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Patagonia Fly Fishing Adventure Cruise
Journey to one of the most pristine coastlines on the planet aboard a brand new MV Atmosphere cruise ship designed for fly fishing and natural history explorations. The dramatic landscape rivals the fjords of Scandinavia and Alaska, yet it is rarely visited by travelers. Expert fly fishing guides and naturalists introduce you to the rivers, lakes, coast and mountains. This is one of the most interesting small ship Patagonia adventure cruises to come along in years.
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7 of 8(88%)customers would recommend this to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Patagonia Fly Fishing Adventure Cruise
Review 1 for Patagonia Fly Fishing Adventure Cruise
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Fly Fishing Trip of a Lifetime,
March 16, 2011
By: TMengel
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"We enjoyed everything from the first class service on the ship to the helicopter fly fishing, and wouldn't change a thing. This was the best fishing experience ever, even in the rain. We enjoyed helicopter fishing in a new spot every day, and the best guides I have ever fished with. It is truly a fly fishing trip of a lifetime and Orvis Travel service is the way to go."
Would you recommend this experience or trip to a friend? Yes
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Review 2 for Patagonia Fly Fishing Adventure Cruise
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Thank you Orvis Travel,
June 30, 2010
By: BruceM
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"At 3:45 AM on February 27th 2010 an earthquake of 8.8 magnitude struck off the coast of Chile. My wife and I along with four fisherman from Oklahoma were asleep at the Ritz Carlton in Santiago awaiting to travel to Puerto Montt via Chilean Airline for an Orvis organized fly fishing trip aboard the Nomad of The Sea expedition vessel. Needless to say, it looked like all plans would be cancelled due to the closing of the airport and the devastation / damage to many parts of Chile. What a pleasant surprise we were in for, however. The Orvis organizer, Jason Elkins, and his team of assistants in Santiago and Puerto Montt plus the Ritz Carlton staff immediately took control of the situation and did one OUTSTANDING job! The Ritz provided blankets, water, food to any and all people in the area at the time of the quake. We were initially told that no air flights would be available for at least six days. Somehow, Jason and his team were able to contact the owner of the expedition ship later that day and made arrangements for a private KingAir aircraft to meet us outside Santiago and fly us to our destination the same evening and board the ship for our fishing trip. Orvis employees need to be congratulated and thanked for the outstanding services they provided to ensure we were able to continue our trip. Unfortunately for many other vacationers in Santiago awaiting cruise ships, etc. they were unable to make their connections. We were thankful that we survived the quake and to additionally continue our vacation was above and beyond our expectations. Again, Thank you Orvis and the Staff of the Nomad of the Sea."
Would you recommend this experience or trip to a friend? Yes
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Review 3 for Patagonia Fly Fishing Adventure Cruise
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What an experience!,
March 22, 2010
By: Fishgod
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"You must take this trip. Put this on your bucket list! You won´t regret it.
BW"
BW"
Would you recommend this experience or trip to a friend? Yes
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Review 4 for Patagonia Fly Fishing Adventure Cruise
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good but not great,
February 16, 2010
By: tribeca
from New York
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"Just returned from a week on Nomads of the Sea.
The fishing - mainly lake fishing with a couple of rivers. Overall quality was below that of Agentina around St Martin de los Andes and Bariloche. Poor weather meant the fishing was blown out a couple of days which didnt help but there were other issues. Part of the problem is that when 'plan A' doesnt pan out due to weather there is no decent 'plan B' .
Guides - Overall were good and worked hard. One lost my back up rod accidently in a river which I wasnt thrilled about. He made no effort to replace it which irked me.
Boat - Superb rooms and overall fascilities. Great food, equal to just about any top NY restaurant. Wine also excellent. The on board staff worked very hard.
Other passengers - younger crowd than I expected and they were all great fun. Getting to know them was the high light of the trip.
Overall- I was disappointed. My expectations were high which they should be given the price but the fishing (and the organization around the fishing) just wasnt up to scratch."
Would you recommend this experience or trip to a friend? No
Response from Orvis:By Jason Elkins, Orvis Travel, February 17, 2010
This reviewer makes some valid observations about the fishing in Chile. It is weather dependant, and when rains muddy up the rivers, small remote lakes are often the plan B, unlike Argentina where the topography and weather are more moderate. Guests should understand this when they book any trip in Chile. Unfortunately, this customer did not book his vacation through Orvis Travel, so didn't have the opportunity to discuss the fishing with one of our experts. Orvis Travel customers have many options available to them, and we are happy to help them choose the experience that best matches their angling preferences, skills and expectations. Unfortunately, we didn't have the opportunity to discuss the trip with tribeca, or we may have recommended a different trip. If you are considering any trip offered by Orvis Travel, and would like to learn more about what to expect, please give us a call at 800-547-4322 so we can help you decide if it is the right trip for you.
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Review 5 for Patagonia Fly Fishing Adventure Cruise
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Trip of a Lifetime,
February 18, 2009
By: TomandAnneR
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"Even after traveling the world, this was the "trip of a lifetime" for my wife and me; a fitting celebration for a 50th wedding anniversary. Having Jasnna on board was a real plus. All 3 concierges were great. Fabien was a patient and perceptive casting instructor, and we really appreciated his guiding expertise. He made it happen. The helicopter pilot went out of his way to give us spectacular views of the Andes.
There was nothing the entire staff wouldn't do to ensure that expectations were exceeded. Better do it once in your life. You'll never forget it or regret it."
There was nothing the entire staff wouldn't do to ensure that expectations were exceeded. Better do it once in your life. You'll never forget it or regret it."
Would you recommend this experience or trip to a friend? Yes
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Review 6 for Patagonia Fly Fishing Adventure Cruise
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Trip of a lifetime...,
December 29, 2008
By: Anonymous
"Take this trip! And, keep a daily journal of everything you are experiencing. All your senses will be pleasantly overwhelmed. This trip provides you with memories that will last a lifetime. Many thanks to Jason Elkins from Orvis Travel and all the staff of Nomads of the Seas for making this trip so special for us. My highlight was catching a nice 26" brown trout -- what a thrill! It was the biggest fish caught all week. For my husband, catching the large brook trout was his favorite fishing experience."
Would you recommend this experience or trip to a friend? Yes
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Review 7 for Patagonia Fly Fishing Adventure Cruise
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Be prepared,
November 27, 2007
By: Anonymous
"This is simply a wonderfully executed trip; the amenities and equipment are truly 5-star. But guests need to remember their trip will be through the islands and fjords of a temperate rain forest: expect lots of cold rain and wind, and feel lucky if you don't see it! The rain will also dramatically affect the quality of the fishing, so be prepared for that as well.
But as a 5-star boat trip through one of the world's great biospheres, this trip could hardly be done better."
But as a 5-star boat trip through one of the world's great biospheres, this trip could hardly be done better."
Would you recommend this experience or trip to a friend? Yes
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Review 8 for Patagonia Fly Fishing Adventure Cruise
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February 28, 2007
By: Kevin & Lian
"What a First Class operation, if there could be a rating higher than First Class that would be my choice. The ship and all the amenities are awesome and the venue is breathtaking. However, we have been to nice places before, what made it "the trip of a lifetime" for us was the service and the people. The staff was beyond friendly and the service was precise and well planned. The Captain, concierge and expedition manager might as well be one person, as they all work so closely together to make the trip run like a well oiled machine, yet somehow you never feel that you are on a schedule. The guides were fantastic and I was lucky enough to have the same kind and patient soul all six days, Ricardo Ellena. My wife enjoyed 3 days of fishing and 3 days of ecotourism. Her experiences on the eco-sightseeing were memorable and completely enjoyed. If you are thinking about taking this trip, I say do it quickly. I am sure this will be a VERY popular trip as it gets some history under its belt. Thank you Orvis Travel for all your help providing this opportunity. We will certainly trust you with our next trip."
Would you recommend this experience or trip to a friend? Yes
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