The actual Pole visit was surprisingly fun although getting there is where the action is. Making landfall on several of the 192 Franz Joseph Land Islands was exciting and beautiful. For me seeing the wildlife—and especially the polar bears—kept me mystified. I've seen polar bears before, but it never gets old. They are such cute carnivores as they sniff the air sizing you up for a meal. If you're into ornithology, it's a birders paradise. You cannot give enough accolades to the knowledgeable, professional, and friendly staff.

The ship was amazing, a highlight in itself. [Other highlights were] icebreaking on the way to the North Pole, the Pole, polar bears, and Franz Joseph Land.

If you like the "different" do what it takes to make this trip happen. Surpassed all measurements. Perfection at the ultimate level.

ExpeditionTrips.com was beyond excellent. I will ABSOLUTELY booking future trips with them for peace of mind. They are true experts!

ExpeditionTrips excelled with the speed of your response. It met my expectations. No need for changes. Lectures from Bob and Mickoyai were excellent. Dave was constant entertainment. Apart from the North Pole, seeing polar bears in the wild was the most memorable part of the expedition.