It was a rough crossing over the Davis Strait toward Canada, and Dad and I spent the first afternoon at sea confined to our cabin. Nothing really helped that first night—not even the combination of wristbands and Dramamine—except simply lying horizontal. I hated to miss some of the lectures happening during the sea crossing, but thanks to a camera set up in the common lounge and our cabin TV, we were still able to watch the talks live from the comfort of our beds. The 24-hour camera gave us a pretty good idea of who onboard could stomach the rough seas—Dad and I incredulously watched some of the passengers stroll through the lounge with a cup of tea steadily in hand, even as the ship rocked and rolled with the angry swell.
It was well into the next day of open water crossing when we finally got our “sea legs” and were able to keep a meal down. The dining room was still far emptier than normal, but Dad and I were ravenous after missing lunch and dinner the day before and piled our plates high with food. We spent the rest of the day looking for seabirds and other wildlife out on deck, thankful for some fresh air and a little unscheduled time.
We were able to step foot on land again shortly for our next stop at the remote community of Kangiqsualujjuaq, also known as George River, where we received an overwhelming welcome by the local Inuit residents. The guests of the Ocean Endeavour were free to wander the village and tour the elementary school and community center. Everywhere we went, we received a welcoming smile or generous offering; at the border of the village, residents had set up tents, serving bannocks and tea inside and assembling handmade items for sale such as beautiful pairs of caribou mittens. The warmth and resilience of the people here was clear, as well as their pride for their way of life closely tied to the vast surrounding land and water. As we walked back to the landing site and boarded the zodiacs, the comforting smell of spruce and wood smoke lingered.
The agent had great response to questions and coordinated well to create an itinerary that met our expectations.
Bob Sunshine
1 day ago
Very responsive to all questions
Teresa Cardoso
2 days ago
Kelly and Rhenee were excellent to work with on planning our trip. The logistics all worked smoothly and everyone was friendly and on time. Our accommodations were very good, particularly the incredible Patagonia Camp in Torres del Paine! Our guides on every excursion were outstanding and made the hikes memorable! Overall we had a wonderful trip with incredible memories!
Scott Gibson
2 days ago
Adventure Life is definitely a first-class safari tour company, and our representative was Franny Friesz. First of all, she responded immediately after we contacted Adventure Life. We told Franny that we had never been on a safari, and she was more than eager to offer a mountain of information about the trip. She informed us fully about all the ups, downs, and all arounds! She even prepared a number of packages for us to review -- even after we made changes to the areas we wanted to explore. Friendly, helpful, professional, and extremely knowledgeable -- these words describe Franny, and what a wonderful trip she prepared! We couldn't have asked for better service than Franny of Adventure Life. We HIGHLY recommend her and her outstanding company! Bon Voyage!
Prima Burke
3 days ago
The staff at Adventure Life made planning my family's trip to the Galapagos Islands as easy as possible. They listened to what we were hoping to experience and made thoughtful suggestions about how to accomplish our vacation goals while meeting the needs of travelers ages 17-76! They patiently answered questions and follow up questions in the months leading up to the trip. They helped us trouble shoot and customize the trip in every way possible. The logistics involved in traveling from Boston to the Galapagos are innumerable. The Adventure Life staff helped us arrange every detail and the team they assembled in the Galapagos was tremendous. I have never done a trip this big before and after working with Adventure Life this time--would not hesitate one second in working with them again.