October Reviews

Highlights: the ship; the colours of the ice; the tameness of the wildlife; the rust, romance and rottenness of the whaling stations; the clearness of the air; the icebergs.... Surprised by the diversity of people on the boat: age/nationality/backgrounds. Enjoyed the library and having time to do some background reading on the history/wildlife etc. Loved the food.

My trip on the G Expedition was exceptional. Life on the ship was much more luxurious than I expected or needed, but I enjoyed it very much. Great food, attentive and kind staff service staff, extraordinary subject experts. The other guests were interesting, friendly, and diverse, and I appreciated the mix (Brits>Australians>US, with many other countries represented) and the high number of solo travelers. I was paired with a delightful and age-appropriate roommate, and indeed all the solo travelers seemed to do fine with their assigned roommates. The trip itself was extraordinary, and the excitement built through the itinerary. Falklands was great for its history and our first encounter with penguins, followed by a wonderful tea at the farmhouse of a Falklands family. South Georgia took the scenery up a notch, and the penguin colonies are unforgettable, as were the visits to the Shackleton sites. Among many magical moments, I especially loved the Zodiac cruise around Cierva Cove in Antarctica, which had it all: seals, penguins, glaciers, ice, mountains. Other favorite times were sitting on the snow watching penguins.

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.

There were many, clearing the Drake Passage, making the first landing on Antarctica, seeing just all the beautiful snow capped scenes, and the connection with fellow travelers on a ship the size of the Ocean Albotrsoe were equally life memory moments.

Definitely arriving in the Antartic peninsula, with the boat driving through sea ice, the ice closing behind us, icebergs everywhere and an enormous blue glacier ahead - extraordinary

Penguins swimming and huge penguin colonies

Taking the zodiacs out to tour the land or water. Cool getting closer to the animals and the landings

Highlight.....visiting Antarctica and landing on the peninsula. Landscapes dramatic and beutifuk. Wildlife plentiful and fabulous. People good company.

Fortuna Bay South Georgia, to be standing in a place where a significant event in the history of Antarctic Exploration occurred was very emotional.

Walking through the penguin colonies in South Georgia...

Seeing the beauty of Half Moon Island

Penguins porpusing next to me while kayaking

Arriving into South Georgia and especially the arrival and landfall onto Antarctica.