Reviews

Vielen Dank an die gesamte Crew, vielen Dank seid flexibel und habt sicher auch allen anderen Gästen auf dieser besonderen Reise unvergessliche Momente beschert. Ihr seid Top :) VIELEN DANK

Everything was well organised, food was excellent, trips were amazing. I enjoyed every day and everything. They tried to let you experience everything, if plan A wasn’t an option plan b, c or d were available. Every staff member was nice and helped you at any time. It was a great experience!

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

A real expedition with a very nice and very competent Expedition Crew. Overwhelming experiences with nature and wild live. Great helicopter flights and extreme tasty food that made possible, that I got two kilos of weight more (Danke Heinz). Thank you all!

Celebrating my 7th continent in MV Ortelius with a very experienced and knowledgeable staff and crew made this 33-day expedition one of the top vacations of a lifetime!

Amazing expedition with a first class team!

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.

die 32 Tage auf der Ortelius auf der Tour von Ushuaia nach Bluff haben wir sehr genossen. Alles war super organisiert, die Ausflüge sowohl mit Zodiacs als auch Hubschraubern wurden sobald das Wetter es zuließ (und wir hatten ein Superglück mit Wetter- und Eisbedingungen) durchgeführt. So konnten wir die tolle Landschaft und viele Tiere entdecken. Die Vorträge waren professionell und sehr interessant. Trotz der vielen Seetage wurde es nicht langweilig. Das immer sehr gute, abwechslungsreiche Essen und das superfreundliche Personal sorgten für eine Wohlfühlathmosphäre.

Great trip, great scenery great guides and lectures.well organized

I came on this trip only because I wanted to get to the Ross Sea. I had been to the Peninsula before, done several trips to the Falklands and South Georgia, been on many other cruises in the Arctic and Antarctic regions, so I did not expect a lot, and was resigned to endure the many sea days just to get to the Ross Sea. But the combination of an exceptional expedition team, a great helicopter crew and really good weather when it counted, made this into one of the most memorable trips for me. I enjoyed the depth of knowledge and dedication of the team, who shared their decades of combined experience in Antarctica in a series of very interesting lectures and fun talks. They took every opportunity to point out and explain the wildlife, detail the history of Antarctic exploration and research, provide a context for the wonderful sights we encountered. Thank you Captain Mika, Christian, Sarah, Garypedia, Steve, Simon, Vide, Hazel, Chris, Judd, Tim, Pete, and Dr Helga!!!