Overnight the National Geographic Explorer has steamed down the south-west coast of South Georgia, arriving at Cooper Bay in the south-east corner of the island early this morning. Conditions are perfect, no wind and 4 […]
Early this morning, we reach the remote north-western coast of South Georgia Island on the National Geographic Explorer, with the intention of spending the next six days circumnavigating the island. Our first landing site is […]
Today the wind has dropped and it is a clear, fine day on the South Atlantic Ocean on the National Geographic Explorer. In a day that concentrates on steaming towards South Georgia Island from the […]
We have been fortunate in the last couple of days with the weather, which has provided smooth sailing conditions in the South Atlantic, and for visiting Steeple Jason and Carcass Islands. We are visiting Stanley […]
Our early morning attempt to land at the northern section of the isthmus on Steeple Jason Island is abandoned due to strong northerly winds. The Explorer sails around Grand Jason Island to reach the southern […]
Close to perfect sailing conditions in the South Atlantic Ocean on the National Geographic Explorer, which doesn’t happen often! Clear blue skies, 12 degrees celsius and plenty of wildlife in the water and in the […]
