Very little Wi-Fi. StarLink satellites are far and few between up in the far north.
There are about 280 passengers on board. We were encouraged to upgrade out cabins. But, I didn’t even consider it. The only thing a better cabin would get me is “free” access to the better dining room and an increased chance of seasickness. And I have had one dinner and one breakfast and one waffle in lieu of lunch and have no complaints. My asylums family knows that I am quick to complain about the food,
The 280 passengers makes it about ½ full. Over 100 of the passengers are German, And, considering how far away it is, there a more than a few Aussies. There are no kids. No wheelchairs or rollators. A few canes. I am one of the oldest. Average age, middle 60s is my guess. Enough folk who are fit enough to fill up the 8km uphill hikes, kayaks and SUP adventures.
There have been a lot of mandatory briefings. The funniest one being “how to get into a cold water survival suit”. And we got assigned to animal groups for zodiac excursions. As in “all walruses report to the escape pod”. I would be a walrus. Would rather be a polar bear.
We were told that Greenland is covered with large mosquitoes. You think they could have said that before leaving civilization. I intend to try to make friends with someone who is better prepared. And, no we didn’t have mosquitoes in my part of Alaska. How was I to know?
More later. If the Wi-Fi gods are willing.