Best trip of my life
by Goutham Jayaraman
Departure in December 2022
Region: Antarctica
Destinations: South Orkney Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, Falkland Islands, South Georgia
Ship: m/v Ortelius
Highlights: Antarctic Fur Seal, Adelie Penguin, Arctic Tern, Chinstrap Penguin, Southern Elephant Seal, Fin Whale, Gentoo Penguin, Humpback Whale, King Penguin, Kittiwake, Leopard Seal, Macaroni Penguin, Magellanic Penguin, Rockhopper Penguin, Wandering Albatross, Weddell Seal, Black-browed Albatross, Snow Petrel, Giant Petrel, Pintado Petrel, Cormorant, Commerson’s Dolphin, Snowy Sheathbill, South Georgia Pintail
Overall, the trip was extremely enjoyable. I was happy with all the landings, but would have liked much more time spent in Antarctica which only had one mainland landing. I appreciated being able to walk amongst the wildlife and also the fact that Ocenawide takes its biosecurity seriously (although some passengers still knelt close to penguins). Its good that nature conservation is important to the crew and messages regarding it can be found throughout the ship. The food was mostly excellent and the facilities on the ship were good. I will probably visit Antarctica again and wont have any issues choosing Oceanwide. Thanks
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