Laylam

We did the 2023 Christmas cruise in Antarctica. A transfer from the BA Hotel to the airport is included at the start of the trip. After landing in BA on the way back you are on your own. Both our flights to and from BA were at EZE (Ministro Pistarni International Airport) because of storm damage at AEP (Aeroparque) from where they normally fly.

We travelled to Svarlbard July 2023 and saw 2 polar bears, but binoculars were required. On an earlier cruise to the Canadian Arctic we saw 9 polar bears in Nunavut, which were clearly visible from the ship and close-op from the zodiacs.

I agree.

Scenic Eclipse.

This was in the Falkland Islands Zodiac entry.mp4

Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole. One of the world’s northernmost inhabited areas, it's known for its rugged, remote terrain of glaciers and frozen tundra sheltering polar bears, Svalbard reindeer and Arctic foxes. The Northern Lights are visible during winter, and summer brings the “midnight sun”—sunlight 24 hours a day. ― Google

I agree wholeheartedly. We once had a problem disembarking in Manaus. Although our circumstances were quite different. Because of an early morning flight we disembarked at midnight, and were taken, and left, at the gates of the port to wait for the taxi we had requested. We were immediately surrounded by rough sleepers and felt very unsafe. I complained to Seabourn so it didn't happen to anyone else. They were very apologetic and I think we received an OBC on our next cruise.

Singles are well catered for/looked after on Seabourn. You will be invited to hosted tables etc..

In defence of the OP, they didn't plan their SB cruise with a baby either. Their honeymoon cruise was cancelled. We cruised on the Sojourn last January with a couple in the same situation, their honeymoon cruise was cancelled and now they had a baby. The baby was a delight and learned to walk during the cruise, much to the delight of approximately 350 surrogate grandparents!!!

The itinerary I looked at had an overnight at Easter Island. I would expect you do landings by zodiac or tender.

KathyL2537, How have you handled the Drake Passage?

KathyL2537, thank you for taking the time out from your trip to post here. We are on the next sailing of Venture and so I am VERY interested. Was the ship docked at the pier or did you have to take a Zodiac/Tender? Our pre-boarding info suggests that we do and to bring a wind or rain jacket.

Thank you all for your very helpful replies. I love the photo of the 16 year old, he is either very hardy or the indoor temperatures are quite toasty.

Thank you kej1, Were the Patio Grill and outside the Colonnade ever opened for dinner?