WHILST uncertainty still reigns as to whether Orion will be able to access Mawson’s Huts on its current Antarctic adventure, guests have sure not been disappointed with what the trip is yielding, having already spotted some spectacular icebergs and a large group of whales. “We had about eight humpbacks playing...
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WHILST uncertainty still reigns as to whether
Orion will be able to access Mawson’s Huts on
its current Antarctic adventure, guests have
sure not been disappointed with what the trip
is yielding, having already spotted some
spectacular icebergs and a large group of whales.
“We had about eight humpbacks playing with
the ship as we were stopped about 50 metres
from the pack ice,” said Expedition Leader Don
McIntyre.
“They were coming up to within about three
metres, rolling around and under and checking
us out for about 30 minutes.
“They stayed with the ship for a few hours,”
he added.
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