This is a destination-intensive expedition cruise ship that focusses on nature and culture. There are four tenders and 14 zodiacs for landing on remote shores. Naturalists accompany passengers on shore trips and recap upon their return. There often are wet landings and climbing in and out of zodiacs in remote areas, inappropriate for people who are not physically fit. Antarctic trips that traverse the Drake Channel often encounter a stretch of quite rough water.
Past passengers receive discounts.
A third person is half price. There is a 50 percent surcharge for a single. Most shore excursions are complimentary. There is no tipping. Alcoholic beverages are not complimentary on this ship as they are on the other ships of this line.