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17 Reviews

4.8 out of 5

Reviewed February 2012

ANTARCTICA, FALKLANDS & SOUTH GEORGIA

This was a very special trip. We had fantastic weather and managed 19/20 planned landings by Zodiac. There was an abundance of wildlife, both birds and mammals, including some seldom seen birds and whales.

Most Inspirational Moment

The sheer number of penguins with fat fluffy chicks. The size of the wandering and black browed Albatrosses. Seeing Fin, Sei, Humpback and Orca whales as well as a feeding Southern Right whale.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Shane was a very inspirational leader, confident, wise and well organised witha good grasp of what was possible and what was not.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you have any interest in wildlife at all then this is a trip you should put at the top of your wish list.

Reviewed January 2012

ANTARCTICA, FALKLANDS & SOUTH GEORGIA

Fantastic – great photographic trip. A lot of days at sea though – so an interest in sea-birds useful! South Georgia should be a must for anyone who enjoys photographing wildlife, so the time toget there is well worthwhile.

Most Inspirational Moment

Gold Harbour on a sunny day with blue skies and mating elephant seals all over the place; and Shackleton's grave

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent - the best we've had on 4 antarctic trips

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be on the first zodiac going to land, and one the last one back! And take lots of sea-sickness tablets

Reviewed January 2012

ANTARCTICA, FALKLANDS & SOUTH GEORGIA

It was a long way to travel – but it was well worth it, started with a few days in Ushuaia (Argentina) before the expedition cruise started. Ushuaia is a small town with many overpriced so called duty free shops, and outside the town is the National Park – which to be honest was very ordinary.Now to the actual trip itself – the Falkland, South Georgia and Antarctica – it was brilliant, very well run by the expedtion staff and the journey on the Valivov was 'plain sailing'.On this trip we missed one zodiac cruise, but managed to carry out all the other activites.Managed to see all the expected wildlife for that time of year, and great views when land and ice in view.

Most Inspirational Moment

South Georgia had everything, the scenery, history and the wildlife.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Lynn Woodward - is an expert on the areas visited, so was always able to pass on her substantial knowledge.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Great for wildlife photography.Spend as much time out on deck or on the bridge - you dont know what is going to swim or fly by !(Could not beleive that out of 95 holiday makers on board - there were only three of us 'looking').

Reviewed March 2011

ANTARCTICA, FALKLANDS & SOUTH GEORGIA

A wonderful trip. Once youy have seen Antarctica, you understand the importance of conserving and protecting it. Be prepared to come back as an ambassador for the region!

Most Inspirational Moment

Too many to say! The first wonder was seeing an albatross fly past our cabin window when we opened the curtains in the morning. Then there were the hundreds of thousands of penguins on South Georgia at St Andrews Bay, Shackeltons Grave at Grytviken, and the pod of Orcas that swam past the ship at one point.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Kirsten was an experienced and conscientous leader. Excellent briefing and debriefings. A general feeling that she knew the area well, the flora and fauna, together with the inherent risks associated with any landings.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared to accept that conditions in the Southern Ocean completely determine what you can or cannot do by way of landings. Choose a ship (like ours - The Ioffe) which can handle bad conditions and on which the movement of the ocean is less obvious than on lesser vessels. Be prepared to be amazed!

Reviewed February 2011

ANTARCTICA, FALKLANDS & SOUTH GEORGIA

I had high expectations, but this trip surpassed them all. The ship was functional & comfortable; the ship crew & expedition team were fun & hard working. The landscapes and wildlife were AWESOME (I hate that word, but no other word does it justice!). The sea and sunshine smiled on us most of the time, which was a real bonus. I've travelled a lot, but i feel truely privileged to have visited this corner of the world. I'm now planning my next polar trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

2 exceptionally special moments: 150k penguins at Salisbury Plain, St Georgia - spectacular! And a zodiac cruise around a sea of floating blue ice bergs (though i'm sure the expedition team would say they were bergy bits not bergs!). Spectacular doesn't even come close.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Lynn is Miss Antarctica, we benefitted from her experience in the region and she had the full respect of her team which says a lot.

Advice for Potential Travellers

book it now!

Reviewed January 2011

ANTARCTICA, FALKLANDS & SOUTH GEORGIA

A trip I have wanted to do for years and it was wonderful. Quark had an excellent expedition staff on my trip who got us out on the zodiacs whenever they safely could.Nothing was too much trouble and the knowledge of the staff in their lectures enhanced the experience out with the animals and icebergs.A great crowd on the boat also allowed us to do all we could as all were committed to do with extra time for penguins and races around icebergs. In particular I would like to sing the praises of Graham Charles for being an inspiration because of his love for the areas we visited.

Most Inspirational Moment

Race around an iceberg in the Weddell Sea , the Adelie penguin colony on Paulet island as it was snowing so truly Antarctic weather but best of all Gold Harbour with the King penguins and elephant seals a magical place.

Thoughts on Group Leader

See above cannot sing his praises enough. Without him and his determination to make sure we got assure at every opportunity it would have not been so excellent.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take sea sick pills with you I would recommend Phenergan. Plenty of warm lightweight clothes but not on the boat which was always warm. Quark info is really helpful so follow that.Don't spend all your time taking photographs sit and watch and take it in the smells and the noise cannot be captured on a picture!

Reviewed January 2011

ANTARCTICA, FALKLANDS & SOUTH GEORGIA

What a fantastic trip, Falklands and Albatross, South Georgia and Penguins/Seals and Antarctica and Tabular Icebergs. This trip is a true adventure where the rewards are high and the camera is rarely away from reach. Its jaw dropping beauty will leave you wondering where else on earth can i go that will give you so many fabulous memories.

Most Inspirational Moment

There are so many, from Elephant Seals to King Penguins but one that i have fond memories was when sitting down just watching, not taking pictures, just sitting and watching Chinstrap Penguins. You are all told at the start of the expedition that we must respect the animals space and not cause them any distress by being to close... Keep your distance... These little guys, like the Adélie and Gentoo will waddle up so close, you could reach out and touch them. There is no fear from them, they are just so inquisitive. They melt your heart and leave you knowing this is the adventure and experience you’ve been looking for......

Thoughts on Group Leader

All Quark staff are fantastic and knowledgeable in there field of expertise from Historian to Ornithologist. All Expeditions are ran as the collective team, its the team that makes it work, no single individual, the expedition leader always gave praise to his team. Graham Charles was our expedition leader. Energetic, a mass of knowledge about polar travel and above all else he does what it takes to make this a trip that you will remember. His adventures are inspirational, his tales leave you wanting more he is a master at what he does.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Expect the unexpected… It does rain so take a rain cover for your camera and Lens. Always keep a spare set of batteries close to you in your jacket to keep them warm. Charge batteries every night as you will take more pictures then you can imagine. Don’t think you need an SLR with a huge lens. Penguins to Seals can be metres away, I saw great pictures from all levels of camera equipment. Its not as cold as you might think, but take plenty of layers for those days when the wind picks up and the chill factor plummets...

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