Sea Spirit in Antakrtika - a breathtaking and unique journey
The decision to choose the Sea Spirit for an Antarctic Expedition Cruise was absolutely right. The Sea Spirit and its team are the expedition cruise ship par excellence and, in our experience, the first choice! Both the crew on board under Captain Yaroslaw and hotel manager Paz, as well as the Poseidon expedition team under Sergej and our first point of contact Steffi, convey the mixture of experience, spontaneity, and enthusiasm that permeates the entire team. With the Sea Spirit, we were able to venture further south than planned (via Crystal Sound to the channel “The Gullet,” where two icebergs forced us to turn back). The entire team (quote from Sergei: “We are guided by the weather and ice”) constantly adapted to the ever-changing conditions and was committed, genuinely warm, and cheerful (not just friendly and nice). We were able to observe all the relevant animals encountered on the Sea Spirit's route. Some sightings (such as a jumping whale or orcas) were also a first for most Poseidon employees, as was the southern advance across the Arctic Circle to “The Gullet.” All in all, it was a breathtaking and unique journey. On the morning of February 8, we bid a fond farewell to the Poseidon crew and the expedition team. Conclusion: Top marks. With the current Sea Spirit team, an expedition cruise is always the first choice!