![]() ![]() On their dive, they encountered many jellies, kelps, and even a sea pen. The day began with the undersea specialist and expedition diver going for an early morning dive in Port Althorp. Today was an action-filled day aboard National Geographic Venture. National Geographic Venture Port Althorp and the Inians ![]() The early evening offered a walking tour and free time in Lerwick, during which guests explored the sights to learn about the history of the city and its Iron Age roots. After lunch on board, National Geographic Explorer sailed to Lerwick while guests enjoyed a presentation from the expedition diver. A highlight of the tour was a reconstructed Viking longhouse and longboat, which offered a fascinating look back at the Norse heritage of the island. The heritage centre and the Boat Haven represent the distinctive lifestyles enjoyed by residents of the island for centuries. This offered insight into both the geology and history of the island. The other half of the group embarked on a morning coach tour of some of Unst’s most scenic locations. Local sheep also shared in guests’ views of the rugged landscape. Guests encountered spectacular, sweeping views of the landscape, as well as the extensive gannet colony on the cliffs of the Neap. Half the group chose to hike to Hermaness Hill at the northernmost tip of the island. Clouds dispelled to reveal some blue skies as the guests arrived at the dock by Zodiac. This morning, National Geographic Explorer arrived at anchor off the shore of Unst, the third largest of the Shetland Islands and the northernmost inhabited point in the UK. National Geographic Explorer Unst and Lerwick, Shetland Islands
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