By: Capturing Travel
Destination: ANTARCTICA
Port Charcot boasts a wide bay that doubles as a natural harbour, offering a tranquil refuge amidst the rugged Antarctic landscape. Dotted with small coves that hold their own mysteries, Port Charcot’s allure is further enriched by its historical significance.
The ships typically arrive at the Salpêtrière Bay (a primary landing site on Booth Island). From there, zodiac boats make their way through the sea ice towards the shoreline. However, it is also possible to disembark in the small bay of Français Cove. However, during low tide, the bay is too shallow and rocky to land.
While elements of the island’s landscape were likely first observed by Dallmann’s expedition, it wasn’t until the Third French Antarctic Expedition of 1903–1905 that detailed charting of the island took place. Many of the island’s features were named by the leader of the expedition, Jean-Baptiste Charcot.
- Hiking - Observing penguin behaviours - Incredible landscape photography opportunities - Cruising on Zodiac boats - Kayaking... and more
– Penguins: Adélie, Chinstrap and Gentoo penguins dominate the landscape. – Seabirds: Keep an eye out for blue-eyed shags as well as skuas. – Whales: humpbacks and minke whales. – Seals: Weddell seals and Antarctic Fur Seals may be spotted.
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