The entrance into Deception Island was full of marvel and wonder. It really was like a James Bond film scene. Even standing on deck waiting to pass through a narrow passage known as "Neptune's Bellows" you could sense the mist of intrigue in the air.
It was cold and it was windy. It was freezing and chilly. Most of the crew had come up to the main deck to witness our arrival through this narrow passage in Antarctica into Deception Island. The magic was clear to see already.
To the right of our ship as the captain sailed her gallantly through the tight gap. Why a tight gap? you may ask and why make a big deal of it? The reason is Deception Island, by its very shape is like a small "c" letter from a bird's eye view.
Indeed the arrival through Neptune's Bellows into Deception Island is marvellous as well as being tight and it feels like the ship is going in slow motion most of the time, which is true! You had to be out on the main deck to witness it - an amazing voyage was getting even better now!
I didn't often visit the bridge of the ship during the Antarctica trip but on this occasion it felt like you had to be up there checking out how the captain does it. It was remarkable. The images and experiences on the main deck of the ship are memories to be cherished for years to come.
There is a photo I took of the captain just as we were entering Neptune's Bellows to head into Deception Island which portrays the sheer magnitude of it. It's a tiny passage to steer a ship through and such an enjoyable journey.
Neptune's Bellows (630S 6034W) is a channel on the southeast side of Deception Island forming the entrance to Port Foster, in the South Shetland Islands. The name, after the Roman sea god Neptune, was appended by American sealers prior to 1822 because of the strong gusts experienced in this narrow channel.
After 20 minutes we had done it - the captain did an immense job professionally getting us inside this island for a truly wonderful experience. Antarctica and Neptune's Bellows were awesome!
It was cold and it was windy. It was freezing and chilly. Most of the crew had come up to the main deck to witness our arrival through this narrow passage in Antarctica into Deception Island. The magic was clear to see already.
To the right of our ship as the captain sailed her gallantly through the tight gap. Why a tight gap? you may ask and why make a big deal of it? The reason is Deception Island, by its very shape is like a small "c" letter from a bird's eye view.
Indeed the arrival through Neptune's Bellows into Deception Island is marvellous as well as being tight and it feels like the ship is going in slow motion most of the time, which is true! You had to be out on the main deck to witness it - an amazing voyage was getting even better now!
I didn't often visit the bridge of the ship during the Antarctica trip but on this occasion it felt like you had to be up there checking out how the captain does it. It was remarkable. The images and experiences on the main deck of the ship are memories to be cherished for years to come.
There is a photo I took of the captain just as we were entering Neptune's Bellows to head into Deception Island which portrays the sheer magnitude of it. It's a tiny passage to steer a ship through and such an enjoyable journey.
Neptune's Bellows (630S 6034W) is a channel on the southeast side of Deception Island forming the entrance to Port Foster, in the South Shetland Islands. The name, after the Roman sea god Neptune, was appended by American sealers prior to 1822 because of the strong gusts experienced in this narrow channel.
After 20 minutes we had done it - the captain did an immense job professionally getting us inside this island for a truly wonderful experience. Antarctica and Neptune's Bellows were awesome!
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