Trip of a Lifetime. Bucket List checked. In honor of my love Michael.
by Candice Quinn
Departure in February 2025
Region: Antarctica
Destinations: Antarctic Circle, South Orkney Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, Falkland Islands, South Georgia
Ship: m/v Hondius
Highlights: Antarctic Fur Seal, Adelie Penguin, Chinstrap Penguin, Crabeater Seal, Southern Elephant Seal, Fin Whale, Gentoo Penguin, Humpback Whale, Killer Whale, King Penguin, Leopard Seal, Macaroni Penguin, Magellanic Penguin, Minke Whale, Rockhopper Penguin, Weddell Seal, Snow Petrel, Giant Petrel, Antarctic Petrel, Long Hikes, Hike & Sail
Solo travel on Hondius Feb 2025 to Falkland, South Georgia and Antarctica. Saw 7 different Penguin species. Rockhopper, Gentoo, Magellanic, Macaroni, Adelie, Chinstrap & King Penguin. Saw different Whales as well. Minke Whale, Killer Whale / Orcas, Humpback Whales. Saw different birds. Saw different Seals. Fur Seals, Crab Eater Seals, Leopard Seals, Weddell Seals. Beautiful Landscape. Expedition Team great. Crew and Staff great. Love everything about my trip. Worth the money spent. Thanks for the trip log & slideshow. Food is great. Activities great. Love the zodiac cruise and landings.
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•Tripcode: OTL21-25
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•Tripcode: PLA23-25
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•Tripcode: HDS23-25
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•Tripcode: OTL24-25
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