27, 2023 | News
Debenham and Stonington Islands ~ 25th January 2023 Our intended landing today was to be at Red Rock Ridge, originally named on account of the reddish coloured ridge. Two factors prevented our doing so – tremendous swell at the marina and much ice along the...
by Rob | Jan 25, 2023 | News
Ushuaia and Beagle Channel ~ 20th January 2023 The dawn has finally broken on the day many guests have dreamed about for years – going to Antarctica. For some, this voyage has been postponed twice due to the Covid pandemic. In true A&K style, our stay in...
