Original Fly & Cruise Expedition Cruise

10/10 - Being on a small ship with few passengers allows more exploration, especially on the zodiac. Having a knowledgeable and friendly expedition team added a lot to the experience. You get to learn and explore more.

Travelled: February 2025

10/10 - All staff are very professional. Antarctica is a very beautiful and quiet place.

Travelled: February 2025

10/10 - Excellent.

Travelled: February 2025

10/10 - Everything I expected and more! Excellent experience. Every little detail was taken care of.

Travelled: February 2025

10/10 - Great arrangements, nice people, very good experience.

Travelled: February 2025

A very practical way to see Antarctica, avoiding sailing across the notorious Drake Passage. However, this also entailed flight delays due to bad weather. But once we boarded our ship, we saw Antarctica and its wildlife in all its glory.

Travelled: January 2025

10/10 - I've been around the world a few times; this was BY FAR the best experience ever. So professional, well organized.

Travelled: January 2025

10/10 - Great crew made the experience unforgettable.

Travelled: January 2025

A very complete voyage with lot of possibilities for learning about the Antarctica. Great views. Great team of enthusiastic people who care about our planet.

Travelled: December 2024

10/10 - So well organized, great food, so many opportunities to learn and experience this continent. I loved the science and history during the briefings. Also think this team is great and experienced at pivoting when ice prevented us from following the original plan.

Travelled: December 2024

10/10 - Everything went well, flawless execution. The maximum effort was made to ensure the guests were able to take advantage of all opportunities to get ashore to see wildlife and participate in various activities.

Travelled: December 2024

10/10 - Just sitting still in the cabin looking out the window was mesmerizing. Guides were a wealth of knowledge at each of the daily briefings.

Travelled: December 2024

The expedition team were super friendly, and you could tell that they were passionate about their subjects and that they also had a great community feeling amongst themselves.

Travelled: December 2024

10/10 - Appreciate skipping the Drake Passage for a better experience. Most memorable moment? Cruising on the zodiacs through icebergs and glaciers, seeing wildlife right in front of us.

Travelled: February 2024

10/10 - Everything was so well organised that we always knew what was happening. The crew were first class and the food was always excellent with something different every day. The zodiac drivers were fantastic and made sure we got to see everything. All the presenters were very knowledgeable and entertaining.

Travelled: February 2024

10/10 - The crew and expedition staff were amazing. Everything was very, very well organized. The Explorers House and lodging and logistics were all great. The expeditions were amazing, we were well prepared and briefed. The presentations and meals and cabins were all wonderful. It was an incredible trip.

Travelled: January 2024

10/10 - It was amazing! I didn't want to cruise through the Drake so this was perfect for me! The staff on the boat was wonderful; they were so helpful and knowledgeable. They really made sure we had a great time and every time we had to change plans it felt like we got to see something even better.

Travelled: January 2024

10/10 - Overall great experience. The staff was knowledgeable, helpful, and we got to know them and the other passengers. The twice-daily excursions were great and I couldn't imagine doing it any other way.

Travelled: January 2024

I would 100% recommend the fly-cruise option. Getting to Antarctica by plane was fantastic. The small boat (less than 100 people) is the perfect option compared to larger vessels where daily disembarkation would be more limited.

Travelled: January 2024

Be prepared to be flexible with the flights and expect an active trip.

Travelled: January 2024

The first time I saw an iceberg from the plane window we we first arrived. Even though it looked like a piece of Swiss cheese, I was excited like a kid on Christmas morning.

Travelled: January 2024

10/10 - I had high expectations going into the trip. The actual adventure far exceeded those expectations. I was especially happy with the small ship experience, allowing us to get to know our fellow explorers and the knowledgeable staff that guided us on our adventure.

Travelled: December 2023

10/10 - Well thought out and planned adventure. Great staff and passengers.

Travelled: December 2023

10/10 - Amazing! Flight arrangements were smooth. Landing operation and transfer to vessel was flawless. Return flight went well. All ground transportation was smooth.

Travelled: December 2023

10/10- Very educational and a once in a lifetime experience.

Travelled: February 2023

10/10 - One of the best vacation experiences we have ever had. The flights to/from King George Island were very comfortable - much more seating room than we expected, and the Ocean Nova crew and staff were fantastic.

Travelled: February 2023

It would be difficult to choose just one or two staff members as standouts. We enjoyed having the opportunity to personally interact with each of the guides during our trip, and each and every one of them were approachable, friendly and able to share their knowledge of their particular areas of expertise.

Travelled: February 2023

Could not have imagined it being any better.

Travelled: January 2023

I was really impressed with the teamwork and logistics of the cruise; getting all the zodiacs (and kayaks, which I didn't do) into and out of the water. Like clockwork. Everything was ready at scheduled departure times. Guides were super friendly and knowledgeable. Every one of the 2/day outings was unique in terms of the wildlife, ice, geology. It wasn't just "let's go see penguins again."

Travelled: January 2023

Overall, just fantastic. A well oiled operation: from checking in at the Cabo de Hornos hotel, to boot issuance, to getting everyone to/from flights. Due to weather and the flight from King George Island cancelled for the morning of 23rd, we had to leave for Punta Arenas after dinner on 22nd. (Not a surprise as we had been warned about early/late departures.)

Travelled: January 2023

The experience has left an indelible mark with me. It is a more complete feeling of a majestic understanding shared by those explorers who have touched Antarctica. David, expedition leader, coaxed us constantly with that adventurous look at all we saw.

Travelled: January 2023

10/10 Small ship size. Great crew. Comfortable ship without being too formal

Travelled: December 2022

It was a surprisingly relaxing vacation. The structure of the tour was very appealing. It was two trips a day, three meals, a lecture, and a simple but clean and functional cabin. Overall, I found this simplicity both surprising and very appealing.

Travelled: December 2022

10/10 - Just great from A-Z

Travelled: December 2022

A professionally run expedition. Made us feel like part of the family

Travelled: December 2022

Having experts with us to explain the ecology and processes made such a difference.

Travelled: December 2021

They are inspirational. Alison encouraged me on the science boat, Wendy explained the bird life and I enjoyed a survey with her. Nigel was so amazing on the zodiac when we had our day of many many humpback whales! Hadleigh was the best leader, completely and it was easy to put all our trust in him.

Travelled: December 2021

I can't say enough good things about the the expedition team. That were genuinely excited to be on the cruise with us and it showed.

Travelled: December 2021