We’ve finally finished our video featuring Antarctica, filmed during our voyage this past December on Silver Explorer. Putting together a piece to accurately reflect our experiences wasn't easy. The White Continent presents a destination and a series of experiences difficult to … [Read more...]
Five Reasons To Cruise Antarctica On Silver Explorer
Comments and emails like the one below are not uncommon since my voyage to Antarctica on Silver Explorer last month: I normally hate the cold but have a yen to go to Antarctica My husband doesn't want to go; says the journey would be horrendous. He an ex-747 captain; me, an … [Read more...]
Recap Of An Antarctic Adventure & Four Reasons To Consider An Antarctic Cruise
Sunday, December 22, 2013 — This morning, to mark the end of my Antarctic cruise on Silver Explorer, I boarded a charter flight in Ushuaia, bound for Buenos Aires. It is remarkable to think that in the span of a few days, I will have traveled from seas of ice and landscapes of … [Read more...]
Day 6 – The Polar Plunge & Vodka At A Remote Outpost: On Silver Explorer In Antarctica
An Antarctic cruise on Silver Explorer is no place for naps — or even sleep. Sure, you can rest if you want to, but there are two things that may keep you from slipping into slumber. The first is the length of the day. I’m not sure when the sun rises and sets, but the times would … [Read more...]
Featherweights: Best Small Ships Carrying 600 Or Fewer Passengers
I typically characterize small ships as those carrying 1,000 or fewer passengers, or guests, as the cruise lines like to refer to the warm bodies that inhabit their vessels. However, I thought it would be interesting to take a look at the best luxury cruise ships carrying fewer … [Read more...]