The morning began with the National Geographic Explorer sailing into Seno de las Montañas. This narrow fjord was carved long ago by glaciers and today we were treated to stunning views of waterfalls and snowcapped mountains. Before lunch everyone disembarked the ship to hike up close to the face of Bernal Glacier. As everyone hiked to the glacier, the dive team went out to explore below the waves. After the hike we all enjoyed a delicious lunch and ship began to cruise again. About 6pm the ship passed through the Whyte Narrows on our way to Puerto Natales. As we passed through the narrows, we lined the decks for fantastic view of beautiful Patagonia. We were rewarded with South American sea lions and Andean condors.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 06 Nov 2021
Patagonia - Seno de las Montañas, 11/6/2021, National Geographic Explorer
- Aboard the National Geographic Explorer
- Antarctica
Adam Maire, Undersea Specialist
Explorers Club Member, Polar Expedition Diver, Naturalist, and Historian, Adam Maire is dedicated to exploring around the globe with a goal of researching, documenting, and teaching others about the beauty, the power and the importance of the earth's...
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