The wind was so strong overnight that we arrived slightly delayed to our destination of Puerto Profundo. The dive team went scuba diving in some gorgeous kelp forests while guests got nearly as wet during two rounds of particularly rainy Zodiac cruises. Our surrounding scenery was so majestic, and a few lucky people caught glimpses of bow-riding Chilean dolphins! Back on board, we dried out, ate lunch, and cruised to our next breathtaking destination. At Seno Glacier, we all set out to explore the fjords by Zodiac cruises and even ventured up a riverbed. The rain continued to pour, the many waterfalls gushed, and wet fingers struggled to take pictures on phones as we all became drenched. A few lifejackets even got so wet that they automatically expanded!
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 01 Feb 2025
Puerto Profundo and Seno Glacier, 2/1/2025, National Geographic Resolution
- Aboard the National Geographic Resolution
- Antarctica
Caitlyn Webster, Undersea Specialist
Caitlyn grew up entranced by the sea. She first became SCUBA certified while in high school in southern California and found her true passion diving and studying marine life. After graduating from Cal Poly State University: San Luis Obispo with a deg...
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