In the afternoon we entered Harefjord for our second zodiac cruising of the trip. Our route took us in the direction of the Eielson Glacier, which we admired from a distance while navigating through brash ice scattered across the fjord. At first, the conditions were calm and allowed us to enjoy the scenery quietly, but soon the katabatic winds began to sweep down from the mountains. Far from stopping us, they added a sense of excitement and adventure to our time on the water.

We also took the opportunity to cruise around the massive icebergs that floated near the ship. Their shapes and sizes were extraordinary, some towering above us, painted in a palette of deep blues and pure whites. Surrounded by ice and wind in this striking landscape, it was a memorable way to close our day in Harefjord.