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5 hours ago, kaisatsu said:

This has been the case in Ushuaia, but it varies by season. When demand is low, this has been a possibility, but it was far less common in the years just before the pandemic when demand was through the roof.

 

Now that there are a lot of larger newly-built ships, it could be the case again, but in the past few years we've also seen a handful of fantastic last-minute deals being published online.

4 hours ago, donaldsc said:

I have been in Ushuaia 4 or 5 times although not recently and have always seen signs on travel stores on the main street advertising Antarctica cruises.  I have no idea what sort of a deal they offer as I never checked.

 

DON

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.