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Valoración general basada en 1.028 votos

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por Lang-Hoan Pham
I came on this trip only because I wanted to get to the Ross Sea. I had been to the Peninsula before, done several trips to the Falklands and South Georgia, been on many other cruises in the Arctic and Antarctic regions, so I did not expect a lot, and was resigned to endure the many sea days just to get to the Ross Sea. But the combination of an exceptional expedition team, a great helicopter crew and really good weather when it counted, made this into one of the most memorable trips for me. I enjoyed the depth of knowledge and dedication of the team, who shared their decades of combined experience in Antarctica in a series of very interesting lectures and fun talks. They took every opportunity to point out and explain the wildlife, detail the history of Antarctic exploration and research, provide a context for the wonderful sights we encountered. Thank you Captain Mika, Christian, Sarah, Garypedia, Steve, Simon, Vide, Hazel, Chris, Judd, Tim, Pete, and Dr Helga!!!
This trip was years in the making for my family and me and I can 100% say it was worth the wait. The Oceanwide staff meticulously planned this trip and worked so hard to make it a truly amazing experience. The camping, hiking, kayaking, and land and zodiac exploring was incredible and the staff was so knowledgeable, kind, hardworking, and reliable. I really can’t say better things about this trip and company. I have been raving about it since I got back.
A once in a lifetime amazing experience to Antarctica, South Georgia & Malvinas was only possible because of the extraordinary very knowledgeable and caring Expedition Guides!! The entire crew on Hondius from house keeping to catering daily meals were very professional and always willing to help. Our entire route had to be reversed due to bad weather, we first went to Antarctica! Many thanks to the fearless strong Expedition leader Pippa and the Captain who managed this shift so amazingly well. Pippa's positive energy & leadership skills truly made the entire voyage go seamless. With so many experts ( Expedition guides) on the ship, each very knowledgeable, I learnt a lot and have become more conscious of the changing environment. Kudos to chef Bawa and team for serving delicious VEGETARIAN meals! Hondius is a beautiful ship all around. One feedback for areas to improve is that at times we had some sailors (crew) drive our zodiacs for cruising during the landings. Obviously they were not at all conversant about the sites and I felt we missed out on some information which is otherwise shared by an expedition guide. So please only have Guides only for the landing cruises.
por Anke Limbach
This trip was a life dream come true and it really exceeded my expectations. There are really not sufficient words to describe Antarctica, what you see and the emotions you experience. Its majestic, beautiful, fascinating, gives you a glimpse of how hostile it can be, makes you feel humble and totally insignificant. The expedition team was wonderful and as well as the entire crew, they all made me feel really welcome and at home. Our cabin was fab too. I did not want to go home.
Can highly recommend Oceanwide💪 Had a fantastic adventure to Antarctica/South Georgia/Falklands..it was highly interesting and extremely fascinating to actually set your feet on these remote places..experiencing the abundance of Mother Natures fragile beauty🙏..experiencing this, together with highly educational and profession lectures from dedicated staff members, gave us a realistic information about Nature Conservation- fragile ecosystems and wildlife, including fascinating stories from the past of great polar expeditions..we will deeply grateful, for being able to have experienced this, and all the regions blew us away🙏 A trip like this is something everybody should do, and not postpone- it sets a lot in perspective and give us something to think about, for the rest of your life, including memorable memories🙏 So thank you Oceanwide, for this unforgettable, fantastic, and wonderful adventure - we would do it again😉💪👍
por Antonella Rossi
A spectacular cruise! All credit goes to the ship's staff and crew, their passion to make us feel comfortable was beyond expectation. Thank you for the best experience ever.
Our travel club (http://photoflytravel.com/) has been taking groups to Antarctica with Oceanwide for over 4 years and we cannot recommend them enough. The stunning ships, food, expedition staff, crew, & experiences are 5 star across the board. One of our best partners.
por Arnod Hissink
It was a very exciting travel. We enjoy it very much and also we learned a lot.
por Hans-Juergen Tessnow
Unforgettable experience, perfectly organised, highly motivated crew & guides. Best ever.
por Abbey Mold
This was my last continent to visit, and the best trip I have done so far! We had the most incredible expedition team as well as onboard team. They felt like family. I saw so many beautiful landscapes and wildlife, learnt so much, and made some unforgettable memories and friends. I am extremely grateful to the Oceanwide Crew for making this trip a once in a lifetime experience .
Perfect way to experience the white continent with all the extra activities that are offered as part of basecamp. Be part of the nature - feel it with all the senses. Amazing kayaking experience in the icy waters. Unique possibility to actually spend night camping next to penguins' colony! Observe the wildlife and be jealous to penguins for the scenery that is around them. Have amazing, knowledgable and welcoming crew that is passionate about the possibility to show and share these experiences. Ready to do extra mile to get best out of the trip, like cruising longer in Paradise bay as it is just so amazing, calm weather and wonderful evening. Being lucky with weather of course also plays big role in overall excitement!
My travel on the Hondius has been excellent from the very beginning to end. Even if I suffered sea sickness during some of the days, all the experience was absolutely fantastic. All the personnel of the ship have been very kind and supportive in every situation. I really appreciated how professional, passionate about their work and friendly everyone have been. All the on board activities and the inland operations were always extremely very well organized. I'll bring with me all the memories of this special adventure for the rest of my life.
por Judith Smelt
We’ve had a wonderful trip. Enjoying the wildlife, nature, lectures, excursions, the facilities on the ship, the whole crew and the food
por Jonathan Shvartzberg
Probably the best trip of my life (and the most expensive). Do not skip South Georgia and the Falklands if you have the means. The amount and variety of wildlife on these islands are unimaginable. The crew and the ship were incredible. I cannot recommend this trip enough.
por Gary Winter

Overall the trip was outstanding. We saw incredible wildlife and amazing landscapes along the Antarctic Peninsula. The crew did an excellent job of organizing all of the Basecamp activiities and always had alternative plans that worked. I would recommend the trip highly! The fuel charge of 25 EUR per person per day is still bothersome to me. This trip was our third attempt after two cancellations. Our initial deposit had been paid on 11 Sept, 2019, and our final payment was 08 Nov, 2021. Our money was held by Oceanwide and/or Swoop during all that time with the promise of finally delivering the trip without additional cost. The fuel surcharge broke that promise. I wouldn't be so bothered by the surcharge if all passengers had paid it. But after talking to some people on the ship, they said that either their third party travel agency didn't make them pay or Oceanwide didn't because of the contract. It doesn't seem fair. Also it was disappointing that we only had one opportunity for kayaking, mountaineering and camping. I understand it was difficult with the number of passengers, but still... However, there was ample Zodiac cruising and time on land/ice. Some of the guides were outstanding, but there were a few that were not. This is some constructive criticism for those guides. This advice comes from my long career as a teacher. Your passengers/clients often have something to add to the conversation, and it's your job to value that. I did research in the Antarctic almost 50 years ago, and there were times that I wanted to share some recollections. Usually, there was no interest in what I had to say so I stopped talking. Also at meals we would ask guides about their lives and experiences. They were forthcoming in answering our questions but didn't seem interested in us. Good conversations go both ways. Maybe it was a form of ageism? I consider myself a humble person, but I've also done some interesting things during my life. Please talk to the guides. Thank you. Gary Winter

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