Reviews

An experience that exceeded all our expectations. Extremely professional staff and guides. Unbelievable vistas. We are still digesting where we have been and and what we have done long after our expedition.

2 things i was disappointed in was that trays of hot foods, ie main entry were not hot, even if i was there when dining room first opened.Would like to have a small gym, maybe a bicycle & treadmill. my favorite person was Tiffany, the exped leader from Faulklands

We had a wonderful 18 day expedition on the Hondius. The wildlife and scenery were magnificent. All of the crew were wonderful and constantly cheerful. The expedition crew were highly professional and worked tirelessly to maximise the number of landings, despite adverse weather conditions. Our twin porthole cabin was very comfortable, we slept better than at home!

An excellent Oceanwide 18 day trip to the Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica. Fantastic to walk amongst the wildlife in all 3 places. Watching the young male Elephant Seals 'fighting' at 2 beaches on South Georgia was truly extraordinary, especially as they were in the amidst hundreds of King Penguins and fur seals...

Extraordinary experience on the Hondius travelling from Ushuaia to Falklands, South Georgia, South Orkney and Antarctica Peninsula, unique concentration of wildlife in the world, amazing polar scenery and landscape, fascinating glaciers, great expedition crew and service, good weather forecast ... all ingredients to produce a great result. We love you all.

Absolute beautiful expedition cruise! The staff went out of their way to give us a lot of landings and we only had beautiful ones. I will honestly never forget all of the beauty we have seen! The vibe on board was excellent with lovely guests and staff alike. The lectures were -for the most part- very interesting. Especially the ones from Tiffany, Chloé, Misha and Felicity always kept my attention. Food was amazing time after time and the lovely Carol always started my day with a smile in the breakfast room, after Michaels enthusiastic morning announcement of course! I want to especially mention Misha, since he really made my (and I think a lot more people!) trip so remarkable. His enthusiasm, knowledge, professionalism and friendliness absolutely made every visit and memory even more memorable. I had several zodiac cruises with him and they always turned out to be the best. A big thank you also to the behind the scenes staff. My room was always impeccably clean thanks to Victor, but also the friendly staff in the dining room. Truly, I can't think of anything that I disliked and I certainly will book another expedition with Oceanwide!

Modern vessel, great staff and expedition leaders, many opportunities to kayak to shore or cruise harbors and bays. Excellent food and plenty of it - often too much!!! Excellent lectures, guides often joined our table for dinner which was great for additional conversation. Had a day or two where weather conditions did not allow for getting off, but expedition director and captain worked to create other opportunities. Saw an unbelievable number of penguins, seals, elephant seals, aquatic birds and more. Even several whales including one that swam under the zodiac!!! Hotel manager and his staff were very accommodating and super friendly. This is a 5-star trip and would highly recommend it. I especially loved the Falklands and South Georgia!!!

Hondius very comfortable, excellent food, staff did everything to make us feel welcome, expedition staff very motivated, helpful and worked hard to make this trip memorable

The expedition was awesome! Especially the guides. Only negative would be food choices. very limited options for Asian vegetarians.

What a sensational and extremely well organised adventure we had, together with an enthousiastic and professional expedition team. Many many thanks!

Stunning place obviously. Outstanding expedition team, from the expedition guides to the housekeeping staff. Nothing was too much trouble. Well organised, friendly, passionate, knowledgeable, hard working. Everyone. The food was amazing - three meals a day with lots of choice but with the kitchen philosophy being minimum waste (just my sort of people). Can't praise OceanWide highly enough. Thank you all for making this the trip of a lifetime.

Amazing trip, great food, fascinating guides and lectures. Amazing weather i'm told. Was astounded by the iceburgs they looked so un real like being in another planet.

Our expedition cruise to Antarctica was just amazing, Organization, staff, ship, excursions - everything was just the way it is supposed to be. Impressed.

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. The Expedition Leaders were well-informed and eager to pass along their knowledge. Lectures were very interesting and good. Announcements were clear and timely. Trips off the ship were great except for the kayaking which was extremely short and as a result, uninteresting. The cabins were clean and up-to-date. Equipment was in good shape. Food was good, but not great. Overall, an great trip.

I cannot begin to describe the experience we had on our epic journey to the bottom of the world. After a three year wait to travel, everything about the experience went beyond our wildest dreams. The ship was clean, safe and well-organized. The staff, from the captain to the staff rarely seen, were exceptional. From the cheery wake-up announcements each morning to the call to meals, nothing was left to chance. Meals were consistently delicious, with varied options designed to meet all tastes. The expedition staff were second to none. From zodiac cruising to mountaineering, there was something for everyone and the leaders were eager to share not only their knowledge but also their passions. Whether it was plankton or geopolitics, someone was always willing to provide us with a wealth of information making this trip the most interesting, floating school I’ve ever attended. You will not be disappointed should you travel with Oceanwide Expeditions.