Christmas time. My ship was in celebration mood decorated with several types of Christmas ornamentation.
I came to know that hotel team of ship had prepared a gala dinner. I was very excited. As I approached dining hall entrance I received champagne. Smiling faces of hotel team were so welcoming. Dining hall was laid in Christmas decoratives with Santa caps and other items.
There was a lavish spread on tables. Wine bottles, red wine and white wine, on all tables. With special starters, whole Christmas menu was awesome. Though food on board was always delicious but Christmas dinner was par excellence.
Usually I just take little champagne and rarely take wine. But I was so joyous being in Antarctica and celebrating there that I exceeded my quota of wine and took red wine and white wine both, along with champagne.
After dinner Christmas celebrations continued in lounge bar. A plan of secret Santa was devised. All travelers contributed gifts which were mixed in a sack and later to be handed out one present each to all. Suddenly an announcement was heard ‘pod of Orcas..’ Me and everyone present in lounge rushed out on decks to watch the family pod of killer whale also known as Orca. Watching killer whale, the top predator of marine life and an embodiment of strength and grace, was a special moment, indeed. I considered this the best Christmas gift for me and for my fellow travelers.
Back to bar, everyone exuberant, gossip time, drink time, fun time and the clicking time which went past midnight. Not to forget the secret gift everyone got. There was delicious pudding lying on bar counter for each one but didn’t interest all. Of course I had mine and there were few more like me who took their share of pudding. Others were more into drinks
Next day each traveler received beautiful gift pack from ship hotel, loaded with chocolate in shape of Christmas tree.
I captured Christmas moments with my fellow travelers also my dear friends. We had lot of fun time together. This was my celebration aboard etched in my sweet memories, forever.
MY ANTARCTICA ODYSSEY continues ….
definitely a great spread! & it sounds like such a fun time – just to gossip and catch up!
– cassy @ blissfullyher.com
Fun time totally.
This looks so cool! I love doing activities like this, but I’ve never done anything like this for Christmas. Sounds like such a cool adventure!
Absolutely unforgettable.
What a great Xmas celebration you had in the cruise, I can see you have capture so many sweet memories and meeting so many friends from all over the world. Really happy to have such experience when we traveled.
Yes indeed so. Our best experiences create our best memories too.
What a lovely dinner, can’t wait to hear more about your trip!
Will surely do.
I love to cruise I’m going on one with my husband in October. Now I’ve never actually heard of this cruise line but I would be very interested into looking into them. I think it’s great that they gifted you guys and that you all had a great spirit!
That was expedition cruise which sails to continent Antarctica.
Wow, such a nice way to celebrate that day and it looks like a lot of fun.
So is this decorated year round with a christmas theme? What an adventure , I love Christmas too
Thank you Tesha.
it is wow! just wow! Antarctica sounds like a dream to me. I really envy you a little!
Truly wow Lyosha.
Oh wow, What a fun and great experience you had. Looks like you really enjoyed it.
Immensely enjoyed Preet.
Oh wow, Indra this Antartica Odyssey of yours gets better and better with each of your articles! What a lovely feast and the ambience seems so friendly and festive! Also ORCAS??!! I know for sure it’s rare to see them! that’s a true surprise!
I spotted family of Orcas.
This looks like a fun adventure. I love being on the water but haven’t been on a ship over Christmas.
It made my expedition more memorable.
What a lovely Christmas celebration you had on your journey! I bet it was lovely to celebrate and make these memories. It looks fun.
Loveliest I must say.
It sounds like you had a blast. Were you not able to snap a picture of the Orcas? That must have been an amazing sight.
I did but those pics are not vivid.
Okay, so I am completely jealous of your trip to Antartica. I’ve been to all six other continents, but haven’t had the chance to go to Antartica yet! I wanna go!
So quickly make it wonderful seven.