Join expert-led lectures that decode the ocean you’re crossing—currents, weather systems, and the marine life that rides them. Sessions may explore the Gulf Stream and Sargasso Sea, migratory seabirds you might spot from deck, and navigation traditions on blue water passages.

These concise talks add texture to the voyage, connecting Nova Scotia’s cool shelf seas with Bermuda’s limestone world and the Lesser Antilles’ volcanic arc. Expect engaging storytelling, visuals, and Q&A that enrich every horizon you sail past.

Gather on the open deck for guided stargazing in some of the clearest skies on the Atlantic. Learn to recognise constellations, trace celestial navigation basics, and appreciate the sweep of the dark-sky ocean horizons free from city glow.

Your Expedition Team highlights seasonal stars and planets, noting how the sky subtly shifts as you sail toward tropical latitudes. Weather permitting, these quiet night sessions pair science with serenity as the ship hums steadily south.

Refine your craft during a hands-on clinic where you’ll learn practical techniques for shooting at sea—balancing horizon lines, handling glare, and capturing motion. Instructors cover composition, shutter choices, and settings for seabirds and fast-changing skies.

Put guidance to work as you shoot from the promenade deck, experimenting with panning and silhouettes in the shifting Atlantic light. Expect tips for stabilising gear and translating the fast-changing light at sea into crisp, expressive images.

Descend into the Crystal Caves of Bermuda, a limestone underworld shaped over millennia. Follow a floating boardwalk across glass-clear pools and gaze at stalactites and azure pools illuminated to reveal their delicate forms and mirrored reflections.

Guides explain the island’s geology and how mineral-rich waters continue sculpting the chambers drop by drop. Time topside allows for photos and a leisurely look at Hamilton’s pastel palette. This shore excursion is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Travel to the pink-sand arc of Horseshoe Bay, framed by weathered limestone headlands. Stretch out on a soft strand, swim in turquoise water, and wander tide pools that shelter parrotfish and tiny invertebrates along the rocks.

Your time is unhurried for sunbathing, reading, or a gentle shoreline walk. Guides can point out how crushed foraminifera tint the sand its famous blush. This beach visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore the UNESCO-listed Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison, from the Careenage harbourfront to the neo-Gothic Parliament Buildings. Stroll narrow lanes lined with chattel houses, warehouses, and churches that speak to centuries of trade and seamanship.

Guides trace three centuries of British colonial maritime history, highlighting the Garrison Savannah, signal stations, and the rare 19th-century Screw Dock. Learn how Bridgetown’s strategic harbour shaped Barbados’ identity. This guided walk is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Step aboard MS Roald Amundsen and meet your Expedition Team as the voyage gets underway. Settle in, learn how the ship operates, and hear the Captain’s welcome speech outlining the crossing ahead. From the rail, feel the salt air as you set sail from Halifax Harbour, a historic gateway to the North Atlantic.

Gain practical tips on life at sea, sustainable expedition practices, and onboard safety so you can make the most of the days between Nova Scotia and the Caribbean. This hosted introduction frames the spirit of discovery that defines the journey.