Then we successfully navigated the incredibly narrow, icy stretch of water known as 'The Gullet'. On our way, many saw a minke whale, humpback whales, and crabeater and fur seals. Our Expedition Team hosted a talk on ice, a microscope session, and for the brave few, the very icy Antarctic Circle crossing ceremony with Neptune himself presiding. Our briefing for the following day whetted our guests' appetite for our first Antarctic landing, and they also heard the remarkable tale of 'Steve the Dog'.