Probal - USA Travelled: December 2025
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It was my life's dream to visit the emperor penguins. Whereas the other expedition led by Quark was able to helicopter carry 123 passengers over 64 nautical miles to the Snow Hill Islands on November 16 (2025), Oceanwide made a decision against it apparently when we were 50 miles away from the Snow Hill Island. Their reasoning was that the sea ice accumulation was overwhelming. After undertaking rigorous phhysical therapy for my arthritic knees for several months only for this once-in-a-life-time trip, this was was the most disappointing and memorable moment of my trip. I had booked this trip way ahead and paid at least $5,000 more than those who booked at the last moment. Including my travel insurance, air fare, extended hotel stay at Ushuaia because of canceled flights, I ended up paying about $22,000. I never expected to have this disappointing experience.
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