The morning started with a little fog and wind as National Geographic Resolution cruised north through the Drake Passage. The day had a relaxed start with brunch and fun drinks served in the restaurant. Throughout the day, everyone enjoyed educational lectures and a movie about rounding Cape Horn. The sun came out as cocktail hour began, and the ship pulled alongside the dock in Ushuaia. We enjoyed one last delicious meal on our last night on the ship.
12/30/2024
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National Geographic Resolution
Drake Passage and Beagle Channel
We completed a mild Drake Passage crossing today at the end of our incredible expedition to Antarctica, enjoying sightings of albatrosses, hourglass dolphins, sei whales, sea lions, penguins and seabirds on approach to South America. We enjoyed onboard presentations on a changing Antarctic Peninsula, historical perspectives on Antarctica, on assignment with our National Geographic photographer, and the results of an ice sculpture photography contest. Guests enjoyed the milder air temperatures and sightings from the decks as we approached civilization again after a week of incredible experiences among polar wildlife and icy scenery along the Antarctic Peninsula. “My heart is full,” was a memorable quote from one of our travelers after one such experience. We celebrated our voyage with the viewing of the guest slideshow, Captain Martin’s cocktail party, and a farewell dinner, as we boarded a local navigation pilot to lead National Geographic Resolution down the famous Beagle Channel into Ushuaia, Argentina, to end our remarkable expedition among penguins, whales and ice.