I was mainly interested in landscapes, their structures and forms in different lights and to experience the arctic. My expectations have been overwhelmingly matched.

The most impressive thing aboard the 'Rembrandt van Rijn' was that the whole crew, beginning with Captain Joachim and last but not least the two excellent guides Christian Engelke and Jordi Planes Morales was eager to try out new places and to take advantage of occasions. Although Jordi on one hiking day had lost a little bit the sight for the group that he served the guides in general were very engaged in their job - Jordi has written a perfect log book and could do any job that occurred, Christian has the talent to share his enthusiasm with the whole group and keep the moods high even in fog and rain; both of them held very interesting and vivid lectures.

The whole crew conveyed the impression that they fit together and are a real team - and that had an impact on the atmosphere among the passengers as one could see at the very cordial good-bye and the announcements at CNP airfield to the group following us ("You can be glad, you will have great guides!"). Read more