Some stranded on the Akademik Shokalskiy since November 27 have sent an upbeat message . YouTube video : ` `` The French dropped by , but could n't get near . The second and current leg of the trip started on December 8 and was scheduled to conclude with a return to New Zealand on January 4 . and lots of ice , lots of penguins , which are very , very nice ! '' ` Lots of snow Bloody great shame we 're still stuck here ! '' A helicopter is expected to pick up 22 passengers , and the 52 crew members will stay aboard .
Some stranded on the Akademik Shokalskiy since November 27 have sent an upbeat message . YouTube video : ` `` The French dropped by , but could n't get near . and lots of ice , lots of penguins , which are very , very nice ! '' ` Lots of snow Bloody great shame we 're still stuck here ! '' A helicopter is expected to pick up 22 passengers , and the 52 crew members will stay aboard .