Day 14: Sea day + ship tour
While we were at sea today, we wanted to take a break from wildlife to show you the sights on the ship.
We start with the bridge. One of the unique facets of the National Geographic Explorer is the fact that the bridge is open to guests. As a part of this expedition, we have four Chilean pilots who are helping guide us through the fjords. Between the pilots and the naturalists on the bridge, there is a ton of fascinating conversation.
Just in front of the bridge, there is an amazing space at the bow of the ship to catch the sights.
When we need to go off the ship, we usually use the zodiacs. They are motorboats that are stored on the decks of the ship. We have to wear waterproof boots for all of the landings.
When we have a sea day, like today, we usually are transiting to somewhere new. These transits often come with spectacular views of the fjords. We usually take our lunch in the library because of the 360º views.
In the evenings, Lindblad expeditions have lectures and recaps - a tradition where the naturalists go into deeper detail on the wildlife, flora, geology, and history. The depth of experience onboard is immense.
Finally, the dining room team is exceptional. The head chef is Swedish and has a great range of skills.
