Entry 1
Day 4
16 October 2024
And we're off!
And we’re off! We’ve waved goodbye to our friends and family and we’re full steam ahead. Destination: Antarctica.
Welcome aboard the
RRS Sir David Attenborough
We’re on day 40 of our journey to Antarctica.
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Entry 2
Day 11
23 October 2024
Life at Sea
Our journey is well and truly underway. We've been at sea for 11 days and we're now sailing around Africa.
Entry 3
Day 18
30 October 2024
Crossing the equator
It’s a very exciting week here on board RRS Sir David Attenborough – we’ve just crossed the equator!
Entry 4
Day 25
6 November 2024
Food, glorious food
On board the ship, food is very important! When you’re at sea for weeks at a time, meals help structure the day and mark the passage of time.
Entry 5
Day 32
13 November 2024
Ice, ice baby!
It’s finally happening – we're about to enter the Southern Ocean and getting close to Antarctica!
Entry 6
Day 39
20 November 2024
Land ahoy!
After five weeks, we’ve made it to continental Antarctica!
