Cruising around the Antarctic Peninsula & Paradise Bay | NCL Star NYE 2023

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Welcome back to Mer Cruises Solo! Today is day 10 of 16 on my solo South America and Antarctica cruise on the Norwegian Star, and we officially, finally, reach Antarctica! I woke up super early so I wouldn't miss a thing - and the early wake up call was so worth it - the views were INCREDIBLE! We cruised around the Antarctic Peninsula, through the Gerlache Strait to Paradise Bay, and even got blue sunny skies! So many icebergs, lots of whales, penguins swimming and hanging out on the ice, it was incredible. The scenery was stunning, the wildlife was plentiful, and the views from my balcony left nothing to be desired - I had an absolutely amazing day with views that just left me in awe. We capped off the day by ringing in 2024 together, as this was New Years Eve!
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5 мар 2024

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@mimikarenbryant7325 7 дней назад

Your videos bring back pleasant memories of our South America & Antarctica cruise on HAL in 2015. Would love to do the same itinerary you did as a revisit! Would never get tired of the amazing vistas and the penguins and whales!!

@MerCruisesSolo 7 дней назад

I agree! I absolutely plan to do this (or similar) itinerary again and experience some different excursions, there is just SO much to see! Thanks for watching! :)

@sail2day822 27 дней назад

Bucket list cruise

@CruisingWithJT 2 месяца назад

Wow… this was so well narrated and put together! Nicely done! Definitely a bucket list trip! Thank you for sharing your experience, now I need to go to Antarctica!! The weather was fantastic, the views of everything were incredible and the wildlife simply amazing. Talk about an awesome way to start the new year! 🎉🙌🏽

@MerCruisesSolo 2 месяца назад

Thank you SOO much for this comment! It truly was such an incredible experience!!

@sail2day822 27 дней назад

Best video narration I have seen on You Tube

@MerCruisesSolo 27 дней назад

Thank you so much!!! ☺️

@adamsaldana5462 3 месяца назад

im doing a solo on the Getaway. A simple western Caribbean Itinerary. First time solo, hope I'm ready to be alone with my thoughts.

@MerCruisesSolo 3 месяца назад

I hope you have an amazing time! Solo travel is so freeing and relaxing ☺️

@thelifeofreillytravels 3 месяца назад

Wow, you got to go further south than we did! 😮 Paradise Bay looks amazing!😍

@MerCruisesSolo 3 месяца назад

It was incredible! Highlight of the trip for sure!

@JoeHartman80 3 месяца назад

This is such a bucket list trip. You lucked out with some gorgeous weather.

@kerryharder2416 2 месяца назад

Wow, so amazing what a trip and so many memories! Thank you for sharing with us.

@chrishiggs7351 3 месяца назад

Antartica looks fantastic, glad you had great weather and were able to see a lot of wildlife and the glaciers.

@AussieInUS 3 месяца назад

Your videos are getting better. But room for improvement as far as editing goes. Thanks all the same. Continue NCL cruising, still great. Thank you.

@44monsterman 3 месяца назад

Just added this one to my bucket list.

@magenof1440 3 месяца назад

You had such great weather!! I’m jealous!

@pams6792 3 месяца назад

Penguin so cute. I zoomed in.

@sandrawalker948 2 дня назад

We were on the Norwegian Star in 2009 and will be on her again in September 2025 for our Norway/Iceland/Scotland cruise. We really did like her. Did you enjoy sailing on her? Also, your makeup is beautiful, do you mind if I ask what you use? Thank you

@MerCruisesSolo День назад

Thank you! Yes, I enjoyed the Star, she’s a great little ship! Only thing missing is an Observation Lounge, it would be a great addition. As far as my makeup, most likely wearing ‘It Cosmetics’ in this video, it’s my go to!

@brianfoster4434 3 месяца назад

thank you for this content. I really enjoy it.

@craigsmith6446 3 месяца назад

I have enjoyed your video log of your Antarctic cruise. I am researching doing this myself, NCL is at the top of the list because of the reduced single supplement, you mentioned this in an earlier episode. Sometime you gotta go solo if you want to do trips like these. Glad you had a great time!

@MerCruisesSolo 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching, so glad you are enjoying the vlogs!

@cravechannel 2 месяца назад

Hi! Thank you so much for the fantastic videos! I am booked for the same cruise in January. I'm very interested in your candid assessment. I'm terrified of sailing the Drake Passage. I am now struggling with my feelings about making that journey and then not landing in Antarctica. The scenery sailing around looks incredible. I feel that it's unlikely I'll go again though. I'm not much of a cruiser, and typically travel in other ways. Did you feel satisfied with the Antarctica experience provided on this particular cruise? Thank you!

@MerCruisesSolo 2 месяца назад

I was so happy with my Antarctica experience on this cruise, I thought it was absolutely incredible and loved every minute!! The captain and professional experts on board would never put the passengers at risk if the weather or waves were unsafe in the Drake Passage, so I wouldn’t worry about that! We had a very smooth ride, all things considered :)

@shannyrenee17 3 месяца назад

I just put my deposit down for Dec 2025! (Don't have as much time off this year.)

@mvnorsel6354 3 месяца назад

Perhaps one of the last ever to visit Paradise Bay on NCL ?

@MerCruisesSolo 3 месяца назад

It is still on the 2024 and 2025 season’s itineraries, hope it stays!

@tropicalbreez5 2 месяца назад

I will be taking this cruise in Jan 25! I need some advice on a packing list for this cruise since it covers multiple temp zones and excursions. Any advice?

@MerCruisesSolo 2 месяца назад

My biggest packing tips are to pack layers! Merino wool clothing packs well, can be worn multiple times before needing to be washed and dries quickly, I brought several merino wool sweaters and they were great in the cold weather. You spend a lot of time on the ship so lounge wear got worn most of the time (sweatshirt/sweatpants). For the warm days it does get HOT so you’ll need clothes that will keep you cool. Hope that helps!

@tropicalbreez5 2 месяца назад

@@MerCruisesSolo Do you need formal wear for dinner or are jeans acceptable? Like you I am traveling solo.

@MerCruisesSolo 2 месяца назад

@@tropicalbreez5 you don’t need formal wear, jeans are completely fine! (they just can’t be ripped)

@tropicalbreez5 2 месяца назад

Thank you! I’m excited!