This was a "Brochure" trip as Robin the expedition leader said. Unbelievable weather and seas. Only one night of rough weather and part of a day which was a sea day. The Drake passage was a Drake pond. The expedition leaders and lecturers where the best. Many had been together a long time and the group dynamics showed. Fun loving but very well educated and trained. The stops, as you can see from the photos, more than lived up to what we had hoped for. Fellow passengers were a well traveled non complaining group who were there to learn and have an adventure. Ages between 14 and 80's with many in 40-60 range. The ship is good for an expedition ship though the soft goods need a little update. The food was ok to good with a few very good dishes. The staff ranged from"I want to take them home" to "Is it really such and effort to wait on us and get a second cup of coffee"
If you are considering this trip GO. Silver Seas does a great job. This is an expedition ship so don't expect everything to be at a 5 star level. You are at the bottom of the world.