Today is our last in Antarctica, before we head north out of the South Shetland islands and back to the Drake Passage. The wind picks up rather quickly and our excursion to Aitcho Island becomes rather difficult. I hike the entire circumference of the island, sad to be leaving the seals, penguins and sea birds. Boris tells me that the wind has pushed the ice into the bay and that we need to get out of there quick, otherwise the zodiacs won't be able to make it back to the ship. He wades through the ice to get the zodiacs through and the last group of us hop on. We speed through the compacting ice and make it back to the Navigator just in time. I warm up in the bar with a glass of wine and enjoy the company of my fellow travelers. We know the Drake won't be a piece of cake this time as the winds get stronger and stronger through the night. I slap on my seasickness patch again and go to sleep with my fingers crossed.
Adventure Life has been an extraordinary travel resource for us over the years and today was no exception. Our River Cruise booking was handled by Jess (who has been our personal trip planner for several years) the same day as our inquiry. Suggestions were given for cabin choice and pre-trip options (that were not shown on the cruise line's website) like airport transfers and prepaid gratuities. Trip insurance recommendations followed and we were assigned a travel co-ordinator till the end of the tour. All we have to do is show up! Great service from friendly folks.
APtravelwell
1 day ago
My representative Kevin was very responsive generally and in crafting our itinerary to our specific priorities.
Rocco Labella
1 day ago
Although there was a lot of paper work, I received help and guidance when I needed it.
Donna Kirby
2 days ago
Our travel was flawless! The rider pickup (airport, hotel, ship) was seamless. Jane's recommendation for Emerald Cruise Sakara was everything I wanted but the experience was soooo much more. Adventure Life took care of each and every detail and this was the easiest of all my travels.
Anne Petty
3 days ago
Follow up was effective any questions were answered in a timely manner