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Day 5

Grytviken & Shackleton's Legacy

Sunday, January 19, 2025

8Β°/2Β°
Temperature
πŸ’¨ 10-15 knots NW
Wind
🌊 Calm
Sea State
πŸŒ… 04:45
Sunrise
πŸŒ‡ 21:30
Sunset
Morning
πŸ“ Approaching South Georgia
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Overnight
βš“ King Edward Cove

πŸ“ Today's Location

Grytviken

πŸ’‘ Did You Know?

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South Georgia is home to over 3 million breeding penguins

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South Georgia was once the center of Antarctic whaling industry

Today's Schedule

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Sunrise viewing

First light on the South Georgia peaks

06:30
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Breakfast service

08:00
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Government Officer inspection

Biosecurity clearance required for all landings

09:30
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Grytviken landing

Museum, church, and whaling station ruins

11:00
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Shackleton's Grave

Whiskey toast at the explorer's final resting place

14:00
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Zodiac wildlife cruise

Elephant seals and fur seals along the shore

16:00
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Captain's welcome dinner

Formal dinner celebrating arrival at South Georgia

19:00
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Captain's Notes

Weather window looks excellent for the next 48 hours. We'll maximize shore time at Gold Harbour tomorrow.

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Dress Code
Expedition gear for landings, smart casual for dinner
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Dining
South Georgia lamb, paired with Argentine Malbec
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