“We took G Adventures 'Spirit of Shackleton' expedition and had a fantastic time. The tour was well organised, exceptionally well-staffed, and the ship facilities, while not luxurious compared to some, were more than adequate and appropriate. Thanks to the G Expedition staff we saw and learnt so much about this pristine environment, its wildlife, history, and significance. Many thanks to ‘G’ and Chimu for a memorable adventure”
“We were made welcome by G Adventures from the moment we walked into our comfortable and well-appointed cabin on the MS Expedition. From the first briefing it was clear we were in the hands of professional Antarctic experts, with a wealth of knowledge to share about the wildlife and landscape. The crossings of the Drake Passage were as smooth as we could have hoped and the weather was excellent for our first two days of landings, when we set foot on the South Shetland Islands and walked among penguins and seals for the first time, then climbed on virgin snow to vantage points high above the beach. The variety of landing sites was maintained throughout the trip as we travelled along the bays of the Antarctic Peninsula. Our "Zodiac cruises" among the pack ice were particularly atmospheric, as we scanned the icebergs for wildlife. Over the course of the trip we spotted Chinstrap, Gentoo and Adelie penguins as well as elephant, leopard and Weddell seals. We also visited the reconstructed Antarctic Survey station at Port Lockroy and the abandoned whaling complex on Deception Island. The latter was also the setting for us donning swimming kit and diving in for the Polar Plunge - unforgettable! On board the catering was astonishing, with fresh food and varied menus including Thanksgiving turkey and an outdoor barbecue one day. The shipboard routine was also varied; as well as opportunities for a drink in the bars, there were lectures, videos and even one day a shipboard wedding. The organisation of all landings was utterly professional, with a thorough briefing the day before and full care taken of all guests as we climbed onto our Zodiacs.”
“The Spirit of Shackleton trip was just amazing. We were also blessed with good weather much of the time. The expedition leaders and crew were top quality people and knew their subjects back to front”
“We enjoyed excellent care (safety and accommodation) for the entire itinerary. The staff were very professional and knowledgeable - we acquired a great deal of information about the countries visited (:Falklands, South Georgia, South Orkneys and Antarctica) and became more aware of conservation needed for land and all living species (land and sea). This was a truly remarkable and marvellous experience for us - a fantastic expedition, almost, rather than the usual holiday. Plus, all the logistics were successful thus easing any possible anxieties for a traveller.”
