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Thanks for this info. I'll continue to monitor this thread. In one of my Facebook travel groups, I am also getting mixed results re: last minute deal availability. Selfishly, I was monitoring online deals for the 22-23 season, but the airfare associated with the deals, either cash or miles, was pricey to book at last minute. I am thinking about going to Ushuaia in 23-24, finding a deal, or if not, intra South American flights are readily available and exploring some of Chile or Argentina. If I find anything of significance, I'll post as I believe in giving back.

Apologies if this is not suited for a new thread...my search did not indicate anything obvious. Rumor has it that one, with a flexible schedule, can go to Ushuaia or Punta Arenas and within a few days find a better price on cruises to Antarctica than if one books in advance. Does this hold true or is this an Internet myth? (I realize the many nuances of Antarctica cruises - ship capacity, activities, etc. My question is very general at this point.)

Curious if anyone has any actual private yachting experience. I watched a bunch of seasons in the past, haven't watched for awhile. Watching S10, up to E4 today. How much occurs off camera? Only one day before the first guests for a new crew on an unfamiliar yacht to learn everything about it - both interior and deck? Just the safety aspects of undocking/docking... Capt. Lee seems to be a staple of the series. But not in full health as the person in charge of the yacht? Would this occur on a non-TV yacht? And because he is unwell, his commentary about the deck crew seems to be more gruff than usual.