Porthole

I am reading a website called Travel to the Poles that compares tours, ships, classes, etc.  

This post is just so I can capture this quote about portholes.  We have a porthole. 

Under ship amenities - Porthole: 

porthole :    Round traditional ship's porthole, relatively small and mostly on lower decks.  Good for making you feel like you're in a washing machine during sea crossings.

Since we're here anyway, here's how they describe G Adventures Expedition ship

Former Danish car ferry but very well converted. Has a photographer and musician in residence programme. Many PhDs among expedition staff. Personal experience of staff going above and beyond to get the landings. Approx 3hrs on shore per landing and at least two landings/operations per day. Ship is comfortable, hotel staff excellent and food plentiful.

Luxury Level:  Medium.  Medium: Combination of cabins with bunks and beds, cheerful and older ships, less included - three star hotel - excellent service but not luxury. Summer camp for adults.

Ice breaker Level:  1b (1a is the best). 1b - Can handle polar waters well - usually a retrofitted ship with a previous life elsewhere. Can handle ice that is 0.6m thick

What to pack - this is my kind of packing advise: you want to wear things that are comfy. No-one will be aghast at you wearing the same outfit for days in a row.

Things to consider - shared cabins: Lots of people in a small space for a lower price. As you're mostly only in the cabin to sleep, this can be an excellent value option and a good way to make new friends.