Hamburg
Today we arrived in Hamburg, marking the final stop of our voyage. Guests disembarked throughout the morning, bringing an end to a memorable expedition filled with remarkable wildlife encounters, historic coastal towns, and shared experiences both ashore and on board.
Helgoland
Today, we sailed towards Helgoland, recognised for its striking red sandstone cliffs. Breezy conditions made the expedition boat transfer ashore a lively and occasionally wet experience. Once ashore, guests explored the town before walking to the island's northern gannet colony, where they were able...
Harlingen
The morning was spent sailing through the Frisian Islands towards the Dutch city of Harlingen, passing traditional sailing vessels along the way. After arriving in port, guests had time to explore the city's historic streets, canals, and waterfront at their own pace. During the late afternoon, exped...
Dover
Our arrival into Dover was marked by views of the famous White Cliffs and Dover Castle, first established in the 11th century and long regarded as the 'Key to England' due to its strategic position overlooking the Channel. While some guests disembarked, others joined an excursion to the historic cit...
Alderney
A short journey across from Guernsey brought guests to Alderney, where a warm welcome from local residents awaited ashore. Coastal walks revealed sightings of ringed plovers, stonechats, and other seabirds, with impressive views towards Fort Clonque, a 19th-century fortress dramatically positioned o...
St Peter Port
Today brought a visit to the Channel Island of Guernsey, with guests enjoying a full day exploring St Peter Port and its surrounding coastline beneath sunny skies. Guided walks through the harbour and town centre introduced the island's history, from its maritime heritage to its longstanding connect...
Isles of Scilly
After arriving at St Mary's in the Isles of Scilly, guests spent the morning exploring the island beneath slightly windy skies. Some joined a wildlife cruise around the smaller islets, spotting grey seals, puffins, razorbills, and several other seabirds along the rugged coastline. Others visited Gar...
At Sea
Calm, glassy seas and warm sunshine accompanied today's crossing of the Bay of Biscay. During the morning wildlife watch, dolphins were seen riding the ship's bow wave. Throughout the day, guests enjoyed a varied onboard educational programme, including lectures on expedition photography, the marine...
Ferrol
Guests began the morning with an introduction to the onboard science programme and the Citizen Science projects they could join during the voyage. The ship arrived in Ferrol in the afternoon, where some guests enjoyed a guided walk through the city centre, while others travelled to Santiago de Compo...
Porto
Arriving in Porto in the late morning, the day began in a city known for its historic riverside setting and port wine heritage. Many joined a guided walking tour, strolling along the Douro River and through the colourful Ribeira district, with views of the Dom Luís I Bridge and the traditional port...
Lisbon
We embarked MS Fram in Lisbon during the afternoon, the city's traditional buildings offering fine views from the deck. Many took time to explore the ship, find their way around, and settle comfortably into their cabins, collecting their expedition jackets along the way. As the ship departed, we gat...