Poseidon ExpeditionsReviews of poseidonexpeditions.com

What more can I say but sheer perfection! From the luxurious pre cruise night at the Arakur, to the seamless boarding and the amazing crew and expedition team who treated us like family, this was truly a trip of a lifetime. The Sea Spirit was the perfect size ship for an Antarctica adventure with its luxury, roomy cabins, yet it was small and nimble enough to handle any zodiac landing opportunity. Anja and her outstanding expedition team were always ready to make sure everything was planned, coordinated and brilliantly executed. Even when we were delayed in leaving Ushuaia by a day due to high winds and surf in the Drake Passage, the team quickly put together a great program of tours and hikes to fill in. Once we set sail and arrived in the S. Shetlands, the rest was a nonstop orgy of spectacular scenery, penguin antics, whales, history, geology, ornithology and marine biology. And we were lucky enough to be kayakers as well! I will never forget our morning call to arms from our intrepid kayak master Ida "Good morning kayakers!" An epic paddle was sure to follow! Captain Oleg and his crew made midcourse corrections to maximize our opportunities, while Ruel and his staff provided amazing service in the dining room. We are vegetarians and there was always something prepared just for us. We even got to do two of the craziest things we've ever done on the same day! The Polar Plunge at Orne Harbor followed by camping out at Leith Cove out, exposed, in the open. I recommend Poseidon without hesitation to anyone who wants to visit the incredible, magnificent continent of Antarctica. Thank you Poseidon! We are already planning our 2020 trip to the Arctic with Poseidon and Sea Spirit!

It was truly one of the best adventures of our lives. Not only was the scenery spectacular, but the penguins and other wildlife just made my soul soar. In between activities, the guides provided lectures that blew me away. Anja Eerdmann, our tour director, was so helpful and kind. All of the staff on board the ship was top notch and went out of their way to assist you. They are all so knowledgeable and kind! The ship and cabin were beautiful. Being vegetarians, there were plenty of options and very delicious entrees.

5 stars !!! Poseidon all the way !!!

My cruise, Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula, 05 - 25 Jan 2019. I made my reservation direct with the Poseidon website. I cannot fault the service I received. Excellent and timely communication and comprehensive information concerning the trip. The pre trip hotel was excellent. I was a solo traveler and had booked a three berth cabin. I shared my hotel room with my cabin mates. Embarkation was seamless and the first period on board spent meeting the expedition team, receiving gear, trip briefing and emergency procedures. The cruise was marvelous and the expedition team amazing. Briefings were held everyday to keep us informed of the coming program. The team were very approachable and always ready to share their knowledge both on shore and during our time at sea. There were informative lectures, practical tuition and plenty of opportunity for informal discussion with the team. The Captain and the Expedition Leader continuously modified our itinerary to meet the weather and sea conditions and as a result we were able to achieve 100% of our program, many shore excursions, amazing scenery and wildlife encounters. The hospitality staff were faultless, everything concerning the hospitality aspect of the trip exceeded my expectations including the food. The meals were excellent. One of the reasons I chose Poseidon was because of the small number of passengers which enabled us all to fully partake in and enjoy all all the activities. My highlights, the scenery and wildlife of South Georgia, and Antarctica and Humpback whales. The trip exceeded my expectations and was immensely enjoyable.

Boarding the beautiful Sea Spirit has always felt like coming home. I’ve already sailed with the Sea Spirit to Antarctica and to Greenland. The amazing expedition crew and the staff have welcomed and made us feel safe and at home. One big reason for me to return. They make us feel like family. The food on board is amazing, prepared by the best chefs. There’s the Club Lounge where one could relax and have drinks or sit at the well stocked library to read. The scenery keeps us on the decks, and in good weather we are treated to barbecues and fine dining while sailing through glaciers. The cabins are spacious, comfortable and full of light. The expedition crew are well trained and our safety is their prime priority as they make sure we experience the very best in the remotest corners of our plant. The landings are well organized and planned with the utmost care. In June I sail with the Sea Spirit to Svalbard. And I look forward to returning to my home away from home.

My wife and I took a cruise with Poseidon on the M/V Sea Spirit. The cruise began on the 27th of December 2018 and was for 11 days ending on the 6th of January 2019. We were in cabin 414. At the very outset, I must say that the Poseidon team is an extremely well organised one. From the moment we booked the cruise, through their Calcutta based Indian agent, Mr. John Ambat, to the time we were dropped off at Ushuaia Airport, this aspect shone through. The boarding was extremely smooth, with each one of us being greeted by the team leader and the staff that was to look after us. Our luggage, previously collected from our hotel, was awaiting us in our suite. The safety drill was meticulously followed. This went a long way in making us feel quite safe and secure The team of Poseidon was led by Dr. Huw Lewis-Jones. As the expedition leader he was seen to lead by example. Every landing was meticulously planned Dr. Huw was first at the landing site and the last to leave the place. His lectures on the history of the various places we visited was as detailed as it was interesting. He also has a wry sense of humor that he used to great effect. The rest of the crew was a motley crowd with a healthy mix of historian, geologist, ornithologist and other diverse occupations. They are young and extremely enthusiastic. They were untiring in their efforts to see that all our queries were answered and that we were well looked after. Their handling of the zodiacs was very professional and their knowledge of the terrain and their people skills was of an extremely high order. A special mention must be made of the catering department. My wife and I were the only two vegetarians on board. To compound their woes, I am allergic to eggplants. Inspite of these challenges, the kitchen provided one meal after an excellent meal. The staff in the restaurant, led by Mr. Ruel, were extremely attentive. Mr. Ruel especially knew each passenger by name, thus making each one of us feel at home. Mr. Rey, who looked after our table, was outstanding in his service. The ship, itself, is very cosy. The suite that we were in was well appointed. The bathroom is compact. A little attention could have been payed to the separator between the wet and dry areas. A bath on a moving ship meant that water from the shower spilled over to the dry areas. The room service saw to it that the room was maintained in immaculate condition through out our eleven days on board. The lecture hall and the lounge is spacious and the library quite well stocked. Being a small ship, with just over a hundred passengers, it was possible for almost each one of us to have a memorable experience of the white continent. The landings were smoothly organised and ensured that each and every member had adequate time. All in all we had a lovely time with the Poseidon group on board the M/V Sea Spirit.

From start to finish, Poseidon Expeditions created a wonderful experience to visit the Antarctica. All the staff were amazing, it was a group of multi-cultural travelers and the accommodations and meals were outstanding. There were a few glitches which tend to happen on all travels and I will address the small, minute ones to the company personally as I believe they would not happen on every trip. I can confidently state that this company is top-notch.

Life changing experience. The expedition staff, the house staff, and the crew were amazing. Thanks to everyone for working so hard to make our experience the best possible