Across the Top of the World: Wrangel Island

“The voyage itself was wonderful”

“The voyage itself was wonderful, and I would like to make it clear how much I appreciate the efforts of the staff and the crew, who all did a really splendid job. Rodney's feelings for the area and the wildlife, and his determination that his passengers should enjoy both to the full, were very evident - indeed he went out of his way to ensure this, not least by arranging an additional landing (not in the published itinerary) on the final Monday morning. His hotel manager, guides and supporting staff were uniformly excellent in their different ways, as were the crew of the ship. All worked extremely hard and yet, in public, maintained a relaxed and friendly manner. We were also very fortunate to have the company and guidance of Nikita and Irina, the parents of Katya Ovsyanikova, whose knowledge and experience added a great deal to the experience (eg, Nikita's lectures and Irina's leadership of the "stalk" that got us to within 100 yards of a herd of musk oxen). Please convey my thanks to all concerned.”

Chris