While optional helicopter excursions underway for those passengers who paid extra, the rest of us traveled by zodiac to the discovery site of the Qilakitsoq mummies. After a talk about the significance of the discovery, we re-boarded zodiacs for a cruise among icebergs floating down Uummannaq Fjord.
In this final look back at our expedition cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia and Falkland Islands, I consider lessons learned, things I want to keep in mind for future travel and share what I think makes an expedition cruise an actual expedition experience.
Four full days in South Georgia was simply not enough time. We kayaked, hiked, immersed ourselves in Shackleton history and walked among seals and King penguins. An absolutely amazing place.
For 3 weeks in November/December 2023, we sailed on Aurora Expedition's Greg Mortimer to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands/Malvinas. This is one of a series of blog posts detailing our shipboard experience, sea kayaking and other excursions, wildlife and bird sightings, and more.
After an emotional and educational excursion to Hebron, it was back to nature for two days in Torngat Mountains National Park - the only National Park in Labrador. Each year, approximately 500 visitors come by boat, charter plane or helicopter, to visit this remarkable "place of spirits". In addition to Zodiac excursions in Saglek and Nachvak fjords, we had the opportunity to take a short, guided hike at the head of the north arm of Saglek fjord. The people, scenery, geology and wildlife were some of the highlights of the cruise.