Describe the aspects of your itinerary that you thought worked really well. Shore excursions were good but could have been warned as to how rocky it was. The Zodiac rides were the best.

Describe the aspects of your itinerary that you thought needs improving The itinery was the best but I could have done with a little more assistance on the ship in the "mud room".

Were you satisfied with the efforts taken to minimize environmental impacts during your trip?

“Antartica was fabulous. The senery was magnificent and the animal life superb. Being able to get close to the wild life was excellent. For us the weather was terrific with not even a whitecap for the whole trip. We were a little upset by our last night on the Albatross as the kitchen staff, working over our cabin, banged and moved things until 1.00am. Otherwise things were perfect.”

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Describe the aspects of your itinerary that you thought worked really well. Information sessions by the polar expedition team. The daily program worked really well.

Describe the aspects of your itinerary that you thought needs improving We felt that extra attention was afforded to the Chinese tourists, as we understand that the platform was recently purchased by a Chinese company.

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“Staff were great, scenery was spectacular, wildlife was amazing. It was however, disappointing to learn that kayaking was not an "extra" as we missed out on a shore excursion at that particular time. And if the weather was poor, we would not have received a refund. Having said that the kayaking was one of the highlights of the trip.”

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Describe the aspects of your itinerary that you thought worked really well. Zodiac landings, meals, communications

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“Immense and so quiet & peaceful”

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Describe the aspects of your itinerary that you thought worked really well. Transfers and hotels were excellent.

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“Thanks Chimu for an amazing trip. So besutiful and pristine.”

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Describe the aspects of your itinerary that you thought worked really well. See above

Describe the aspects of your itinerary that you thought needs improving Nil

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“We booked a recent trip to South America and Antarctica with Flight Centre. They suggested Chimu as a tour operator. Who suggested Polar Expeditions. All involved put together a great itinerary that included stopovers/activities in Buenos Aires, Ushuaia and Iguazu. FC allowed sufficient travel times and layovers. The tours and locations were great and interesting. Polar Expeditions and the Ocean Albatross crew over delivered on their promises at every juncture. We were blessed with good weather so every excursion off the boat happened. The on board scientists/expedition team added value to the trip. I recommend booking an excursion not a cruise. Buenos Aires is a beautiful city and the few days we spent there and excursions were good. In Ushuaia we visited Tierra del Fuego National Park, it’s well worthwhile. In Iguazu the excursions are incredible and a must do. We learnt to trust our itinerary, it flowed well and was fit for purpose. From Aus, South America and Antarctica is not a chap trip, but it is so worth it.”

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Describe the aspects of your itinerary that you thought worked really well. The Zodiac excursions were the highlight. Being in the Antarctic water with the indigenous wildlife.

Describe the aspects of your itinerary that you thought needs improving Everything was 100 percent perfect

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“This was the most memorable, exotic and beautiful holiday. The ship and staff were excellent and the wildlife and scenery were pristine and spectacular.”

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Describe the aspects of your itinerary that you thought worked really well. Everything was well planned and executed

Describe the aspects of your itinerary that you thought needs improving More vegetarian options for meals

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“Fabulous trip - mind blowing landscapes, marine life and crew”

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Describe the aspects of your itinerary that you thought worked really well. From start to finish the organisation and the staff were incredible, professional, knowledgeable and on duty forever.

Describe the aspects of your itinerary that you thought needs improving We could have arrived a day later to join the ship.

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“Wow! The 7th continent! The Antarctic is spellbinding, amazing, awesome, beyond imagination.”

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