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Showing 61 - 80 of 110 customer reviews

Andy & Wemmie Worner - Australia Travelled: December 2018

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10

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Too many highlights, 500,000 penguins in your field of vision at one time, 6 humpbacks surfing right next to our boat, a minke whale popping up right next to our zodiac, having a baby elephant seal virtually climb on top of me (thinking I was it's mother). We were really lucky to have a great group of people and friends on board, even luckier to have some people in 28-35... Which isn't too normal given the high prices. Most magical... Too hard to call between the above mentioned

Deborah - USA Travelled: December 2022

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10

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My most memroable moment was setting foot on the continent of Antarctica. The icebergs as seen from the shore were blue, huge and breathtaking, with seals on top.

Anonymous - Canada Travelled: December 2022

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8

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Too many to mention! The orcas and humpback whales.

Marc - USA Travelled: December 2022

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10

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Once in a lifetime holiday. Amazing Adventure! Highlight (and there were many), but we encountered a pod of Orcas eating a minke whale. While that was exciting enough, there was a humpback in the area, that the Orcas then started to hunt as well. It turns out that pod of Orcas was comprised of Mothers with their young. The mothers were teaching their young how to hunt. So they were "playing" with the humpback (not from the side of the humpback, but it survived this encounter), but they did this literally next to our ship. It was amazing to watch. An experience I will never forget.

Kelly - USA Travelled: December 2022

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8

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Wildlife in general. Great staff on boat.

Elena S - USA Travelled: February 2024

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10

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Visiting the last continent, not easily accessible to everybody and even Kaeding on it!

Andrew John - UK Travelled: March 2023

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10

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The sheer scale and remoteness of the continent Tranquil and the the fact that animals can survive and indeed flourish in such a harsh environment. The glaciers and geomorphology was inspirational.

Anonymous - Australia Travelled: February 2024

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9

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The first time I landed on Antarctica and saw penguins waddling along all around me.

Rowena - UK Travelled: January 2023

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8

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A humpback whale spouted on our faces whilst on a zodiac.

Abhi Pal - USA Travelled: March 2019

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9

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The excursions were better than expected Getting to speak with all the scientist onboard was great The landscape and experiencing the wildlife upclose was incredible The crew was friendly and helpful

James - UK Travelled: January 2024

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10

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Canoeing. Had such a great time canoeing with whales, getting so close they swam under us, finding seals lazing on icebers, and tons of penguins swimming and jumping, truly exceptional.

Julia - Germany Travelled: December 2019

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10

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Just the landscapes. I never felt so little and there were a couple of moments the views were so overwhelming I had to cry. It truly was the trip of a lifetime.

Sam - USA Travelled: December 2019

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10

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Hiking up the side of Neko bay and observing the frequency at which the glacier calved and let loose ice into the ocean while also watching the penguins scuttle around in their daily routines.

Charles - USA Travelled: December 2019

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10

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Stepping on the Antarctic continent itself was amazing. Seeing penguins up close and whales up close.

Carl - USA Travelled: February 2023

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10

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Seeing gentoo penguins and their sociable nature with humans

Eileen - USA Travelled: January 2024

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4

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Too many to specify just one

Cynthia - USA Travelled: December 2023

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10

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Following orcas on the zodiacs in the Gerlach for 3 hours and the humpback whale approaching us and getting close enough to touch while we were in the zodiac in the iceberg graveyard

Cathy - USA Travelled: December 2022

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7

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Kayaking in Antarctica was thrilling with flat, calm seas and icebergs so close you could touch them. seals and whales adorned our view as we paddled. the Guide from Oceanwide Zet was phenomenal and fun.

Margery - USA Travelled: December 2023

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10

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Seeing a pod of around 40 killer whales.

Vincent - USA Travelled: February 2020

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10

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Stepping foot on the continent

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