Sleeping on the continent in my bevy bag to wake up at 3am to light snow, peace and a phenomenal view of glaciers and a waterfall. The watching a group of artic turns chase a skua right over me as I lay snug in my bag. The windy wet ride through iceberg alley with dark clouds on the horizon, making it look like one could fall off the edge - cerulean blues iceberg caves, huge icebergs with turrets and knife edge peaks and, to top it all off, a leopard seal on an iceberg. And penguins frolicking in the water - torpedo like in their speed and jumps, clearly having a blast. I could go on...ice climbing with calving icebergs, swimming penguins and seals below, and snow waterfalls from avalanches in the mountains across the bay; Damvoy Point - blue sky with great clouds coming across the peaks and that amazing blue streaked, cracked glacier ...and baby penguins! Love the Adeline's her and there and sharing the penguin highways with them...wacthching them hoping, sliding, jumping, braying....could watch pimguisn forever.

Life changing

Yes! This was our second time to the Peninsula and I loved the wildlife just as much. It was more enjoyable as I was not so anxious to see everything or not miss out, so more able to appreciate the wildlife. Some of my favorites: Paddling our kayaks between a couple humpback whales, watching penguins frolicking in the water right next to the zodiac (docked) at Port Lockroy, getting off the penguin highway to let penguins waddle by, and listening to the spat-splat as penguins walked through the shallows at Damvoy. Soooo many photos!!!!

Always felt safe. If I can't go on shore or kayak, zodiac is cool and I enjoy it. Most memorable zodiac was in Iceberg Alley - lighting, icebergs, weather (sleet, rain, wind), great driver (David!)...I described the beauty of it some in my previous comment.

Expedition team was knowledgeable and friendly, though level of knowledge on wildlife varied a lot, but staff were happy to find out what something was for you later. Alexis, Trevor, Owen and Koen. Favorite lecturer, of course, was Andreas...he was stand out also.

Yes! I was worried about the size as it looked so small compared to the other ships, but it was a wonderful ship. A very nice size, very quiet engines (as the captain said), nice cabins, very comfortable bedding, and nice roomy bathroom (for a small ship). As I said before, loved the dryer rack in the bath, room darkening curtains and being able to turn the heat off in the room. The closet and bathroom doors all opened into each other in our room and blocked getting out of the room, but we worked it out fine. More hooks would have been nice, but the 6 we had were great and some people, I understand, didn't have any. Lights above the bed are at a height/location where you gave to make sure you don't hit your head on them. Please, these negative comments are minor and meant to help you improve things, don't let them overshadow all the good about the room - cool, dark and comfortable bed for sleeping - most important! Oh, another minor, but easily addressed issue, more of the no slip material on the desk area for the drake crossing. ?

I love Antarctica like no place else in the world, but worry about the impact of myself and others going there. I wish companies would start including the cost of carbon credits in their price - especially for a trip like this where clearly people can afford it and you see the impact of climate change so much. So I am very torn these days about travel like this in particular due to its impact and thus encouraging others to go worries me too. Moral dilemma. That aside, I was exceedingly happy with the trip, Swoop, the ship’s operator and Placuis.

Did I miss food section? Phenomenal in every way. Loved it and portion size perfect.

Cabins can be warm at night, so light sleepingwear is typically best. Hate to admit it, but I brought (and wore a couple times - camping and ice climbing) Depends. I never needed them, but it relieved (no pun intended ?) the stress of worrying about it. So, honest, not a bad idea to suggest that as a possibility. In the Arctic on a couple long zodiac trips watching polar bears, I really wish I had had them as it was pretty uncomfortable at times. ?

I am much more concerned about climate change and addressing it on a personal level as best I can. And, now, even pushing friends a bit ...gently

Perhaps links to where people can help address climate change or buy carbon credits for their trip? I know it would have to be well presented to not put people off.