What an excursion!!!
by Carolyn Clark
Departure in December 2022
Region: Antarctica
Destinations: Antarctic Peninsula
Ship: m/v Hondius
Highlights: Snowshoeing, Antarctic Camping, Kayaking, Arctic Tern, Chinstrap Penguin, Crabeater Seal, Southern Elephant Seal, Gentoo Penguin, Humpback Whale, Leopard Seal, Minke Whale, Weddell Seal, Snow Petrel, Blue-eyed shag, Cormorant, Arctic Skua
My husband and I had an outstanding time on this voyage. We especially enjoyed the kayaking and saw so much wildlife while also experiencing calm and serene Antarctic waters. We are happy that we did the overnight camping on the actual continent and also experienced the polar plunge, but mostly for the bragging rights. We enjoyed all of the other shore excursions as well, especially hiking around Deception Island and going to Port Lockroy. The excursion crew was top notch; they were not only professional and brilliant in their respective fields, but they were approachable and willing to share so much of their knowledge with us (all while keeping us safe). While the food was simple fare, much of it was delicious and catered to a wide variety of dietary needs. We found the hotel and housekeeping staff to be professional, friendly and competent. Overall, we had such a delightful time on our Antarctica cruise.
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