I can only dream of Antarctica, but Thank You for going and sharing your experience. I am grateful for you and all the UA-cam videos that enable me to experience every possible destination and see it and experience it. Thank You so very much.
@@jameswright8695 that’s a very kind comment James, thank you. I know I’m fortunate to have been able to go, and hope that as well as experiencing destinations through YT videos, you do get the opportunity to travel to at least some of the places that inspire you.
I’ve seen quite a few vlogs and this blows the others out of the water. Brilliantly done! As a solo traveler meeting other like minded people is so important and I just hope when I book my adventure that I have as much fun as you all clearly did 😊
Fantastic video Barry. We were partway through our research looking at so many ships and tours and have now settled on the same trip on Ultramarine in part due to your video. Thank you for telling a great story of your journey.
Thanks so much, glad it was of help to you! I remember that myself, trying to decide which ship and weighing up all the options. Needless to say, very happy with my choice!! Best of luck with your own visit.
Thank you Barry, a fantastic video. I’M going to Antarctica in november this year. I hope i get the same expirience as you did. Greatings from the Netherlands
@@Groenespecht Thank you, great to hear you enjoyed the video! You must be so excited for your visit to be so soon, hope it’s an amazing experience for you!
This was such a joy to watch. I was smiling the whole time. Much respect for sharing your adventure. I will definitely be rewatching for research when I venture to Antarctica very soon.
@@hotkopipeng Thanks so much, I’d love to be back at that point, anticipating it and counting down the months and weeks!! Trip of a lifetime, I hope you enjoy it.
@leanneadams2549 yes, I am mindful that I’m very fortunate. I put a saving fund together and paid into it for about four years to cover the costs. I think for most people who do it, it’ll be the most expensive trip they’ll ever take.
@@BarryKenny I hold a bachelor's degree in Cinematography, I've worked in the film business and this is about the best documentary I've ever seen! Plus my daughters featured in it! The footage is FANTASTIC! Thank you and Kudos, Sir!
Thanks Teddy - I can certainly recommend Ultramarine, but there are so many great choices! Enjoy the planning: I was like you, I booked in April 2022 for a January 2024 trip.
Hi Doris, many thanks, I’m delighted you enjoyed the video! I went in January 2024, for 10 days / 9 nights. Yes, we had good weather when we were on the ice (all through the trip really), calm and mostly overcast, with one day of amazing sunshine. The trip was along the Antarctic peninsula.
Thanks so much, delighted that you enjoyed watching! There’s no TV channels as such, but there is a good selection of movies and TV programmes to “stream” as it were - I was too busy and didn’t watch any, so can’t remember what they have, but I remember thinking it was a good selection. Within that, there are of course Antarctic-themed shows and movies too. However, the in-room screen is mainly focused on ship activities and excursions. They had a live feed from the Ambassador theatre so you could rest and watch lectures from your room. The daily schedule was there as was an updating map showing the ship’s position. You could also check your bill for onboard purchases on the screen, learn more about the ship, check out spa services, and read info about the expedition team.
@@AshleyandChristian Hi Ashley and Christian, thanks so much, delighted you enjoyed it! Yes, the helicopter excursion is included for all passengers. There is also an extra you can pay for, heli-hiking, where you land inland a bit and get to trek. I had booked to do this, but the diversion for the medical emergency for the crew member meant it wasn’t possible: the expedition leader felt (correctly, i think) that it was better for everyone to get the helicopter trip included rather than a small number of people getting to do the optional extra.
You mentioned Deception Island: did you sail through Neptune's Bellows into the caldera? (my own trip was a reverse of yours - DI was my last stop in Antarctica and where I went for a little swim)
Hi, Barry, great video. I am looking to book a trip, so if I may ask... I have been told these Quark ships carry 100+ guests. So with 100 on board, you were all able to disembark at once for landings? If not, how did that work and how time consuming was the process? More importantly, how long were the landing trips? I mean how much time did you spend on land during each excursion? Thanks in advance!
Hi Chetan, thanks, I appreciate it! Our ship had a maximum of 199 passengers, and we had 196 on our trip. They planned activities very well so that when landings were happening, others were kayaking / paddleboarding, so everyone who wanted to disembark could do so. They also had us broken into four groups to coordinate numbers well. For a full landing, they were about 2 hours, and were combined with mini-zodiac cruises.
Hi Judy, no I booked the balcony twin share, so it wasn’t an upgrade, just that no other male booked the twin share, so I had it all to myself. I hope you have a great trip, when are you going?
Hi Marcus, I was on the starboard / right hand side of the ship… and to be honest, I never thought about whether I was on the best side until you asked the question!! I don’t think it makes a huge difference as the scenery is so spectacular throughout. Also, the trip is busy, so I spent a very little time in the cabin looking out from the balcony. So sorry I don’t have a firmer view on this, but for the purposes of this trip, it’s all good!
@@anthonywilliams9852 Gosh, what an odd thing to take from the video… I think I’d have been perfectly happy as it happens - it wasn’t a big part of the trip.
I can only dream of Antarctica, but Thank You for going and sharing your experience.
I am grateful for you and all the UA-cam videos that enable me to experience every possible destination and see it and experience it.
Thank You so very much.
@@jameswright8695 that’s a very kind comment James, thank you. I know I’m fortunate to have been able to go, and hope that as well as experiencing destinations through YT videos, you do get the opportunity to travel to at least some of the places that inspire you.
I’ve seen quite a few vlogs and this blows the others out of the water. Brilliantly done! As a solo traveler meeting other like minded people is so important and I just hope when I book my adventure that I have as much fun as you all clearly did 😊
Thanks so much for such a generous comment, I really appreciate it! I hope you’ll get to book soon and meet some great people on your adventure.
Fantastic video Barry. We were partway through our research looking at so many ships and tours and have now settled on the same trip on Ultramarine in part due to your video. Thank you for telling a great story of your journey.
Thanks so much, glad it was of help to you! I remember that myself, trying to decide which ship and weighing up all the options. Needless to say, very happy with my choice!! Best of luck with your own visit.
Thank you Barry, a fantastic video. I’M going to Antarctica in november this year. I hope i get the same expirience as you did. Greatings from the Netherlands
@@Groenespecht Thank you, great to hear you enjoyed the video! You must be so excited for your visit to be so soon, hope it’s an amazing experience for you!
I'm going in December!! What ship are you going on?
I’ve been waiting my whole life for this!
Excellent ‼️‼️☘️☘️☘️
@@JackMcClendon thanks very much Jack!
Wow!! Great job. Love it. I hope to visit Antarctica someday!
Thanks so much, you’ll get there and you’ll love it too!
This beautifully captures our entire experience! A trip of a lifetime! 🤩
This was such a joy to watch. I was smiling the whole time. Much respect for sharing your adventure. I will definitely be rewatching for research when I venture to Antarctica very soon.
Thanks so much Andres, that’s such a kind comment. Enjoy the research and your own Antarctic adventure!
Fantastic video
Thanks again!
Thanks for an excellent look at Quark! You’ve convinced me
Thank you very much! Glad to be of some help, enjoy the planning and the trip, it’s such an amazing experience.
MIL GRACIAS...BARRY & FILMING CREW....EXCELENTE TU VIDEO...I ENJOYED A LOT!!!
Thanks so much, delighted you enjoyed it!
Well done!! Definitely conveys all the emotions!
@@YvetteCrabtree Thanks Yvette!
This was such a great video, you definitely brought a lot of craic to this trip!!
Thanks Mairead, glad you enjoyed it and that the craic came across in the video, it really was great fun as well as awe-inspiring!
Welcome to antártica chilena 🇨🇱👍
I love Chile too! ❤
Love the video. I am going on the same trip with the Ultramarine in Jan 2025. Really excited for it, especially after watching your vid! Thank you!
@@hotkopipeng Thanks so much, I’d love to be back at that point, anticipating it and counting down the months and weeks!! Trip of a lifetime, I hope you enjoy it.
Wow ! Lucky you !! And how fortunate. I’m a Postal Worker so I’ll probably never be able to go. Maybe someday I’ll see my Orcas tho. Enjoy
@leanneadams2549 yes, I am mindful that I’m very fortunate. I put a saving fund together and paid into it for about four years to cover the costs. I think for most people who do it, it’ll be the most expensive trip they’ll ever take.
@leanneadams2549 oh, please, you can go if you do what you have to do. First thing change the way you think! Peace! ☺️
Wonderful! Very well done! AMAZING!!!
Thanks David, I appreciate it!
@@BarryKenny I hold a bachelor's degree in Cinematography, I've worked in the film business and this is about the best documentary I've ever seen! Plus my daughters featured in it! The footage is FANTASTIC! Thank you and Kudos, Sir!
You have me blushing, thanks so much, and Savannah and our entire “Penguin Colony” were the absolute best parts of the whole trip!
Love your video of Antartica. Booking an expedition for January 2026 just trying
To figure out which vessel. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Thanks Teddy - I can certainly recommend Ultramarine, but there are so many great choices! Enjoy the planning: I was like you, I booked in April 2022 for a January 2024 trip.
@@BarryKenny planning in advance is the key.
Great video. Which month u went & how many nights? Was the weather OK throughout where u can walk on the ice? U went to the Antartica Peninsula?
Hi Doris, many thanks, I’m delighted you enjoyed the video! I went in January 2024, for 10 days / 9 nights. Yes, we had good weather when we were on the ice (all through the trip really), calm and mostly overcast, with one day of amazing sunshine. The trip was along the Antarctic peninsula.
Hi Barry, incredible video !! Loved it.
Planning to book a trip with Ultramarine. May I know what were your cruise dates ?
Thanks.
Thank you Atul! My dates were 5th to 14th January. It’s a special ship, I hope to be back on it some day, maybe in Greenland!
the fall replay hahahahahaa
and none of us reacting to help, all focused on the whale!!
Amazing video! thank you for sharing your adventure! I have question, what kind of channels do they have on the TV in the room?
Thanks so much, delighted that you enjoyed watching! There’s no TV channels as such, but there is a good selection of movies and TV programmes to “stream” as it were - I was too busy and didn’t watch any, so can’t remember what they have, but I remember thinking it was a good selection. Within that, there are of course Antarctic-themed shows and movies too.
However, the in-room screen is mainly focused on ship activities and excursions. They had a live feed from the Ambassador theatre so you could rest and watch lectures from your room. The daily schedule was there as was an updating map showing the ship’s position. You could also check your bill for onboard purchases on the screen, learn more about the ship, check out spa services, and read info about the expedition team.
@@BarryKenny Thank you!!
Loved your video! We're hoping to do this exact journey in 2025. Were the helicopter flights included in the cruise price?
@@AshleyandChristian Hi Ashley and Christian, thanks so much, delighted you enjoyed it! Yes, the helicopter excursion is included for all passengers. There is also an extra you can pay for, heli-hiking, where you land inland a bit and get to trek. I had booked to do this, but the diversion for the medical emergency for the crew member meant it wasn’t possible: the expedition leader felt (correctly, i think) that it was better for everyone to get the helicopter trip included rather than a small number of people getting to do the optional extra.
You mentioned Deception Island: did you sail through Neptune's Bellows into the caldera? (my own trip was a reverse of yours - DI was my last stop in Antarctica and where I went for a little swim)
We did indeed, what an introduction to Antarctica it was!
Hi, Barry, great video. I am looking to book a trip, so if I may ask... I have been told these Quark ships carry 100+ guests. So with 100 on board, you were all able to disembark at once for landings? If not, how did that work and how time consuming was the process? More importantly, how long were the landing trips? I mean how much time did you spend on land during each excursion? Thanks in advance!
Hi Chetan, thanks, I appreciate it!
Our ship had a maximum of 199 passengers, and we had 196 on our trip. They planned activities very well so that when landings were happening, others were kayaking / paddleboarding, so everyone who wanted to disembark could do so. They also had us broken into four groups to coordinate numbers well. For a full landing, they were about 2 hours, and were combined with mini-zodiac cruises.
Thanks for the information and reply. Cheers.@@BarryKenny
I'm on deck 3 with a single share. Did you get upgraded to higher level. Really would like to be higher up
Hi Judy, no I booked the balcony twin share, so it wasn’t an upgrade, just that no other male booked the twin share, so I had it all to myself. I hope you have a great trip, when are you going?
Which side of the ship was your cabin on? Were you happy with the side you were on? Thanks!
Hi Marcus, I was on the starboard / right hand side of the ship… and to be honest, I never thought about whether I was on the best side until you asked the question!! I don’t think it makes a huge difference as the scenery is so spectacular throughout. Also, the trip is busy, so I spent a very little time in the cabin looking out from the balcony. So sorry I don’t have a firmer view on this, but for the purposes of this trip, it’s all good!
No worries. I appreciate the reply.
Would have like to have seen how happy you would have been if there were no drinks on board.
@@anthonywilliams9852 Gosh, what an odd thing to take from the video… I think I’d have been perfectly happy as it happens - it wasn’t a big part of the trip.
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Prasanta sarkar Kolkata
Nice place to be ❤
@@photographerlostintimber Yes, very much!