Life is pretty good on the RCGS Resolute. It makes you want to quit your day job and come work on board. The number of experts and naturalists astounded me - there was always someone around to answer your questions or tell you a fascinating story of some adventure. The wait staff was fantastic, and most of them knew me by name by the second day. So long Argentina! (Meg Giddings)
The cabins were beautiful and surprisingly spacious. While I tried to attend as many presentations as possible and spend time with new friends, it was always a relief to come back to my welcoming, cozy room. I spent a lot of time snoozing on the plush bed under the best down comforter I've ever had. The constant swaying of the ship was often enough to lull me asleep, and any time I was feeling a bit sick, getting horizontal always helped. The view from cabin 415 on the RCGS Resolute (Meg Giddings)
Every morning around 8 am, we were woken by our expedition leader, Boris, cheerfully greeting us over the speaker system: "Good morning, RCGS Resolute, good morning!" Then he'd let us know the plan for the day and when to be ready. Of course, most passengers were already up by then, but I always tried to squeeze in as much sleep as I could. Adventure is exhausting! The RCGS Resolute at port in Ushuaia (Meg Giddings)
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
2 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
