Better than I could ever imagine!
by Ruth Pinion
Departure in March 2025
Region: Antarctica
Destinations: Weddell Sea
Ship: m/v Ortelius
Highlights: Helicopter Tours, Emperor Penguin, Antarctic Fur Seal, Adelie Penguin, Arctic Tern, Blue Whale, Chinstrap Penguin, Crabeater Seal, Southern Elephant Seal, Fin Whale, Gentoo Penguin, Humpback Whale, King Penguin, Leopard Seal, Minke Whale, Sei Whale, Wandering Albatross, Weddell Seal, Black-browed Albatross, Snow Petrel, Giant Petrel, Shearwater, Antarctic Shag, Grey-headed Albatross, Light-mantled Albatross, Pintado Petrel, Blue Petrel, Prion, Fulmar, South Polar Skua, Wilson's Storm Petrel, Antarctic Petrel, Peale’s Dolphin, Discovery and Learning Workshops, Snowy Sheathbill
Felt like a real explorer, travelling in the footsteps of Ernest Shackleton!
We were lucky enough to reach Vahsel Bay and Berkner Island which was incredible and further south then Shackleton went! Saw wonderful wildlife and ice. Spent time just watching beautiful emperor penguins on ice and a humpback whale logging close to our zodiac.
Crew were incredibly hard working and cheerful. My dietary intolerance was catered for by the Chef with cheerfulness and respect and I enjoyed fantastic meals for 4 weeks with no problems. Expedition staff were very knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects. The prime aim seemed to be to make the trip as interesting and special for every guest as possible. They succeeded!
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