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Zen Zodiac: Meditation in Antarctica's Hidden Coves
27 Jun
Summary
- An expedition cruise offers meditation in a secret Antarctic sea cave.
- The journey explores East Antarctica's Ross Sea, a remote and vast region.
- Despite weather challenges, passengers experienced unique wildlife and historic sites.
An expedition cruise to East Antarctica's Ross Sea offered a truly unique experience, including a guided meditation session in a secluded sea cave called the "Zen Zodiac."
This 26-day Ross Sea Odyssey, aboard the new Douglas Mawson, departed from Dunedin, New Zealand, exploring the subantarctic islands before reaching the vast Ross Sea.
The journey involved sailing for four days to reach East Antarctica, encountering sea birds, dolphins, and a massive tabular iceberg.
Passengers experienced the historical significance of the region by visiting huts from the Heroic Age of Antarctic exploration, including those of Shackleton and Scott.
Despite unpredictable weather that shortened the time in the Ross Sea, the expedition provided moments of awe with encounters of Adelie and king penguins, royal penguins, and orcas. The cruise concluded with a visit to Macquarie Island, famous for its large penguin colonies.
Aurora Expeditions plans further East Antarctica expeditions from New Zealand and Australia in the 2026-27 season.
