Reviews | Oceanwide Expeditions Antarctic & Arctic Cruise Reviews

Fantastic activities, rough food/safety

bij David Y

This was the trip of a lifetime. We got to participate in so many outdoor activities with a phenomenal crew. Kayaking, mountaineering, camping, and snowshoeing... this is the way to see Antarctica! The crew really tried with providing vegan food options, but even with 7 vegans on board, there was an issue with providing enough calories given the food, limited dining times and lack of vegan snacks/desserts when others had them. There were almost no vegan proteins on board and the kitchen did not seem equipped with providing enough calories or finding another solution, despite repeated questioning. This made the cruise hard for us. Also, when one of us was injured on a Zodiac, we realized there was really no medicine or medical supplies on board. This is probably pretty standard for smaller Antarctica cruises though, so if something goes wrong, you're pretty much stuck (unless it's so bad that you need an evacuation). The doctor mentioned being able to tape some things together for a bad break and similar. Overall, this really was the best way to do this trip with so many activities and so much wildlife, including whales, penguins, and birds. Everyone on board was phenomenal. Enjoy!

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ОБАЛДЕТЬ!

bij Надежда Краюшкина

Осуществила на свой день рождения свою мечту, в этом декабре осуществила круиз в Антарктиду. Это, наверное, вершина всех моих путешествий и из-за того, что далеко, и из-за того, что дорого, и из-за того, что попасть сюда и увидеть эту красоту смогли единицы (по сравнению с турпотоком в другие места), и я сред них. Корабль был на 12 дней для меня уютным домом. Обслуживающий персонал очень приветлив, общителен. Воспоминания о завтраках, обедах, ужинах, фантастических десертах и разнообразии фруктов заставляет течь слюнки. Но самые потрясающие были гиды, которые вели по океану наши зодиаки(лодки), готовили для нас разведку высадок и маршрутов, организовывали лекции и конкурсы. Айсберги, многообразие цвета в,казалось бы, белой Антарктике, высокие горы, а не равнина, непуганые и не боящиеся людей совсем птицы, пингвины и тюлени, проплывающие рядом с лодкой горбатые киты, стаи касаток в океане, погода, меняющаяся от метели с ветром до жаркого солнца, когда можно сгореть или искупаться, возможность провести ночь под небом южного полярного круга на земле материка под крики пингвинов и шум падающих глыб льда в воду - это ли не счастье! Конечно, спасибо команде корабля,.

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Thank you

bij Gregor Gartzen

I loved the expedition in all its aspects. Sara and team gave their utmost to make this a special, once-in-a--lifetime event, as did the ship and hotel staff. We certainly regretted the restrictions caused by the avian flue and biosecurity regulations, but they are a fact and certainly make sense. The whole trip was a great experience, even though I struggled with the ecological issues of traveling so many miles with the unavoidable climate impact.

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Penguins and Ice extravaganda

bij Deborah Gochfeld

Surpassed my expectations! Spectacular ice, so many penguins! Great service!

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Exceeded expectations

bij CJ James

What an amazing adventure. From the 40+ killer whales surrounding Orteluis when we were barely out of the Drake passage to the amazing ever changing weather and landscapes of Antarctica. You can not imagine how awesome this place is. The expedition team were all passionate experts in their field and the expedition leader (Chris) did everything he possibly could to get us ashore, always managing expectations with clear communication and consistently delivering. Absolutely enjoyed every minute of the expedition - the activities, the comfortable ship, the amazing food, the happy crew and the diversity of passengers. If you want a real adventure you can’t go wrong with this trip.

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Best Trip Ever!!!

bij Emily Williams

I had been looking forward to this trip for years and was doubtful that there was any way it could meet my expectations; yet, somehow, it completely surpassed them! The Basecamp nature of the trip allowed for such variety and excitement and I couldn't have asked for more from the staff! The expedition staff, hotel staff, and ship staff were so kind, approachable, and knowledgeable. They took us to places I never could have imagined and made sure we were prepared, informed, and safe. Also, I was worried about the environmental impacts this trip would have. While I'm sure there certainly were some, their awareness and discussion of these impacts reassured me that I had picked the best company. I wouldn't hesitate to book this or another Oceanwide trip again!

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Fantastic Trip of a Lifetime

bij Zhou Smith

I had the absolute best time on this trip. I, not only met so many fantastic travelers, but the wildlife was amazing. There were plenty of activities on the ship during sailing when we had time to kill. Along with the water/land excursions when we got to the continent. I would highly recommend this trip and company for Antarctica travel. Juan, Maria, Zet, Chris and Captain Per were fantastic to be around- can’t wait to do another trip!

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Simply WOW!

bij Karin Van Hover

Trip of a lifetime to Antarctica and already planning for another one in the future! Destination? Antarctic Penninsula, Ross Sea, Greenland... Had an amazing time on board of Ortelius thanks to a fantastic crew, great food, wonderfull good organisation allround and amazing co-travellers.

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Antarctica adventure

bij Jan Tichenor

Fantastic & educational experience

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Amazing Antarctica

bij Ellen Heertje

I was stunned by the large quantity of Emperor Penguins with their chickens on Snow Hill Island. Helicopters brought us there. Both helicopters and Zodiacs brought us to many different places where we discovered lots of wildlife. But of course, we could also watch them from the ship when we were followed by whales, seals, penguïns or birds.

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Very satisfying

bij Sanjoy Ghosh

Expedition team and crew are superb. Enjoyed every bit of the trip.

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Best Trip of My Life!

bij Gina Benigno

Antarctica is magical and Oceanwide made it an incredible experience. All of the crew made an unexpectedly genuine effort to get to know you and your name individually. The guides knowledge about the wildlife and geology added so much value to the trip and made it entirely unforgettable.

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The trip of a lifetime!

bij Neil Gibson

We had an absolutely outstanding expedition to the Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica on the Plancius. The ship was perfect for this style of adventure. The crew were all outstanding, and the meals were spot-on day after day. The expedition team were excellent, superbly led by Ali. They genuinely cared about giving us every possible opportunity to experience everything that the area offered. My expectations were very high leading into this trip and to be honest my expectations were exceeded. The wildlife encounters were unbelievable, the scenery absolutely stunning, and the overall experience was unforgettable.

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Amazing trip to the Antarctica

bij Ngai U

The expedition experience was wonderful and exceeded my expectations.

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Amazing trip

bij Niels Tromp

Never tought ice would be so inspirational. Also stunning to be so close with wildlife. Overall an amazing experience with an outstanding team of professionals on board.