Most people spoke English on the boat, but it depends on the passengers for any given cruise. Our guides were mostly from Canada or New Zealand. As a whole, Antarctica is a very international place. No one country owns the land, so scientists from around the world come together here to conduct research together.
The U.S. dollar was the main currency used onboard the ship.
Water was free onboard the ship. Everything was provided by the boat and its crew. There really is no other way to go, as we were a long way away from any restaurant, mall or corner store.
Breakfast was a buffet and I loved the sausages they had. At night, we would have five-course meals. My favorite meal included an appetizer of fried mushrooms, cream of pumpkin soup, a garden salad, a salmon main course, and chocolate ice cream for dessert. Everything they served on the ship had to be loaded in Argentina and brought along with us.
I didn't listen to any music--instead, I left my door open and listened to the wind and the ocean. It was mesmerizing.
