Antarctica Cruise Reviews

This was my 8th trip with Lindblad Expediitions and it did not dissapoint. Communicaiton from beginning to end was flawless. The transfers from the airport to hotels and ship were seamless. The beauty of Antarctia was amazing, however it was the staff and naturalists who made the trip exceptional. Captain Heidi and Expedition Leader Andy planned very effectively around any weather concerns, ...

I had high expectations and they were exceeded. The scenery was stunning. The outings were well executed. The staterooms and public spaces were beautiful and comfortable. And the food was outstanding. I was especially delighted with the number and quality of vegetable choices. Many meat choices as well. I was able to eat healthy delicious food, as good as I cook at home. We had one or ...

We researched the best ship and itinerary for our trip to Antartica and went with Viking. It could not have been a better choice for us. First, the fact that their Antartica ships are expedition with the most knowledgeable and capable guides made it stand out above other cruise lines. We did not want a large, commercial-ish ship with thousands of people. It would have taken away from the peaceful ...

Just back from an Antarctica cruise on the SH Diana, January 2024. Highly recommend! The ship is beautiful. The scenery & wildlife are spectacular! Diana was new in May of 2023. The ship has all the modern technology and runs smoothly and silently. Comfortable cabins (more on that below) and well-furnished common areas. More importantly, SH has done an excellent job in recruiting guides and ...

This was a once in a life time experience and I can now say I have visited all seven continents. I chose Swan Hellenic because of the size of the ship and their expertise in expedition cruising. I was definitely not disappointed. The ship is beautiful with one of the best laid out staterooms I've ever been in. There is an abundance of storage, a fireplace, USB ports and both American and ...

The Swan Hellenic is well managed, the rooms on board are luxurious and comfortable, the service is good, and the expedition team has good experience and is very satisfied. Friends of Swan Hellenic cruise ship spoke highly of the experience on the Antarctic Peninsula, so I chose SH cruise ship to "Antarctic Peninsula + polar circle". The ticket is a price full package, cost-effective, the ship ...

Review Beyond the Antarctic Circle Scenic Eclipse II January 6-22, 2024 We just returned from one of the most spectacular trips of our lives. Going to Antarctica was not on our agenda, but when a friend suggested we join them, we jumped in, and we are so glad we did. First, a note about the cruise company and the ship. We have never sailed with Scenic Cruises before. As an ...

Incredible experience! The excursions were so special and the ship was beautiful with art and natural decor everywhere. There was a big focus on education, conservation, and safety (there were 2 staff emergency drills during our two week trip). The staff was top notch, from the diverse expedition team to the exceptional staff. Everyone was so attentive and thoughtful and personable. Someone was ...

Always wanted to visit the Antarctic. This cruise exceeded my dream as to the quality of the ship, itinerary, crew, food and naturalist. The trip across the Drake Passage was not as rough as I expected. The ship handled the 10-12 foot waves very well but did have some roll when they exceeded that height. The food was outstanding and the service from all the staff was exceptional. Much better ...

My husband and I have traveled extensively. We have done cruises on many of the luxury lines(Crystal, Regent, Silversea and of course, Seabourn.) The last cruise we took on Seabourn on the Ovation in October of 2023 left much to be desired. Overworked staff was the main downside. We had already booked this cruise in July of 2023. I was excited to be on a brand new ship. It did not disappoint. The ...