November 27
Today's plan - clear weather, cruise back to Snow Hill. Foul weather, head to Brown Bluff. Poor weather has us dodging icebergs to arrive at our anchorage for another land visit. Unfortunately, the Khlebnikov has trouble getting the anchor to hold and the wind is blowing so hard that it's not safe to board the zodiacs. Thus, we head to plan B for the afternoon - a visit to Devil Island. The afternoon is glorious and again thousands of Adelie penguins treat us to their antics. Several of the most adventurous head up two different ridge lines for spectacular views of mountains, sea, and ice on all sides.
This evening we returned to our anchorage off Snow Hill in hopes of a visit tomorrow. The return journey was probably the most spectacular iceberg landscape to date. The sun was setting as we wove our way through giant tabular 'bergs and towering jagged 'bergs. Our previous cut in the ice had filled in with debris, including icebergs too large to go through, so we cut a second channel in the ice. Watching the ice split, crack, and be shoved away by the Khlebnikov memorized me and other passengers were alternatively giddy with excitement and awestruck.
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