Incredible

by Hanneke Kouwenberg

Departure in March 2025

Region: Antarctica

Destinations: Antarctic Circle

Ship: m/v Ortelius

Highlights: Emperor Penguin, Antarctic Fur Seal, Adelie Penguin, Chinstrap Penguin, Crabeater Seal, Southern Elephant Seal, Gentoo Penguin, Humpback Whale, Leopard Seal, Wandering Albatross, Weddell Seal, Black-browed Albatross, Snow Petrel, Giant Petrel, South Polar Skua, Hiking, Exploring Navigation on Ortelius, Birding, Astronomy Workshop, Snowy Sheathbill

Way more than we expected! In terms of the ship, the crew and staff, the service, the wildlife, the surroundings, the food. Everything was in one word excellent. We were really pleased to be on a real adventure, an expedition. Thanks for having us. We so much enjoyed it.

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