Bewertungen

What a fantastic experience I’ve had on the great Ortelius! All staff throughout the voyage were friendly and knowledgeable and went out of their way to make the trip a very memorable and enjoyable one. The legendary Scotsman Bill Smith needs a special mention for his all round enthusiasm, stories, drawings and care of his trainee guides. As for Antarctica, mind blowing, unreal, well, all of those types of words, can only just describe it.

I agree with Stephanie. It was so great trip to Antarctic, with m/v Plancius and it's crew!!!

My trip to Antarctica on board m/v Plancius by far exceeded my expectations. We were fortunate enough to have exceptional weather,.allowing us to make the most of the continuous activities. With 2 shore excursions and 2 Zodiac tours, amongst the icebergs, whales, penguins and seals each day, coupled with daily kayaking and a night camping, you would think there’d be no time for anything else. However there was. In the evenings and during the transit across the Drake Passage and back, there were presentations in the lounge, on history of Antarctica, the local wildlife, weather etc etc. These were conducted by scientists and other members of the staff with degrees in specific areas. The meals were of a high standard. The ship was quite comfortable. All staff were professional, courteous and very helpful. The kayaking guide was a real character and made each kayaking trip one to remember. This trip will will be embedded in my mind for ever.

Visiting Antarctica is truly a once in a lifetime experience and Oceanwide is the company to go with. In addition to comfortable accommodations on the ship and great food, they worked incredibly hard to make sure we got the most of our trip — they did everything possible to optimize the number of activities and landings we had. If we were unable to land because of weather or ice, they scheduled lectures or other interesting and fun activities. What makes Oceanwide stand out is their commitment to conservation and education, and top tier guides and staff. I was so impressed with the operation, the friendliness and welcoming environment, and the level of service!

Quite incredible trip. Truly, intimately, and fully experienced the wild Antarctic environment and its wildlife. Highly recommend kayaking. The expedition staff were exceptionally helpful, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and friendly. Zodiac trips and landings where phenomenal experiences. Thankyou!

Our visit to the Antarctic Peninsula could not have been better. Even the weather teamed up to provide a great experience. We had a calm Drake Passage South and maybe a bit less so going North. The experience of a stark Antarctic with many different forms of wildlife will stay for a long time. The knowledge of the seasoned and highly qualified Expedition crew was first rate with on-the-spot commentaries about marine animals, birds, geology, history etc. There was a constant emphasis on safety and making a minimal impression on the pristine environment. The 113 passengers were of all ages and mixed well; few were "cruise ship" types, most were there for as a first experience on ship and many were academic or professional of an independent mind. Food and accommodation exceeded expectations.

Quite simply, the most outstanding trip! The natural beauty of the Antarctic Peninsula with its abundant wildlife and pristine ice structures is breathtaking. I paid extra for the camping and kayaking options and I’m so pleased I did. We were able to kayak up to 7 times, though I opted to keep it to 5 times so I could also do the some of the shore landings and zodiac cruises. The expedition staff were amazing as were the hotel staff on the ship. The expedition staff came from a range of backgrounds, many scientific and all were passionate about Antarctica. The food was excellent. Vegetarian options were always available. Food was always fresh and tasty. I can’t recommend this trip enough.

A great time with great staff and crew service! I’d definitely recommend this team to anyone wanting to travel to the polar regions.

Sehr motivierte Crew, sauberes Schiff, ausgezeichnete Küche. Wir haben auch über Umweltschutz, Flora und Fauna, Geschichte und Meteorologie viele interessante Vorträge in Deutsch und Englisch ge- habt. Die begleitenden Wissenschaftler/innen waren sehr kompetent und allzeit hilfsbereit.

We went on the base camp expedition cruise on Oceanwide, OTL27-19 Antarctic Peninsula. There are not enough adjectives to positively describe this incredible journey. Deciding what was the highlight of our trip is impossible There were numerous highlights; camping overnight on a glacier, landings including snowshoeing up to penguin rookeries, kayaking while penguins, seals, whales and icebergs went by, or just enjoying the passing scenery and birds from the railing. Perhaps one thing that stood out the most, was the staff. From the hotel staff to the expedition staff, everyone was exceptional. The food was delicious and varied. They made celebrating the New Year an event to remember. Our expedition leader, Beau, and his staff were professional, fun, passionate about their love of the area and generous with their knowledge and expertise. Their ability to manage the logistics and needs of passengers that ranged from young 20’s- 70’s and their flexibility necessitated by weather was absolutely mind blowing. Our Captain and his crew worked hard with the expedition staff to ensure our safety and provide a memorable experience. Well done Oceanwide Expeditions!

The ship Captain and his crew were absolutely wonderful. They put up with the passenger's silly questions with good humour and even got into the spirit of things even though they have been to Antarctica hundreds of times.What I loved best of all was that when a whale was spotted, the Captain actually stopped the ship and turned it around so that we could have a better look! Utterly fantastic! The hotel staff, particularly Zuzanna and Bobi we so very nice. Even today, her "good morning, good morning, my favorite guests" rings loudly in my ears!

Diese Reise habe ich mit gemischten Gefühlen erlebt. Positiv: das gute Wetter und die vielen Tiere die wir gesehen haben. Negativ: der Abbruch der Reise in Südgeorgien, wegen der Krankheit einer Frau. Es war ein emotionaler Tiefschlag, denn wir haben so den grössten Teil von Südgeorgien verpasst. Von der holländischen Gruppe haben wir erfahren, dass diese Frau vier Wochen vor dieser Reise eine schwere Operation hatte und jetzt eine Rückfall hatte. Sie hatte bereits in Stanley die ersten Symptome, doch sie hat sich erst beim Arzt gemeldet, als wir nach Südgeorgien unterwegs waren. Das sind Aussagen der holländischen Reisegruppe. Positiv: Die Crew des Schiffes und auch die das Expeditionsteam hat bei dieser schwierigen Situationen das Beste geleistet. Vielleicht müssten Sie für diese Reise ein ärztliches Zeugnis verlangen und solche Fälle zu vermeiden. Es kommt da auch immer die Frage einer Abfindung. Für mich wäre ein super Angebot, 50% auf meine nächste Reise bei Ihnen, die gleich teuer oder billiger ist.

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Croisière était absolument fantastique !! Les membres d'équipage sont particulièrement attentifs aux demandes de tous, et mettent tout en oeuvre pour satisfaire tout le monde. Les conditions météorologiques étaient bonnes, beaucoup de chance. Mal de mer était plus difficile à supporter que prévu, mais heureusement, ça tangue moins près des côtes.. Les temps de sortie était assez long pour satisfaire toute notre curiosité et notre émerveillement. Big up pour Gold harbour et Neko harbour. Nourriture à bord très bien, avec du choix pour tous les goûts. Accès simple à l'extérieur du Plancius, depuis tous les niveaux, parfait pr prendre l'air et observer les paysages et oiseaux pélagiques. Très bonne ambiance, équipage vraiment compétent et très ouvert à la discussion. Pas de chichi, on est entre nous :) Encore un immense merci à la chef de bord Ali, et à toute l'équipe ! Thank youuuuuuu !!!

Die Reise war super organisiert. Die sehr nette und kompetente Crew hat ihr Wissen über Natur und Geschichte in sehr spannenden und informativen Vorträgen mit uns Passagieren geteilt. Sie machte möglich, dass wir bei Anlandungen und Zodiak-Fahrten unglaublich beeindruckende Begegnungen mit Tieren erleben durften. Essen war klasse, Schiff schön, ein gemütliches Ambiente , bei dem man sich 3 Wochen sehr wohl fühlen konnte.