National Geographic Orion sailed all night to arrive at the remote Snares Island Group. These islands are incredibly pristine, with no introduced pests, and subsequently, a number of endemic land birds and the endemic Snares crested penguin are thriving here. Guests birdwatched from the ship all morning as thousands of petrels and shearwaters passed and the occasional group of penguins popped up to the surface.
Zodiac cruising along the shoreline this afternoon gave guests a closer look at New Zealand fur seals, New Zealand sea lions, and Snares penguin colonies while staff navigated the coastline. The Snares proved to be an incredible start to our expedition to the New Zealand Sub Antarctic Islands.
