![]() I did not opt to sleep in an igloo due to the midnight sun during the nonexistent polar nights, but eye masks are provided for added comfort. The igloos are free to rent and are awarded based on a lottery system. These rooms allow guests to sleep under the stars or midnight sun with one of the best views on the ship. This ship has a unique feature and the only “igloos at sea”. The solo cabins also have balconies and hammocks! Igloos at Sea Regardless, offering plenty of room for a solo traveler. As the rooms are in the bow of the ship, the room is smaller in size. Instead of having a queen size bed and a couch, the room has a table and a twin bed. This room had an identical size bathroom and just as much storage as our room. This is a great feature that the ship has, offering solo travelers a slightly smaller room without requiring a solo supplement. My friend who was traveling with us was in a solo cabin with a balcony. ![]() Each room also has a provided hairdryer which also comes in handy. The bathroom was small like most cruise staterooms, but did have a walk-in shower with earth safe soap that is biodegradable. Relaxing in the Hammock after the Polar Plunge Not only did it allow for amazing views and spotting of animals, but the hammock provided was extremely comfortable. My favorite part of the room though was the balcony. All well taking in the view from the hot tubs and yoga studio. It was truly remarkable to see how this ship could travel so far north through the ice. As we headed north to 81 degrees, we cut through the ice as though it was nothing. From its cutting-edge technology to its remarkable comfort, the Endurance stands as a testament to human resilience and the quest for unlocking the secrets of the polar regions.Ī fully-stabilized vessel of the highest ice class the National Geographic Endurance is a PC5 Category A icebreaker. The National Geographic Endurance ship, operated by Lindblad Expeditions in partnership with Nat Geo, embodies the relentless pursuit of knowledge and understanding in the harshest and most remote corners of the Earth. If you are debating one or both, start with the Arctic. The Arctic is rapidly melting and the effects of climate change are much more drastic in the Arctic than the Antarctic. The first bears we saw was mom and two cubs! I am so glad I went to the Arctic and honestly wish I would have done it before visiting Antarctica.
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