MY Sherakhan Itinerary
Day 1: King George I s land (Maxwell Bay).
Embarkation day.
King George Island is sometimes called Antarct ica’s unofficial ca ital, thanks to the eight national winter stations crowded onto it. King George Is land is also the largest is land of the South Shetlands . St . the first orthodox chu rch in Antarctica, is locate at Russia’s Iii
Day 2: Deception Island.
During the night we’ll be sailing through the Bransfield Strait towards Deception Island. Deception Island is a collapsed volcanic cone with a narrow 230m wide break in the volcano’s walls known as Neptunes Bellows. As Sherakhan proceeds through this narrow channel in the moming you’ll notice the striking colors of the rock faces on either side.
We’ll land at Whalers Bay on a black-sand beach cloaked in mysterious white clouds of sulfur scented steam. Those with cold feet need only to dig their boots into the sand to warm them from the he at escaping from subterranean volcanic vents. The island’s sloping snow covered walls, which reach 580m. tower above the beach. Wander around the ruins of a whaling station established in 1906, which once was an important economic activity and part of Antarctica’s history. Altematively doff your parka and go bathing in the thermally heated
waters of Pendulum Cove.
Day 3 & 4: Neumayer Channel and Port Lockroy
Throughout the night we’ ll sail via Croker Passage and Ge rlache Strait to the entra nce of Neumayer Channel and proceed through this scenic channel towards Port Lockroy to visit Base A, the former British station turned museum. Close to Port Lockroy is the rookery at Jougla Point , where other highlights include blue eyed shags and a composite
whale skeleton reconstructed on the shore.
Day 4: Lemaire Channel.
Lemaire Channel is a steep-sided channel which runs for 11 km and is only 1600m wide . It’s located between the mountains of Booth Island and the Peninsula. It’s so photogenic that its nickname is “Kodak Gap . We ‘ll proceed th rough the channel with slow speed for a beaut iful
scenic cruising experience . At the northe rn e nd of the channel are two ta ll, rounded, and often snowcapped peaks at Cape Renard . The channel was first navigated by de Gerlache in 1898. In a decidedly odd choice, de Gerlache named the channel for Belg ian adventurer
Charles Lemaire who explored the Congo .
Days 4 & 5: Paradise Harbor.
In the afternoon we’ll arrive at Paradise Harbor where we’ll take out the tender for a spin around the ice calved from the lacier at the head of the bay .
Day 5: Andvord Bay and Neko Harbor.
Deep inside Andvord Bay is located Neko Harbor-, which is on Antarctica itself. Now we’ve officially set foot on the continent. The glacier across from the landing site often calves with a thunderous roar, offering dramatic video footage if we’re lucky enough. As you gaze out over Neko’s iceberg-filled waters, consider how American long -distance swimmer Lynne Cox must have felt when she swam nearly 2km in the O.SOC waters here. In the evening we’ll navigate back again through Gerlache Strait and Croker Passage
towards Hannah Point.
Day 6 & 7: Hannah Point.
In the afternoon we’ll arrive at Hannah Point where we ‘ll stay until the next morning. Han nah Po int is fa mous for its large Chinstrap and Gentoo rookeries and the occasional Macaroni pair nesting among the m. On a hill above the Hannah Point landing beach. A prominent red vein of jasper runs through the rock. From this lookout, you can survey a she ltered beach on the opposite side of the point where Elephant Seals bask and young male Fur Seals spar.
Days 7 & 8: Yankee Harbor.
Yankee Harbor.or Hospital Cove as it was known to sealers, has a stone and gravel spit that extends nearly 1 km in a wide cu rve. The spit is an ideal place for walking . Further up the beach several thousand pairs of Gentoos nest.
Days 8 & 9: Penguin I sland and Turret Point.
Just offshore from Turret Point is Pe ng uin Island. While there are many is lands with penguins scattered throughout the Anta rctic, Penguin Island’s ped igree is longer than most. You may see Chinstrap and Adelie penguins here. Penguin Is land’s highest point is the 170m
Deacon Peak with an extensive crater at the summit. It’s easy to climb. and so many people do that a path is worn into the ground early each season. There’s also a meltwater lake in a former volcanic crater.
Turret Point takes its name from a grou p of prominent high rock s tacks above the beach, a nesting area for Antarctic terns. You’ll also find Chinstraps, Adeies, blue-eyed shags and southern Giant petrels.
Days 9 & 10: King George I sland (Maxwell Bay).
Farewe ll to Antarctica. Experience the rustic environment and way of living of the people that call Antarctica their home.
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