There are not many posts for Ponant cruises to Antarctica and I decided to provide info on our recent cruise (I returned home this past Monday). Pros and Cons.
We chose this cruise because I had read that it is a must to include S. Georgia when going to Antarctica. We embarked in Montevideo on Nov. 3rd and left the ship in Ushuaia on Nov.18th.
Upon entering the ship ( it is gorgeous with understated elegance) but were surprised at how small she was. Upon entering our Del
CruisingTrav, my husband and my friends husband didn’t even take a jacket, so dont feel like its necessary. The polar trips are very different to Ponant usual cruises. our cruise had approx 50 aussies on board, maybe that’s why it wasn’t required, as we are generally more laid back....
Definetely dont need ski pants, we just wore pants under our waterproof pants, quick dry.
And lastly enjoy! It’s truly amazing!