The wind was so strong overnight that we arrived slightly delayed to our destination of Puerto Profundo. The dive team went scuba diving in some gorgeous kelp forests while guests got nearly as wet during two rounds of particularly rainy Zodiac cruises. Our surrounding scenery was so majestic, and a few lucky people caught glimpses of bow-riding Chilean dolphins! Back on board, we dried out, ate lunch, and cruised to our next breathtaking destination. At Seno Glacier, we all set out to explore the fjords by Zodiac cruises and even ventured up a riverbed. The rain continued to pour, the many waterfalls gushed, and wet fingers struggled to take pictures on phones as we all became drenched. A few lifejackets even got so wet that they automatically expanded!
2/17/2025
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National Geographic Resolution
At Sea
A day was spent at sea on National Geographic Resolution as the expedition to Patagonia and Antarctica approaches the end with our navigation across the Drake Passage to Ushuaia. It is a time for reflection for all those on board to refresh their memories and to view their photographs of the dramatic landscapes and the diverse wildlife we have witnessed while visiting these special places on our planet. We have been blessed with the weather over the last several weeks and, today, the Drake Passage is in a calm state in terms of swells, less than 2 meters. Several long-finned pilot whales were spotted from the bridge and, so too, five species of petrel and a light-mantled albatross. Fin whales, killer whales, and hourglass dolphins were also spotted. During the day, guests enjoyed a number of presentations, including “Tectonic Accidents-The geology of Antarctica” by Jackie Windh and “The Mighty Krill” by Anne Hedlund. Captain Martin Graser gave a presentation on the design and building of National Geographic Resolution , while our photographic team, led by Alex Joseph and Jennifer Davidson Meadows, compiled guests’ photographs for inclusion in the end of voyage slideshow that is planned for tomorrow evening.