Antarctica cruise review: Unforgettable trip of a lifetime

Destinations: Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, Weddell Sea, Falkland Islands, South Georgia

Highlights: Emperor Penguin, Antarctic Fur Seal, Adelie Penguin, Black-Crowned Night Heron, Chinstrap Penguin, Crested Duck, Southern Elephant Seal, Fin Whale, Gentoo Penguin, Humpback Whale, Killer Whale, King Penguin, Macaroni Penguin, Magellanic Penguin, Minke Whale, Rockhopper Penguin, Sei Whale, Wandering Albatross, Weddell Seal, Black-browed Albatross, Snow Petrel, Shearwater, Antarctic Shag, Grey-headed Albatross, Light-mantled Albatross, Blue Petrel, Prion, Fulmar, South Polar Skua, Wilson's Storm Petrel, Antarctic Petrel, Peale’s Dolphin, Snowy Sheathbill, South Georgia Pintail, Falkland Steamer Duck, Hourglass Dolphin

What can I say about the trip of a lifetime? The trip far exceeded my expectations. It was the combination of the spectacular wildlife, the islands and locations we visited. Undoubtedly the weather helped, with a beautiful sunrise in Antarctic Sound. The expedition staff were excellent and knowledgeable in their fields of expertise. The living quarters were excellent and the hotel staff couldn’t be faulted. The food was outstanding, with its quality and variety, even if soup wasn’t always served owing to the sea conditions. I give full marks to the chef and his team for producing such quality food on a moving vessel. I would have been very happy if I only saw half of what we did see on this trip, it was truly outstanding.

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