Seals off Robinson Crusoe Island

Our first "land" destination was Robinson Crusoe Island, but before landing we took zodiacs to observe the many seal colonies along the shores of the Juan Fernandez Islands off the Chilean coast.

 

Getting Ready to Sail the South Pacific

From the upper decks of the Silver Explorer, we observed various efforts of the crew getting ready for the day's adventures - on the ship, deploying the zodiacs, and rendezvous-ing with a pilot boat that will guide us through sometimes treacherous waters.

Early Morning Skyline

On March 20 we began to reverse the direction of our Chilean fjords journey, sailing south from Valparaiso out into the Pacific and eventually to Tahiti. We awoke early, to see the dramatic silhouettes of rugged coastline against the morning sky.

 

Valparaiso Harbor

Valparaiso Harbor on a foggy day, waiting for the Silver Explorer to be readied for its voyage to Tahiti, our next destination.

Winery Outside Valparaiso

A field trip to a nearby winery while waiting for the Silver Explorer to be readied for its next voyage.

En Route to Valparaiso

 Our last day at sea on the Chilean Fjords expedition.

Navigator (left) and Captain

Valdivia Wall Paintings

Valdivia has lots of attractive public art and colorful sidewalk displays.