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Antarctica, Falklands and South Georgia - M/S Ocean Endeavour
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Feb 2024
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Antarctica, Falklands and South Georgia - M/S Ocean Endeavour
Awesome and mind-blowing. A trip of a lifetime.
The trip met all expectations, was a
The trip met all expectations, was a lovely, pleasant e...
I picked this trip due to the
I picked this trip due to the itinerary of seeing numerous islands in a short time, and I had the freedom to be able to do that, getting to most islands by early aft...
It's a very unique trip I have
It's a very unique trip I have ever done. Small group is nice, and it's more relax.
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Great trip leader, brand new boat
Great trip leader, brand new boat
I was very pleased with everything.Besides it
I was very pleased with everything.Besides it is the 2nd time I travel with intrepid
Intrepid continues to provide an authentic yet
Intrepid continues to provide an authentic yet affordable experience. My kind of travel.
The trip was just excellent, led by
The trip was just excellent, led by a wonderful captain. Seeing all the islands was really super, even though the seas were rough at the start - but it gives you an ...
We all had a great time. The
We all had a great time. The group was a good fit. We had a range of seas and winds. Kutte handled strong winds with our learning new skills well. Some of the dockin...
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It was a good new boat, the
It was a good new boat, the destination was well chosen and t...
A new image of Vietnam that I've seen.
A new image of Vietnam that I've seen. Beautiful landscapes and a good way to refresh my daily life. This trip couldn't be great without Dat's support from the begin...
A good mix of local experiences, exercise and sightseeing.
A good mix of local experiences, exercise and sightseeing. This trip was a good way to try the local activities and nature. Pu Luong was so fresh and relaxing. Lana ...
Mato was just the skipper, handling the
Mato was just the skipper, handling the boat was only a small part of his expertise. He knew everyone, got the best restaurants, food, wine, marina spots. He added e...
Very well organized trip. Was able
Very well organized trip. Was able to see a large part of Croatia in a ...
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Six day tour Vietnam: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh
Very well organized tour with great guides. All hotels were well located, quiet, clean, all modern amenities and good breakfasts. Went with my husband to Hanoi, Halo...
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We did a 10-day private tour package across Egypt. Memphis was just plain terrible. In Cairo, their airport liaison, Ahmed, was TERRIBLE — from the moment we met him...
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Super Travel agency for SouthAmerica We used Across Argentina twice in 2018 and 2019 for planning our trips to Argentina. The second time we had a super complicated ...
Above our expectation
It was a marvellous trip for us in Indochina. Everything was above our expectations except for the vegetarian food for my wife. The itinerary was perfectly organised...
Good choice to South East Asia
I will HIGHLY recommend this tour to my family, friends and work colleagues who are thinking about travelling to Vietnam and South East Asia – and will personally re...
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What to Look for in Small-Ship Cruising Reviews
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
When researching your small-ship cruise destination and operator, read as many reviews as you can, but keep in mind that some of the reviews may not impact your own satisfaction. Given that small ships can access more remote destinations and offer more specific interest-driven activities, it is more important to get a good match than with the ocean-going mega-ships that can seem so similar.
Travelers who did not take the time to educate themselves fully on the small-ship trip they took may leave less favorable reviews. To make a good match and find the right small-ship cruise for you, pay attention to the number of guests, ratio of staff to guest, destinations visited, how much time is spent in each port, whether the itinerary is flexible, how you get ashore for excursions, what wildlife you can hope to see, what experts are onboard with you, what the best time of year for your destination is, etc.
If you want a professional take on small-ship cruising, see the Travelstride Small Ship Cruising Guide »
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