Ushuaia & Departure

Paul has been asked to stand in as Staff Captain for two cruises, and the current Staff Captain is going to stand in as Captain for two weeks until the new incoming Captain is familiar with the ship. In the meantime someone else has come on board to take on the ice pilot role.

That we had to move to the Staff Captain's cabin but in between moving Paul had to see to the Bosun and I had to try and remove luggage into the passage outside the cabin so that the housekeepers could start making up the room for new guests. Eventually Paul came and we moved our stuff into the new cabin upstairs closer to the Bridge.

The steward hadn't made up the cabin and the Staff Captain was still waiting for the outgoing Captain to move his luggage out of his cabin so we had to wait to move in properly.

We decided to head outside for some fresh air. As soon as we left the ship, we regretted it. The wind was strong and the snowflakes were biting. In town there was a bit more shelter. We picked up some crisps and chocolate from a supermarket - our sweet teeth kicked in!

We were back at the ship around about lunch time and were able to unpack but in the meantime the poor steward came to try and get the cabin ready for us. He had been busy preparing guests cabin and was looking a bit 'ragged' and stressed, poor chap.

Paul had to go to the tailor and get his uniform, which was then sent to the laundry room for ironing. They were pretty quick about doing the ironing! He had to get his uniform and then the tailor took it to the laundry room for ironing. They were very quick with it!

Paul had to go to the Bridge for departure and I attended the usual safety drill. I don't really have to - I only need to attend once a month, but thought I would go anyway.

Paul was back from the Bridge in time for dinner. It is a nice change to eat together in one of the dining rooms instead of going to the crew mess because of Paul's previous shift pattern.

We have 2 days at sea ahead of us as the ship goes back to Antarctica.Read more