Although the students made it safely back to shore, the expedition leader was overwhelmed by the current and carried out to sea.

Later, back on board ship, our expedition leader asked how many passengers had talked to penguins, and a forest of hands went up.

My job, as a travel researcher and expedition leader, was not hugely conducive to long-term relationships.

He was an experienced expedition leader, who sought to research and develop better meals to take on these journeys.

Prepare to be pampered by butler service and energised by expert expedition leaders.