Over the next two days we got to know the ship, the very friendly and professional crew, the diverse members of the Expedition Team and of course, each other, sparking maybe friendships that will last a lifetime. We met the scientists on board and were shown the Science Centre and the different ways in which as guests, we can contribute to conservation science. Topping of the science today, we enjoyed a great talk on whales. We also met the photographers Timo and Jan and later in the evening, the rest of the Team at the very relaxed and friendly Captain's welcome.