A 'must do' expedition for birders and wildlife lovers

by Mike Hunter

Departure in March 2025

Region: Antarctica

Destinations: Cape Verde, South Georgia, Ascension Island, St. Helena, Tristan da Cunha

Ship: m/v Hondius

Highlights: Antarctic Fur Seal, Arctic Tern, Chinstrap Penguin, Southern Elephant Seal, Fin Whale, Gentoo Penguin, Humpback Whale, King Penguin, Leopard Seal, Macaroni Penguin, Rockhopper Penguin, Sei Whale, Southern Right Whale, Sperm Whale, Wandering Albatross, Weddell Seal, Black-browed Albatross, Giant Petrel, Sooty Tern, Shearwater, Light-mantled Albatross, Pintado Petrel, Blue Petrel, Prion, Atlantic Yellow-Nosed Albatross, Long-tailed Jaeger, Green Turtle, Parasitic Jaeger, Wilson's Storm Petrel, Hiking, Birding, Snowy Sheathbill, South Georgia Pintail, Snorkeling

The Atlantic Odyssey, from Ushuaia to Cape Verde, is, for birders, one of the 'must do' expeditions. It's just over a month long but seawatching between islands is often good, and when it isn't, the quality of on-board presentations is outstanding. We were able to access all.islands and see all key bird species with just one exception. Expedition leader was excellent, as was the entire expedition team, in maximising off-ship activities. Food, cabins and WiFi all very good. Overall, an excellent expedition which I thoroughly enjoyed. I can't wait to do Svalbard with Oceanwide soon!

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