Deck 8 has a protected observation room. The bridge on deck 7-- more complex than a starship. The bar in the lounge was popular during the (calm parts of) the Drake Passage return. Karen, Travis, and Kathy pass some time during the passage. Expedition leader Szymon briefs us on the next day's travel. We get to meet all of the hotel staff and ship crew in our final briefing. It was a successful trip! A towel penguin greeted us on our final night on the ship. With some evaluation forms. The expedition staff gathers to give us a fond farewell as we disembark. Our Road Scholar group. Back row: Butch, Kevin, Cass, Lee, Kathy, John, Bonnie, Poldi, Thor, Ken, Leslie, Mary Beth, Peter. Front row: Judy, Deb, Paul, Travis, Karen, Cathy, Veronica, T.W., Paula. On floor: Jorge. 2026-02-04 Deception Bay, Half Moon IslandWhales and Wildlife