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!
3/5/2025
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Pia and Garibaldi Fjords, Patagonia
It was our first day in Patagonia. It was a pleasure to be back among some green scenery, although there was some residual sadness of having left behind Antarctica. This morning, we toured the Ventisquero Romanche and Pia Glaciers, which flow into Pia Fjord. A peaceful Zodiac ride brought us close to the front of the glaciers where we could watch calving in action, creating the icy wonderland that we were floating upon. Dressed for the weather, we enjoyed the light drizzle which filled the waterfalls and created misty layers against the dramatic metamorphic rock-scapes. This afternoon, our captain skillfully pirouetted us in front of the actively calving Garibaldi Glacier. It was hard to know which direction to look for the most activity. Then the kayaks and Zodiacs were launched for an exploration of the fjord at water level. Playful sea lions provided the soundtrack as the youngsters gazed at the floating curiosities that had appeared in their playground.
