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Fantastic journey. Everything pico bello ! Service top! Boat clean! Great atmosphere! Safety first. Wonderful crew. Great food. You get addicted to this kind of experiences.
Friendly & knowledgable staff. Interesting talks particularly from the US Army Commander of Ascension during the Falklands conflict and the UK Manager from Cable & Wireless in the 1960s.
I would have liked to see a map of the route of the ship and our progress whilst we were travelling.
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Het was een bijzondere ervaring en een prachtige reis met heel veel mooie herinneringen en waarnemingen. Een aanrader voor iedereen die houdt van onhergbergzame landschappen en gebieden met unieke soorten.
Being part of this expetition cruise was amazing. I felt more then welcome on the Hondius and the staff members were always friendly and made everthing to have us an unforgettable experience. Thanks to everyone who made that happen! The landscape was absolutly breathtaking and the wildlife was stunning. Everyone says it is a once in a lifetime trip, but maybe one day I'm coming back to the Southern Ocean.
The trip was fantastic. Antarctica is worth a visit and I truly hope it will never be spoiled. The crew on the Hondius were the best. Expedition guides were very knowledgeable and I learned a lot.
A first-class experience with incredible crew, staff, teachers and co-passengers. Not even in my wildest dreams could I have imagined what I saw and experienced when visiting Antarctica. As a seasoned traveler and passionate environmentalist, I was invigorated and joyfully surprised at all moments. The professionalism and hospitality was top notch, and I can't go without giving the dining room and cleaning staff the biggest of props for working their butts off to make us all feel at home the entire time we were on the ship. Can't wait to travel with Oceanwide again!
Basecamp is a great way to experience and see Antarctica. This was a great trip - very grateful to the expedition team, boat crew and staff - each of these people made the trip outstanding. We were fortunate with weather. The boat (including access to the bridge), accommodations and food were outstanding. We did have very good weather. Activities included Kayak, Polar plunge, Mountaineering, Camping, Zodiacs, Trekking/walking.
Pippa and expedition leadership maximized opportunities for all of us to get off the boat each day (mostly 2x/day). The rest of the expedition team were great, and especially want to mention Ursula (minkes/Zodiac), Kiran and Erin (Kayaks), tall David (Mountaineering), Saskia (camping), Jakub (iceman), Georgina and Koen (Zodiacs, photo), Andrew (birds / Peterman Island and Drake). This should not take away from any of the other guides - all were outstanding.
The Crew & Activities could not have been better. Outdoor activities perfect & staff knowledgable , helpful & friendly. Food & Cabins top class ( & we had 2 single beds but so much room ). I my only suggestion to improve things & this is really insignificant compared to the great things provided & that is Beanies & Antartic T Shirts & popular sizes of other clothing momento's were not available. Advised was end of season but not really as this had been the case since start of Feb. I would love to have taken home some beanies & T Shirts as small omentoes but alas zero. You need to carry stock for each trip as clothing momento's keep the memory going & advertise the trip. Sorry i know it's minor but annoying when no need to have occurred. For everything relating to the trip itself you could not have done better perhaps just improve merchandising operations. I miss that damn Beany LOL. Thanks guys Geoff
Terrillyn and I have each reviewed our trip video separately and together numerous times since coming home. It is if we do not want the trip to be over. To say that it exceeded our expectations is an understatement. The care that the expedition crew took helping me boarding and deboarding the Zodiacs on uneven surfaces with an unstable knee in need of a replacement was over and above my expectation. The hotel, bar, and restaurant crews on board were also attentive, professional, and there at every opportunity to help you. The Expedition Crew were very knowledgeable and eager to share their education with you with every question that you had. This was a World Class Expedition and I am glad that we were able to take part. Thank you again.
This was the most fabulous trip on MV Hondius. The Expedition Leaders were terrific, the on-board lectures great. I learned so much about all things wildlife and ice. Thanks for an amazing educational program. The food was outstanding and so varied. All the staff were so friendly and nothing asked about or for was too much trouble. Cabin very comfortable on Level 4 and so well designed with heaps more storage than I expected and not at the expense of the bathroom which was great. To be able to access the Bridge frequently to look for wildlife or just enjoy the view was wonderful. The landings and Zodiac cruises were spectacular with whales, seals and penguins to marvel at and just great fun, even when it was cold and windy. Being one of the small number of people this year to cross the Antarctic Circle was an unexpected bonus and total thrill! The icing on an already beautiful cake! 10 out of 10 for me and I would love to do it all again! Thank you all for an outstanding adventure.
I have seen pictures and clips on youtube before I went to Antarctica, but it does not compare closely to really being there. The experience of being there in person is so overwhelming and satisfying, its truly indiscribable.
I even had a moment that the tears came up for I was truly happy, being in such a beautifull place.
The crew and staff of the Hondius make you feel welcome and do everything possible to make the trip a trip of a lifetime. So friendly and helpfull and with a good feeling of humor. I am very thankfull.
Also the catering gets a 10+ for food and staff. Good food and friendly fast service.
I really do not know what could be done to make the trip better, it was perfectly organised.
There is so much to say, but the best word I can use is "amazing". The food was amazing, the guides were amazing, the guests were amazing, the nature was amazing!
And may I also add - very dedicated guides! It was absolutely great. I had a blast.
Loved my expedition cruise with Oceanwide. 11/10 rating!!!! Everything was amazing from activities to the expeditions guides , to staff and food. It was truly a trip of a lifetime.
The only minor weakness is that there was a very limited amount of people who could partake in kayaking /camping. Although I understand that weather is an important factor I truly believe there are ways to allow for more people to partake and would be happy to provide further feedback if needed. Despite this the trip was incredible and I highly recommend Oceanside Expeditions. Pipa was an incredible expedition leader and the whole team is amazing!
Ship and crew were top shelf.
