Great trip
by Riccardo & Wendie Hartsink
Departure in December 2022
Region: Antarctica
Destinations: Antarctic Circle
Ship: m/v Ortelius
Highlights: Antarctic Fur Seal, Adelie Penguin, Arctic Tern, Blue Whale, Chinstrap Penguin, Southern Elephant Seal, Gentoo Penguin, Humpback Whale, King Penguin, Leopard Seal, Macaroni Penguin, Magellanic Penguin, Rockhopper Penguin, Weddell Seal, Black-browed Albatross, Snow Petrel, Cape Petrel, Commerson’s Dolphin
We have seen a lot of wildlife. Seven kinds of Penguins of which almost all kolonies had chicks, Fur seals with pups, wales, several kinds of sea birds, Commerson's dolphins, too much to mention. The service on board was very good, as well as the atmosphere.. Very professional and friendly staff. We have enjoyed this trip as the most beautyfull travelexperience we have ever had.
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Price:
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