The day began with calm seas as we transited northward towards Napier, our first destination on North Island. The wind was light, so many seabirds, such as albatross and petrels, were seen bobbing on the surface rather than taking flight. We had some lovely presentations onboard, allowing for our expedition staff to shine and highlight their incredible skills and backgrounds on a variety of subjects.
As 4 o’clock rolled around, we were joined by a pod of common dolphins who entertained us by riding on the bow wake of National Geographic Orion.
We rounded out the evening by having a photo feedback session with National Geographic Photo Expert Jeff and Certified Photo Instructor David. It was a relaxing and informative day at sea.
