Cruise was chosen based on these criteria
1) expedition planned to go south of Antarctic circle for 3 days
2) good price for ship quality and expedition team due Black Friday sale
4) Quark would match up singles with same-sex roommate, avoiding single surcharge
3) timing
Ship was very nice - great for expedition cruising with 3rd deck mud room for storing and getting your shore ...
This seemed like the best value for the money, with a new, fast ship and luxury cabin accommodations. Everything else in the same category was at least 1-2k more expensive. So I was worried this was going to be bad, but truly loved the experience. The staff was top notch, every single member of the crew and guides so friendly and dedicated to making the ship feel like home. The food was a bit of a ...