I've crunched the numbers and The Decision Matrix has surfaced one very clear winner. Of course, my heart is telling me not to rule out Option 2 because visiting the Weddell Sea is super compelling. So, as expected, quantified-decision-making can never be the only way.
Anyway, here we are the final two:
Option 1: Antarctic Explorer
- Decision Matrix Score: 28
- Shorter Itinerary (12 Days)
- Less Expensive
- Better Ship & Crew Quality
- Twin Cabin
- Highly Recommended
- Visits all the other spots for gorgeous ice on the West Side of the Peninsula. It's the "classic" version.
Option 2: Antarctica and the Weddell Sea
- Decision Matrix Score: 25
- Longer Itinerary (15 Days)
- More Expensive
- OK Ship & Crew Quality
- Quad Cabin
- Ship not as favorably recommended
- Visits the East Side of the Peninsula and the Weddell Sea — Home of huge, tabular icebergs.
