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Overall rating based on 1,028 votes
Overall rating based on 1,028 votes

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From beginning to end, this expedition was full of excitement and wonder. You truly need to experience the wildlife yourself to believe it is real. Whilst we had many alterations to our itinerary due to weather and bird flu, I believe we got to experience the best that was available to us. The bird flu has wreaked havoc with the wildlife, and I'm sure once this is under control, the experiences will again run mostly to plan. An expedition is the way to go, this was no ordinary cruise. Go in with an open mind, and you will be rewarded. I definitely wish to return again one day!
The trip when perfectly well, I was a bit afraid of the Drake Passage but with the medicine I had + the one you provided it was fine, mountaineering and kayaking activities were awesome, conferences and photo workshop were very interesting, the food was very good, staff was great, thank you for everything!!
by Steve Rickman
This was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Everything was so well run. The crew and staff worked so hard to make this experience so special. I will never forget it.
by Belinda-Jane Orwin
Highly recommend this 13 day Basecamp trip. We saw such a variety of wildlife, got to do every available activity (camping, kayaking, mountaineering, showshoeing, landings, zodiacs, onboard lectures regarding wildlife, Antarctic safety, photography lectures, history of antarctica and more
Amazing trip on Plancius with a highly professionnal team wether we consider the captain, the cleaning lady, the guides, the cooks and hotel staff in a remote and stunning environnement. Landscapes, weather/ambiance as it changes fast, wildlife...The whole combination is unique !
by Steph Foraker
This was a dream trip for me and the wildlife, scenery, and remote stark beauty did not disappoint. The Expedition leader and guides were incredible! They shared so freely their great gifts of knowledge and respect for the earth and beings of it. Eduardo, you are the bomb. Thank you, Regis, Koen, Ilke, Helene, Koen, Michael, Tom! I most enjoyed that I felt so fully immersed in the magical, pristine, awe-inspiring places of Antarctica and the remote southern ocean islands we visited. The wildlife was fantastic, the penguin breeding colony numbers staggering, the seabirds so cool. The other birders I met on the trip were so nice and what fun seeing what new would show up each day. We were also lucky to have very good weather! This was a hugely expensive venture for me but it was a once in a lifetime trip, not to be missed. If you do this trip, go with few expectations, an open mind and heart, and just be in it. I like getting lost in a good book, but this was the real deal for 3 weeks. I am changed, upgraded, in the best ways.
by Stefan Klemic
Lovely trip and well done by all the staff, they did a great job!
by Brett Rubin
We had absolutely the beat expedition leader in Chris. His knowledge of the landing sites was fantastic. We had extremely poor weather to start our expedition so Chris and the Captain flipped our voyage. Weather prevented us from making some landings but we were able to do ship cruising instead of Zodiac cruising, but safety is primary and you do what the Weather, wind and swell, allow you to do. Ours was a 19 night voyage and outside of the lectures and hopefully twice daily excursions, the evenings are boring. Definitely bring something to read or watch cause I didn't. Overall, this was a fantastic experience and trip, the only thing missing was my wife.
absolutely marvellous and completel overwhelming !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Phil Woollen
I'd been planning this trip since 1982 when I should have been going down to join the British Antarctic Survey. Events in the Falklands stopped that but I've been nurturing a wish to visit this stunning environment ever since and since my retirement I started planning. I wasn't disappointed the trip on the Plancius was everything I'd hope for and more. Stunning landscapes, fabulous wildlife, fantastic crew and guides, excellent food and a great group of like minded passengers. I'm already thinking about my next trip!
by Erika McGowan
Antartica was absolutely humbling and beautiful.
by Catherine smith
Amazing trip that exceeded my expectations. Ship, Staff, itinerary...Food! Everything was wonderful. I would definitely recommend this trip, with Oceanwide. It was everything I wanted and more.
We were so satisfied with our expedition! The staff was amazing from top to bottom; the expedition staff were knowledgeable and super friendly, the restaurant staff were incredibly welcoming, the hotel staff were wonderful, and the crew was awesome. We saw a ton of wildlife and lucked out with great weather which we were able to take full advantage of. We would highly recommend kayaking, it was the highlight of our trip!
by Angelika Albrecht-Schaffer
Dear stuff, dear guides, It was a wonderful trip with so many different impressions. I was not expecting that. You all did everything possible in your work areas to make me feel comfortable and safe. I have learned so much about this part of the world. I was impressed by the lectures and the guides' enthusiasm for this country. The reception at meals, the food and the encounter with the employees who ensured cleanliness in the cabin were loving. Everyone was so personal and friendly. Thanks! Many thanks to hotel manager Michael, who helped me to have undisturbed sleep and a lovely roommate in the cabin. Many thanks to Edu, from whom I not only take Plan A, B or C, but also my enthusiasm for astronomy. Thanks for the captain who safely took us to so many wonderful places. Thanks for the reverse tour, which was an event all its own. I would love to be there again!
by Alison Newman
What a trip, very helpful and knowledgeable guides, “hotel” staff all very pleasant. Food was excellent, lots of salads, fruit, fish etc. Staff were safety conscious. Exceeded all my expectations, the wildlife, the dramatic scenery,,the staff , the food etc. Would highly recommend the tri
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