Opinion

by Alice Beauchemin

Departure in January 2025

Region: Antarctica

Destinations: Antarctic Peninsula

Ship: m/v Ortelius

Highlights: Kayaking, Polar Diving, Basecamp, Antarctic Fur Seal, Adelie Penguin, Chinstrap Penguin, Crabeater Seal, Southern Elephant Seal, Gentoo Penguin, Humpback Whale, Leopard Seal, Weddell Seal, Black-browed Albatross, Snow Petrel, Antarctic Petrel

Couldn’t ask for better crew and staff. Food was excellent quality. Equipment all functioned.Text

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