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“Such a unique and incredible place that did not disappoint. To be able to get so close to wildlife that in many cases appeared disinterested or oblivious to our presence was a privilege.”

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“Chimu offer wholesome journeys that are more than ticking boxes.”

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“Visiting Antarctica was an awe-inspiring journey that defies description. This frozen wonderland left me speechless. The untouched landscapes, captivating wildlife, and professional expedition team made it a life-changing experience. Navigating through icebergs, witnessing penguin colonies, and disconnecting from the modern world in this pristine wilderness were highlights. Antarctica deserves a perfect 5 out of 5 stars – a truly unforgettable adventure!”

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“I loved every second of my trip. Antarctica has been a life changer and it has been the best trip of my life so far. I would highly recommend to anyone to embark on this adventure! Thank you Chimu for this experience.”

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“Jewels of Antarctica indeed! Amazing trip! We had a wonderful time in Antartica, beginning at the introduction meeting in Ushuaia to the spectacular wildlife in Antarctica. The trip: This trip was worth every penny and every second. You've seen pictures of Antarctica, you think you know what to expect, just to be blown away when you are there for yourself. The Drake Passage (ok, not my favourite, but part of the experience), massive icebergs, huge mountains (I somehow did not expect that), the wildlife... We were very lucky with the great amount of humpback whales and seals we have seen. And penguins are just amazing little creatures! The organisation: Nothing to complain, we felt very comfortable. First of all: compliments to the kitchen, we gained a few pounds, but the food was worth it. The Oceanwide expedition statt held very interesting lectures and cared for us during our landings. There was even one Chimu representative on board who was all around, checking with passengers, cared for organisational stuff and was available for questions during the whole day. All in all I can recommend this trip with Chimu!”

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Posted 5 years ago

“The expedition part of the trip from boarding the Hondius on Sunday 26 January to disembarkation on Wednesday 5 February went flawlessly. On days when weather did not permit the shore or zodiac excursions to take place the expedition team always had a number of lectures up their sleeve in order to fill in time. The lectures were not just fillers but were interesting and relevant. For me, the most interesting lecture was towards the end of the trip when Eduardo presented a talk on surviving the Antropocene Era. This is an unofficial name for the current era since mankind started to walk the earth. Since my time as a student at university, I knew that the earth's climate moved in cycles and that there have been periods of global warming and global cooling. Since the current discussion on global warming began, I have been searching for scientific proof of how much man and his industrial legacy is contributing to the current problem. Eduardo's paper clearly presented the effect that man is having on the pattern of global warming. He presented a large number of graphs illustrating the effect. My request to Chimu is to request a copy of the graphs from Eduardo (probably through the operator Oceanwide Adventures). I would be very interested in obtaining a copy for myself. With respect to the Chimu side of the trip, I do have a couple of suggestions. On Saturday 25, there was a meeting of Chimu clients to discuss boarding procedures and, in the words of Chimu, for the participants to have a chance to meet one another. Sandra made a good job of explaining the process for the following day, but then that was it. I would have thought that to encourage participants to meet one another, Chimu could have provided a glass of wine or beer and a few nibbles to encourage participants to stay around for a little bit. Once on the ship, Sandra was basically missing in action. We did see her from time to time and she was around to promote the Mawson Foundation auction, but other than that - nothing. The Oceanwide Adventure guides made a point of sitting at tables with guests during all meals. Not once did we see Sandra doing the same. As the Chimu rep on board, I would have thought that it would have been part of her responsibility to talk to as many Chimu guests as it was possible during the 11 days that we had together. If you have any questions regarding my comments above, please do not hesitate to call me. Kind Regards Nick”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Had a wonderful time even if I did get seasick going through the Drake Passage. Seeing all the wildlife was just amazing”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Hard to be critical of anything concerning this fantastic trip but a few things deserve mentioning. First I would not recomend the hotel I stayed at in Ushuaia or the National Park tour there.”

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