beyond outstanding
by Tom Love
Departure in December 2021
by Tom Love
Departure in December 2021
Region: Antarctica
Destinations: Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, Falkland Islands, South Georgia
Ship: m/v Hondius
Highlights: Antarctic Fur Seal, Adelie Penguin, Chinstrap Penguin, Crabeater Seal, Patagonian Crested Duck, Southern Elephant Seal, Fin Whale, Gentoo Penguin, Humpback Whale, Killer Whale, King Penguin, Leopard Seal, Macaroni Penguin, Magellanic Penguin, Minke Whale, Rockhopper Penguin, Sei Whale, Wandering Albatross, Black-browed Albatross, Snow Petrel, Giant Petrel, Shearwater, Blue-eyed shag, Grey-headed Albatross, Light-mantled Albatross, Cape Petrel, Blue Petrel, Prion, Wilson's Storm Petrel, Antarctic Petrel, Storm Petrel, Commerson’s Dolphin, Striated Caracara, Hiking, Tussac-bird, Peale’s Dolphin, Dark-faced Ground Tyrant, King Cormorants, Birding, Astronomy Workshop
From start to end, this adventure of a lifetime surpassed my already high expectations. Expedition leaders/naturalists were top notch and helpful, with informative presentations from their varied experiences throughout. Their enthusiasm and camaraderie was genuine, heightened by their own long hiatus due to the pandemic. Adam set the tone - a terrific mix of professional and personable, and he always had backup plans for contingencies of weather. Bill's sideways energy added enormously. From servers and cabin maintenance to Sigi's dulcet wake-up calls, the hotel group was excellent. Food was varied, copious and always excellent. We marveled at fresh lettuce 10 days into the trip. The captain and his team were excellent, but unfortunately we barely got to know them due to closed bridge. Thank you.
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