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Fantastische Reise mit vielfältigen Eindrücken: Moschusochsen, Eisbären, Schneehasen und Polarfuchs sowie unglaubliche Landschaften täglich aufs Neue. Eine aufmerksame Crew und kompetente Führer ließen keine Wünsche offen. Besonders spannend waren die Vorträge zu unterschiedlichen Themen. Das Essen war hervorragend. Danke für die wunderbare Reise.
This expedition enabled us to visit places which really (really!) are off the beaten track with a very professional set of guides. The trip ran like clockwork, which implies that a great deal of preparation had gone into the planning behind the scenes. In addition, all the members of the expedition team, as well as the crew of the Plancius were friendly and interesting to talk to.
To be clear, such a voyage is to be avoided by those who want to sit in the sun by a swimming pool, but for those who are sufficiently adventurous it is a an experience not to be missed.
Es war perfekt organisiert. Tolle Teams (Expeditionen, Küche und Service). Nicht optimal war, dass die Landausflüge für alle gleich lang dauerten, egal ob medium oder leisure hikers. Alle mussten gleich lang auf die Zodiacs für die Rückfahrten warten.
Meine Erwartungen wurden übertroffen! Da ich auf der Plancius letztes Jahr schon in der Antarktis war, war meine Ankunft auf dem Schiff wie ein "Nachhausekommen". Vom Küchenschef Kabir bis zur Barfrau Raquel, wurde ich wieder erkannt. Ali machte wieder die Expeditionsleitung und erfreute mich jden Morgen mit ihrem freundlichen Weckruf. Der Kapitän Evgeny ermöglichte uns wieder wunderschöne Anlandungen.
Our cruise was wonderful. It was our second time around Svalbard, both of them with Plancius. We deliberately chose the same vessel because we really enjoyed our first experience : crew, meals, expedition guides, rooms...We had a superior room, more expensive but the best choice if you can afford it. This year we had the surprise of 100% - different crew and expedition team, and they were perfect : a good sign that proves that Oceanwide is a great company. About the cruise itself : in August we had some kind of automnal weather, July may be a better fit for sunny conditions. The principle of daily landings and zodiac cruises corresponds to our expectations. In a nutshell we built additional unforgettable memories.
Its was great, well organised and a wonderful experience
Spitze
8 days of excellent guides, food, wildlife and stunning scenery. Superbly organized by Ali and the rest of her team (plan C was frequently adopted at short notice but always brilliant)
We had an excellent cruise. The Expedition Team and all the boat crew & staff were very good - knowledgeable and friendly and provided a very good service. The food in the dining room was very good. The drinks in the bar were reasonably priced. Our cabin was comfortable.
The 2 areas where we feel there could be improvements are:
1. The explanation of how to connect to the boat wi-if - we needed to ask Alex for his help and he was great. Without him we would not have been able to use the wi-if effectively.
2. We thought the distribution of the final slide show could have been better planned.
Not really sure what to expect, the trip blew our mind. Sceneries were lovely, wildlife beautiful and life on the ship excellent. We would love to see more of the Arctic and Antarctic!
Friendly staff, lovely guides, beautiful landshapes, wonderful sights of animals, delicious food... Everything worked very well. We had a great tour.
Fantastic trip , beautiful landscape and excellent staff ! only disappointed to see the polar bear so far , even if it is a government rule it is something you did not expect!
This expedition had it all - breathtaking natural landscapes, wonderful wildlife, very comfortable expedition boat & a tremendous crew both in terms of the expedition leader Christophe & his team of guides & the whole crew aboard MV Plancius. It was a delight from start to finish.
fantastic crew, very experienced guides, fine food, choice of the landings perfect, visitors of the cruise like a family...
For anyone who has dreamed of travelling to the Polar regions, Oceanwide Expeditions is the (only) company to go with. From start to finish the quality of service was impeccable. I felt well taken care of. The value for money is indescribable. The memories are priceless. Oceanwide sets the bar extremely high, upholding a strong focus on sustainable adventure tourism.
