Reviews

Having the crew of the Hondius around you was like being in the company of a favourite aunt or uncle – you felt safe and secure and it was always fun. They were all so knowledgeable, patient, competent and friendly. It was so nice to see them sitting with the passengers at meals and being so open and inclusive. They proved a perfect backdrop to brilliant weather, breathtaking scenery and wildlife watching, informative lectures and exciting activities. My only regret is that I didn’t sing ‘My paddle’s clean and bright’ when kayaking, and that I didn’t see an Arctic hare.

Did you know, that the Inuit people made up the word "kayak" (qajaq)? I learnt that during my trip on M/V Hondius. It makes sense to strengthen paddling skills in the area where kayaking was born: Greenland. I did five days adventurous (sea-)kayak-training in Scoresby Sund and its sheltered channels. Fantastic! Gorgeous! Awesome!

Der weltgrößte Fjord in Grönland, Eisberge, Eisbergfriedhof, Eisbären und mehr..... Die unendliche Weite, die Schönheit und Unberührtheit der Natur, Kajaking zwischen den Eisbergen... Die Betreuung am Schiff und durch die Guides sowie die Unterbringung verdienen ein 1++++

After what I consider the best trip in my life, Svalbard in 2012, I have had the opportunity to travel again with Oceanwide Expeditions. It has been a great joy, just like to be reunited to a dear and old friend. Everyone on board has been not only skilled and experienced, but also kind, helpful and friendly. On Oceanwide ships you feel safe and warmly welcomed. See you in Antarctica!

Great expedition, beautiful landscapes, fantastic guides, knowledgeable and always available, good spirit !

Well organized, enlightening and varied trip on a beautiful ship with a great crew.

It was a nice trip but giving us the feeling of staying in a boarding school .Most of the expedition guides were caring except B.Giunchi who has insulted us(we were at his mother’s age) because we have talked a few words during the presentation.

İt was fantastic...unforgettable memories...thank you:)

I am very satisfied about the organization of the trip and I expect exactly this kind of adventure

Nous revenons du Svalbard à bord du Hondius et n’avons pas les mots pour décrire ce que nous avons vécu ! Entre les paysages grandioses, la découverte de la faune arctique dont le majestueux ours polaire et les oiseaux de Arkefjellet, le confort du bateau, nous ne pourrons jamais décrire vraiment cette exceptionnelle expédition ! La cohésion si parfaite entre l’équipage, le staff d’expédition et le personnel du navire rend le voyage extrêmement flexible, pouvant s’adapter aux conditions météorologiques. Un des grands moments de la semaine reste la navigation au delà des 82 degrés nord ! Magique… Merci à tous !

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Good journey but too much time on the ship without activities