South Georgia is literally like stepping into a painting that doesn’t seem real. Each step forward revealing a different view of a panorama that is beyond your imagination. Honestly, it’s almost too immense to digest."
Promise nothing, deliver everything - that’s how it felt when we found this leopard seal. To be this close to Antarctica’s most dangerous predator was fantastic."
Another day another highlight. Sitting quietly at the edge of a breeding colony of albatross was genuinely one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever experienced."
Not everyone makes it beyond the polar circle. We were lucky (it was the first time for our expedition leader), and the reward of seeing Detaille Island and the original scientists’ hut abandoned over 50 years ago was exceptional."
The PONANT Expedition team was so knowledgeable, and despite any challenging conditions, always managed to pull off the best possible experience for us."
I couldn’t imagine I’d love the penguins so much. They’re so funny to watch, I’m almost certain they were gossiping about my jacket. No, seriously - either that or my beard."
Bigger than you imagine, closer than you’d expect. If you stand still, seals, penguins and all manner of birdlife seem as interested in us as we are in them."
A behind the scenes look at the filming of Beyond the Polar Circle – here I am hard at work tasting high quality wines with the onboard sommelier."
Captain Colaris at the helm of a Zodiac© in South Georgia - a great captain still getting a kick out of the Antarctic experience."
