It happened earlier this year! Perhaps you and she were "ships passing in the night" without even knowing!

"Today, we are proud to introduce a unique itinerary to this untouched wilderness aboard the exclusively chartered m.s. Le Diamant, one of the world’s most celebrated small cruise ships. Refurbished in 2004, this deluxe vessel creates a luxurious ambiance for participants, who are comfortably accommodated in outside cabins. With impeccable standards of service, savory cuisine and elegant décor, m.s. Le Diamant is the finest vessel cruising the Antarctic waters.


To enhance your Antarctic experience, m.s. Le Diamant is staffed with an expert expedition team who will guide you on excursions ashore. Under their direction, you will board sturdy Zodiac craft for landings on rocky shores and beaches to observe the antics of Antarctica’s bountiful wildlife — penguins and seals especially are unafraid of human visitors — and discover the secrets of the White Continent.


You will be sailing during the lingering light of the austral summer, when long sunrises paint the icescape in soft shades of pink and gold as whales, seals and penguins flock to glimmering turquoise glaciers and sparkling icebergs. This itinerary featuring the deluxe m.s. Le Diamant has sold out completely the last two years! "