Customer Reviews

Everything on the trip was great, even the weather (which I know is out of anyone's control, but still an added bonus). The best part of the trip for me were the excursions and the optional activities. Being on land, so close to the wildlife is a great experience. I also did kayaking, which I would recommend to anyone. Being on the water, among the icebergs and brash ice gives a whole new perspective to the gorgeous landscape. One of the best moments while on the kayak was when we were surrounded by hundreds of gentoo penguins, which were in the water, swimming around us and jumping in and out of the water. Amazing experience. In addition to the kayaking, camping on the continent was an amazing experience as well the polar plunge. stories that I will be telling for a long time to come. The people I met on board the ship were also a pleasant surprise. I expected a much older crowd and that I would be one of the youngest ones on board the ship. It turned out that there was a group of about 40 of us youngsters (late 20s / early 30s). I had a great time on board the ship and made some new friends. The staff was also very friendly. They were very helpful with anything that was needed. Many of them would also often socialize with the guests, both during the day and later at night after all activities had finished. It made it a much more personable experience.

Overall, the trip was fantastic. We had so many new and amazing experiences that it is hard to pick a highlight. But some of my favorites include the first landing. After spending two and half days rocking and rolling across the Drake, stepping on terra firma in a completely alien environment, surrounded by thousands of Gintoo and Chinstrap penguins and Weddell seals, was pretty overwhelming (in a good way). Other favorites were paddleboarding, camping, and just taking it all in. The views from Cuverville and Danco Islands, the endless visibility, and the ice. We met a lot of great people on the trip, many of which I think we will stay in touch with. Everything on the trip was a surprise, but the biggest one was learning that Trump was elected while we were down there. With very limited connectivity, they published the results in reception in the morning and it caused quite the scene. People crying, strategizing on how to stay on Antarctica for 4 years, etc. At least we all had something to talk about during the meals!

It was so much more than expected. Mountaineering was so satisfying, and kayaking was just so much fun.

It was a great trip. We were able to go on shore every day. I was able to ice climb which was very fun. The people I met on the cruise were great.

Weather, staff, other guests, wildlife, landings, campings, kayaking, mountainerring, food. Just about everything.

We enjoyed everything about the trip - new sights, new people new experiences. Landscapes and wildlife were fantastic and everybody on the ship was friendly and a joy to be with. We have already regaled our grandchildren and would urge them in due time to go on something similar. One highlight was being joined by a Leopard Seal asked zodiaced as was every penguin encounter and our visit to Grytviken.

Stepping onto Antartica!

Seeing all the incredible wildlife! The expedition team told us how rare it was to see all the whales we saw!

Discrimination by one of guides. He treated us like prisoner. Whole trip was stressful. We had done trip to Franz Joseph land with this company and had good experience. However there is severe deterioration in company. One of guides ( They know name) worked in police department in remote island and they hired him as guide. There was no tourism experience and many guides were inexperienced people and had severe attitude problem.

Getting married, kajaking

So many wonderful moments on the trip! Each landing, I would spend some time just quiet and alone, feeling the vastness of the area, just watching the penguins and disappearing into the scenery. That was my favorite part.

Walking on the Antarctic Continent Kayakiing with Humpback whales Observing the penguins in their rookeries Zodiac expeditions through the ice fields Lectures on board First class Magellan Explorer experience - small, personal, first class!! All the wonderful people we met! By the way, your rating scale inhibits an outstanding rating only because it was not life changing. It was beyond amazing though!

Antarctica exceeded every expectation! The overwhelming grandiosity is difficult to put into words.

Arriving in Antarctica on our first day in the early morning with incredible sunrise lighting (no wind) surrounded by icebergs and islands and and a lowly Emperor Penguin!