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Kwan Kew - USA Travelled: February 2020
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Gentoo penguins up on my chest and laps, they were so friendly. I also love the king penguins, so dignified and regal except when they fight over dominance over a partner.
...read moreJohn - UK Travelled: February 2020
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Being attacked by a leopard seal while in a kayak
...read moreLat57 - USA Travelled: February 2020
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10
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Surrounded by grandeur AND wildlife while in an ice-encircled zodiac and feeling overwhelmed with the awe of it all. I’ll always carry that feeling with gratitude.
...read moreMarisol - Netherlands Travelled: February 2020
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8
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When I could be alone observing nature, animals and the different shades of lights
...read moreAnonymous - Hong Kong Travelled: February 2020
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Seeing wild life's such as whales, see birds etc., spectacular landscape.
...read moreMarmie - USA Travelled: February 2020
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Kayaking and being surrounded by humpback whales
...read moreKirstin - Thailand Travelled: February 2020
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When we unexpectedly stumbled upon the rare and elusive Ross seal and a pod of orcas who came right up to the ship and were swimming alongside.
...read moreAnonymous - Thailand Travelled: February 2020
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Landing on the continent!
...read moreKarin - USA Travelled: February 2020
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4 whales were feeding right around our kayaks. The weather was sunny and the scenery was beyond beautiful. I literally cried it was so amazing.
...read moreFrancis Fuqua - USA Travelled: February 2020
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Seeing tens of thousands of penguins going about their business, and realizing that I was irrelevant.
...read morePiet - South Africa Travelled: February 2020
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Seeing first-hand climate change and global warming in action
...read moreLynnette - Australia Travelled: February 2020
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Interacting with the whales
...read moreJennifer - USA Travelled: February 2020
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Too many to count. Kayaking through pieces of ice that had seals resting on them. Watching penguins. Having so many scientists and highly skilled experts on board to hear from and talk to. Learned so much from them as well as the trip itself. Appreciated the inclusion of lectures and information about glaciology, wildlife, climate change, sustainability, and what we can do. Before beginning our voyage, we purchased carbon offsets for this trip from Cool Effect (one of many that seem high rated and well-monitored).
...read moreStephanie and Juliette Lacy - USA Travelled: February 2020
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Crossing the Antarctic Circle!! this was unexpected, and awesome!
...read moreJin - USA Travelled: February 2020
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We saw humpbacks right near the zodiac.
...read moreKim Fuchs - USA Travelled: February 2019
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The trip was great. The Plancius was a clean and well run ship. Accommodations and dining on the hotel staff side were well run and comfortable. The Expedition Staff were helpful, informative and showed their passion for Antarctica. Events were flexible but well planned. Landscapes were stunning, the weather was warmer than expected, hovering around freezing and the wildlife was great to see up close. The small ship size with 105 guests was nice. You may not have had the chance to speak to everyone, but that was your own or their choice. 28 different nationalities amongst the guests and crew, so a nice mix. One surprising aspect was the age of the guests. My initial thoughts due to the "bucket list" type vacation and expense of a trip to South America and Antarctica was of an early retired mid-60's well off couple with appropriate means as the standard guest. However there were many younger guests, although the youngest few (mid 20's) were there with their parents for special birthdays etc. But also many in late 30's to 40's which may have been a product of this being a diving adventure. There definitely were the 60's-ish couples but much more age diversity. It is hard to pick one most special moment, however crossing the Antarctic Circle and cruising in Crystal Bay is something to remember for a lifetime. The same goes for the close interaction with Fur Seals on land and near the shore.
...read moreJim Tietjen - Malaysia Travelled: February 2019
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Four-star experience! Could not have been better. Highlight was the ship's crew, our guides, and our fellow explorers... all nice folks. Landscapes stark and challenging, photogenic and forboding. Wildlife incredibly resilient and not camera shy, especially the young penguins! Surprised how wonderful the experience was. Being on the bridge, with the Captain, navigating the Lemaire Channel, which had a HUGE iceberg towering over us!
...read moreGoran Josifovski - Macedonia Travelled: February 2019
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Highlight: Crossing the polar circle.
...read moreSandra Sullivan - USA Travelled: February 2019
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Everything was a highlight. All landscape and wildlife was beyond beautiful. I met the most wonderful people. Just about everything was a surprise, sunsets and sunrises, food, passengers, waitstaff, room, Expeditions leaders and the Captain. Magical moment was when I was able to scatter a small amount of my husband's ashes in a beautiful bay. He passed away last year and this was a trip he wanted to go on.
...read moreKristen Hilt - USA Travelled: February 2019
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I don't know how to summarize what was the most magical adventure that I have ever experienced. The Hebridean Sky was a gem of a ship, and I felt like royalty. The service on the ship, the extensive knowledge of the crew, expedition leaders and scientists were were superb. We were incredibly blessed with 2 full days of glorious sunshine and unprecedented weather conditions which allowed us more landings than most of the cruises usually get to do. The landscapes and wildlife were spectacular. I met new lifelong friends that I will travel with again in the future. Favorite moment- Finding a chunk of 30,000 year old "Black Ice" and getting to taste it, and later on, it was the ice used in our cocktails!
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