Denmark Strait, Greenland to Iceland
Bridge Tour
Saturday, 7/15/23
Latitude: 63.48° Longitude: -28.15°
The ship awoke to calm seas and clear skies on the final day of an incredible voyage. As Seabourn Venture headed back across the Denmark Strait to Reykjavik, we reflected on the last couple of weeks, took in some entertainment and started Packing.
During the morning, there were two Conversations in the Discovery Center. The first, by the ship's Safety and Environmental Officers, provided information on how Seabourn Venture functions behind the scenes. In the second, Dr Toby Musgrave talked about the history of naturalist and botanist Joseph Banks.
The calm seas gave the impression of sailing on a lake. The Expedition Team were on watch around the ship looking for marine life, and those who were patient enough had sightings of dolphins, sei whales and pilot whales.
The afternoon started with a final Conversation with Dr Beth Healey. Meanwhile, the Bridge opened its doors again to allow us to learn how the ship is controlled and navigation challenges in polar regions. Following this, we joined the Expedition Team for an entertaining recap by Daniel Fox, showcasing some of his best photos from the Arctic polar plunge.
As the day started to wind down and the wind and waves picked up, the evening's entertainment commenced. We were invited to the Patio for the Epicurean event, serving seafood and cheeses and, of course, the bar was on hand with cocktails.
Before enjoying their last dinner and drinks of the voyage and settling in to rest before their long day of travel, we were invited to the Discovery Center to view the incredible video put together by John. Shedwick. Showcasing the best of each day, from the waterfalls and volcanoes of Iceland to the glaciers and sea ice of Greenland, this mesmerizing video bought back all the emotions of the last two weeks.