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Hi Mbanks I can't help much with your questions because I'm also a first timer. I'm from Australia and not used to being cold so I've kind of over planned for that. Most of the winter stuff I'll leave on board afterwards. I'm nervous of the zodiacs too as I have a balance problem but I am so, so excited! I can let you know how it goes if you like. When do you sail? I'm LÁustral 10 December.

Hello. We will also be on an Antartica cruise in December. We are also flying onwards so have informed Ponant that we won't be taking the return charter and will be leaving the ship as an early departure. They have updated the itinerary which now just has return charter flight refused. We were not charged.

Hello. This popped up in my digest. Looking forward to following your trip. I'm not anywhere near a cruise expert but can help you with any questions you may have on Bali/ Indonesia e.g. money, drivers/airport transfers, language etc. My first tip would be to pop into a Circle K and buy a couple of bottles of soffell mosquito replellant. It contains DEET and comes in a spray or cream. Very cheap, smells much nicer than other products and is just as effective. I buy it to use at home (Australia) too.