Tag Archives: Subantarctic Islands

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Zodiac cruising, Auckland Islands

The plan for today is for zodiac cruising in two locations around the Auckland Islands. Le Soleal has remained anchored at Enderby Island overnight, as we wait for a second severe low pressure system to […]

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Sandy Bay, Macquarie Island

Le Soleal motored south overnight to reach Sandy Bay on Macquarie Island. Only 60 passengers are allowed ashore at any time, so the groups are assigned 2 hour landing slots each in the morning, and […]

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Macquarie Island

Le Soleal arrives at Macquarie Island early in the morning for a 3 day visit. Day 1 is at the ANARE station at the northern end of the island, Day 2 will be at Sandy […]

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Campbell Island, New Zealand Subantarctic

We arrive at Campbell Island on schedule at 6am. Notable for its miserable weather and 650 hours of sunshine annually, Campbell Island has turned on the fine weather for our planned 7km hike on the […]

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At Sea to Campbell Island

We have 750 km, or 405 nautical. miles to cover to reach Campbell Island, which will take roughly 40 hours. Today is a ‘sea’ day, with the albatrosses and a few prions the only company […]

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Bounty Island

It is not possible to drop anchor at Bounty Island, but we are fortunate to have relatively calm weather allowing Le Soleal to motor in a stable position. It is also something of a weather […]