Video footage now available on the website

26 November, 2008 at 13:56

We have now updated tons of video footage from our expedition, so check it out! ...

The Notorious Drake Passage

26 November, 2008 at 13:40

This morning started with a lecture from Augustine on the ozone layer, which was interesting, ...

Students swim in the icy water

25 November, 2008 at 23:07

Monday, November 24, 2008 Neko Harbour 7pm After a cruise around dramatic cliffs of ice in Neko ...

Camping out

25 November, 2008 at 13:56

November 25th, 2008 Location: 64.31.562S, 62.44.049W Last night was the big camp out – a chance ...

A day amongst icebergs

24 November, 2008 at 23:07

Monday, November 24, 2008 1 p.m. As we near the end of our journey, our schedule is getting ...

Avalanche in the bay

24 November, 2008 at 23:07

Monday, November 24, 2008 Neko Harbour 3.30 pm Two days ago we received a very specific brief ...

Braving the icy water

24 November, 2008 at 23:07

Monday, November 24, 2008 Neko Harbour 7pm A few expeditioners gathered the nerve to take a dip ...

Students swim in the icy water

24 November, 2008 at 19:56

Monday, November 24, 2008 Neko Harbour 7pm After a cruise around dramatic cliffs of ice in Neko ...

A day amongst icebergs

24 November, 2008 at 13:56

Monday, November 24, 2008 1 p.m. As we near the end of our journey, our schedule is getting ...

Avalanche in the bay

24 November, 2008 at 13:56

Monday, November 24, 2008 Neko Harbour 3.30 pm Two days ago we received a very specific brief ...

Antarctic Peninsula today!

23 November, 2008 at 23:07

Sunday, November 23, 2008 We’ll have to make a correction to last night’s estimate of the ...

Elephant Island

23 November, 2008 at 05:36

Saturday, 22 November, 2008 Elephant Island Location: The captain is negotiating rough waters with ...

Sei Whales all around

21 November, 2008 at 18:37

Friday, 21st November, 2008 6:30pm Weather: high cloud, somewhat overcast, low winds. Wind – 2-3 ...

Rolling, rolling, rolling

20 November, 2008 at 15:06

Thursday, 20th November All of last night and all of today has been spent sailing toward Elephant ...

Latest Images of South Georgia Crossing now available

20 November, 2008 at 11:00

After an enduring yet rewarding five days by all accounts, the Traverse Team successfully crossed ...

Glaciers and mighty fjords

19 November, 2008 at 15:06

Wednesday November 19th, 2008 Our big morning plan for today was a visit to a beach to have a ...

A visit to Shackleton?s resting place

18 November, 2008 at 18:16

Tuesday November 18, 2008 18:15 This afternoon we visited Grytviken – a highlight we’ve all ...

Back together again, Part 3 - Back to the boat for a party

18 November, 2008 at 01:08

After the snow slide, we had only to cross a boggy valley and reach the beach, and the Stromness ...

Traverse Team Returns

17 November, 2008 at 22:40

22:40 Traverse team news: A small group of us went to meet the team as soon as they descended the ...

Expedition back together again

17 November, 2008 at 16:30

Monday, November 17, 2008 16:30 We set off at ten am to meet the traverse team and cross a high ...

Seventeen Tiny Dots

16 November, 2008 at 18:49

18.49 6.49pm Sunday We can see the traverse party coming down the glacier! All seventeen are ...

Crazy People

16 November, 2008 at 17:01

Sunday, November 16, 2008 Location: 54.07.810S 36.48.980W Temperature: 11ºc Wind: 4 knots General ...

Final Push for the Traverse Team

16 November, 2008 at 17:01

At 12:30 pm today, Pat contacted the Captain, Jorge. The traverse team are having a much better ...

Reindeer on ice

16 November, 2008 at 11:04

Good morning from Antarctica! It’s Sunday, and the weather conditions are sunny and bright. Late ...

A not-so-great-day?

16 November, 2008 at 11:04

TRAVERSE TEAM NEWS As for the traverse team… Their day was very challenging. We spoke to Pat at ...

Home is Fortuna Bay

16 November, 2008 at 11:03

Fortuna Bay We will wait here, with the Irish flag waving proudly, for the traverse team to come ...

Back together again, Part 2 -- The Slide

16 November, 2008 at 01:01

Monday, November 16th Climbing above the scree we crossed massive snowfields, skirting all the way ...

A really GREAT day

15 November, 2008 at 11:04

Saturday, November 15, 2008 A really GREAT day Location: 54.08.838S 36.47.568W Wind today: 3-5 ...

Better luck tomorrow, maybe?

14 November, 2008 at 22:17

Friday, November 14, 2008 Back on the ship, the rest of the expedition party were unable to go ...

See you on the other side...

14 November, 2008 at 21:15

See you on the other side… Friday, November 14, 2008 9pm The traverse team narrowly escaped to ...

Snowy and windy

14 November, 2008 at 15:14

Hello! A very quick update this afternoon – after anchoring in King Haakon Bay in South ...

Penguins, dolphins, seals, sea lions, glaciers...

14 November, 2008 at 13:09

We´re here! Just a quick note to let you know we made it to South Georgia. We´re currently ...

Batten down the hatches

13 November, 2008 at 22:00

Thursday, November 13, 2008 10pm Today’s conditions at 1pm: Location: 54.22.367S, ...

Calm before the storm - THE SEQUEL

13 November, 2008 at 18:56

Thursday, November 13th, 1 PM After biting our nails all day about the impending stormy night, it ...

Rock and Roll

12 November, 2008 at 23:33

Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10am Early this morning two whale blows were spotted only 100 m off ...

The Calm Before the Storm

12 November, 2008 at 23:33

Wednesday, 7:30 pm Location: 54.32.645S, 54.59.781W Course: 088 degrees Speed: 13.2 knots Wind, 13 ...

Traverse team gets ready

12 November, 2008 at 18:33

TUESDAY 6PM: Some individuals on ship are experiencing discomfort from sea sickness today. ...

Busy Kids

12 November, 2008 at 15:43

Tuesday, 9AM Now that we’re on the ship, the students are particularly busy. Here is today’s ...

All aboard!

12 November, 2008 at 15:37

MONDAY, November 10th 7PM It was a beautiful day for boarding the ship, and after being shown to ...