We hope you enjoy this latest update and photos from clients who are on a polar adventure and about to see if they can find any walrus’…

A cloudy day with a good breeze which is not so good for Zodiacs. We were warned that it was cold and that we would get wet on the trip ashore. So all the gear was struggled into - base layer, mid layer and two top layers.

The landing ashore was steep, and for the first time the landing was bow out so the expedition team were in the freezing water up to their chests. Most of us got ashore relatively dry but some had very wet gumboots.

There are very strict rules for approaching walrus. We had to be very quiet, slow movements and a minimum distance was required. The team used red flags to mark our route and to measure the distances.

About 20 to 30 walrus were in a packed group up from the beach. There was quite a lot of movement within the group with heads rearing up and tails waving. 

Polar bears are the main predator but only attack single animals. There are usually two walrus in the water together acting as sentinels for the group.

The return trip was relatively good but it was very nice to get back onboard where it was warm.

During lunch we relocated to another Fjord. The activity here included another Zodiac ride with very smooth seas, and clearer skies this time.

On returning to the ship we enjoyed champagne on our balcony in the warm sun.

Some people onboard wanted to do a polar plunge. The doctor checks these hardy souls out and it seems that you are attached to the platform by a rope. It is due to happen shortly, however, we will observe from the safety of our balcony.