The Best Vacation that I Ever Had

Item: MS Fridtjof Nansen
Rating: 4.7
Author: hitnbids

MS Fridtjof Nansen Cruise Review to Other (Asia/Africa/Middle East)

hitnbids

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 3

Helpful Votes: 60

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5

10 Night Highlights Of Antarctica (Ushuaia Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 03, 2023

Ship: MS Fridtjof Nansen

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 11 months ago

Review summary

Best vacation ever. Antarctica was a once in a lifetime experience and the trip with Hurtigruten was well worth it. We were sad to leave the ship when it ended. Fortunately, we spent a few days in Buenos Aires afterwards which made leaving the ship a less sad experience.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Simple embarkation process. They had a charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia. They took our luggage and we simply went on board.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Great food. Nice variety.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Nice gym. We used the hot tub and heated pool despite being in Antarctica.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Given that this is an expedition cruise where the ship is smaller, there weren't many live entertainment. The Science Center offered interesting lectures.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Great service all around.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

New ship. Very clean and modern.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Large size room. Very clean and modern.

Ship tip

Go use the hot tub and pool. The pool is heated. Also, when you will have a greater chance of getting your excursion if you were to select only one or two choices. They select those who are more targeted with their choices..

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina

5 out of 5

Cruise Drake Passage

3 out of 5

We had the Drake Shake going there. Unavoidable. It is what it is.

Thumbs Up 0

Antarctic Experience

5 out of 5

AMAZING EXPERIENCE!! We kayaked and did the Polar Plunge (jumped in the ocean water the Deception Island

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Easy. We just left the ship onto a bus. The bus took our luggage and dropped us off at the airport. The staff pointed us in the right direction at the airport.