Excellent - ExpeditionTrips was always there to answer my questions. The most memorable part was the quantity of polar bears.

Excellent - the most memorable experiences were the people, the terrain, and the whales. ET provided all information that I needed in a timely fashion.

The staff and naturalists were excellent. We had an ethnomusicologist on board who brought us several days of Icelandic contemporary music.

The stark beauty of the Arctic was beyond compare.

Anazing wildlife and the BEST naturalist/expedition staff I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.

We would absolutely recommend this adventure to anyone. The most memorable parts were wildlife, polar bears, glaciers, icebergs, hikes, kayaking and so many other adventures. The landscape is stunning. The service was exceptional. We thoroughly enjoyed the presentations and clinics.

Prompt responses from Marybeth and thorough details provided by the whole ExpeditionTrips team. Excellent service from top to bottom. Seeing the geography and the stark contrast from the world we know, and learning more about how and why what happens here affects the rest of the globe was fascinating.

Top notch. Our guide Eleanor was as knowledgeable as any I have ever had. The rover driver was funny and assured we had best viewing; bus drivers were always on top of things; food was great; can’t think of any negative.The helicopter ride was a highlight, although the bears looking up from the tire was pretty darn special. All questions always answered promptly; travel info sent in timely manner. This is the second trip I have planned through ExpeditionTrips and will use them again.

I saw polar bears! Up close and personal!!!! With airplane cancellations ET reconfigured my trip so I did not miss a day - excellent.

The numerous polar bear sightings were the number one part of the experience. However, the learning opportunities about life in the Arctic region, for both animals and people, was a nice component as well. Top notch service from knowledgeable and friendly people throughout the trip.

The numerous polar bear sightings were the number one part of the experience. However, the learning opportunities about life in the Arctic region, for both animals and people, was a nice component as well.

ExpeditionTrips was very responsive to any questions or requests I had. It feels more like having a friend plan your trip than using a travel agency. We saw a pod of orca in addition to other animals. The sites we visited were fascinating. The information given was very helpful and interesting. Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable.

Kayaking was wonderful. The captain's handling of the ship to maximize viewing of polar bears was impressive. And the ship was well suited to the conditions, being able to access areas that other, less reinforced ships were not able to.

Every day was a new adventure with spectacular natural wonders—Iceland is truly a land of fire and ice! But it was the warmth and talent of the Icelanders we met that was most memorable—from a wonderful musical performance on Flatey Island to meeting a family that makes their living on Vigur Island collecting Eider down to a lively theatrical performance at the world-class Herring Museum on Siglufjordur. The service was nonpariel! As a photographer I was especially impressed by the one-on-one attention of the NatGeo photographers. The expedition experts—Dagny, Alica, Javier, and Jacob—were very knowledgeable and personable. The captain and crew were amazing!

Most memorable moments: Grimsey Island in the evening with lots of puffins nesting on a cliff, Flatey Island for the beautiful bird life, and the lagoon with the icebergs from the glacier. ExpeditionTrips is always ready to give all the information requested in a way that is both very professional and very friendly.

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 most memorable part of this expedition was the crew's dedication to provide opportunities to see polar bears and other mammals. Clean accommodations and great food.

ExpeditionTrips was always available to answer questions and provide documentation in a timely manner.

Seeing polar bears in their natural environment was incredible.

The staff on the Plancius were phenomenal. They tended to our every need, and were very accommodating.

Expedition Specialist Jessica Apfel was very responsive—she made sure that we were prepared for everything, and we took care of everything we needed to ahead of our trip.

3RD TRIP. ANOTHER GREAT EXPERIENCE.

While we didn't see as many polar bears as we had hoped (due to ice conditions – nature rules!) the incredible blue whales feeding just beside the ship more than made up for that lack. Sailing through the sea ice, viewing glaciers and icebergs up close, and hiking on the tundra are indescribably exquisite experiences.

We saw three polar bears on the floating ice sheets! And walruses a foot away from us on the beach.

Everything went smoothly and it was all well-organized.

This ship and expedition leader took extra steps to allow us to see the polar bear on ice. Truly a memorable experience!

What was the most memorable part of the trip? This is a difficult question because there were so many memorable parts. If I had to narrow it down, I would say the first time a polar bear saunter into view was certainly an incredible experience. The first time I saw the sea ice was another memorable part. To essentially come upon what appeared to be a never ending collection of beautiful floating ice was awe inspiring. Finally, I would say the polar plunge. It was both an amazing and terribly painful experience that I absolutely loved.

Solo kayaking to an isolated ice shelf to watch seals and guilemots in complete silence and serenity—most memorable.

The staff was professional and friendly, I believe they knew every ones first name by the end of the trip. There was never a question that went unanswered nor a reasonable request that went unfulfilled. It felt like family.

To Expedition Specialist Jennifer Santoyo at ET – I really appreciate your short notice effort to get me on this trip. Most people either would not have attempted this or followed through with such enthusiasm. Thanks again!

We had a very good trip and I enjoyed it more than I anticipated.  The Akademik Ioffe was much improved over my last visit on it of 17 years ago...But all in all, I was very, very pleased with the trip and very happy that I elected to do it.  It was so refreshing and a good mix of nature and sightseeing, and much needed fresh air and exercise.

The naturalists were wonderful, two in particular (Brian and Jacques). The staff handling the zodiacs were simply terrific. The photographer (Debra) was excellent and gave a terrific presentation on the horses of Sable Island. That was a nice touch. I didn’t attempt the cycling or kayaking but those who did loved it. 

I went there to see polar bears and other arctic wildlife. On our trip, we were extremely lucky and saw 20 polar bears and had amazing encounters with seals, walrus, puffins. It was an awesome experience.

The service by the guides and staff was excellent! They were always available to answer our questions. They were also always looking for birds or wildlife. They also always went the extra mile to ensure that we had amazing encounter with polar bears, walrus or to fulfill our request such as a polar plunge.

The trip was great. The ship ventured into the ice and we were rewarded with multiple polar sightings. On our landings, we saw walruses, arctic fox, reindeer, seals, and many bird varieties. The expedition staff were without exception knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and friendly. They showed great dedication to providing their guests with the experiences they sought while keeping them safe and being protective of the environment.

The trip always met my expectations and often exceeded them.

I enjoyed the nice view of glaciers. Polar bears, whales and other animal sightings was very pleasant and enjoyable. The level of service was very good. I would definitely plan future trips with ET and recommend ET to friends, relatives, and colleagues.

The wildlife was amazing. It was a very relaxing trip—an adventure of a lifetime, buck list check off.

The level of service was absolutely top rate. The naturalists were experts in their field and worked so hard to make sure we had a wonderful time and that we had full appreciation of the wonders the Arctic had to offer.

My experience planning the trip with ExpeditionTrips was excellent. I received prompt responses to questions. They were very organized.

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.

Seeing the beauty of the Arctic region for the first time. It was a sight beyond my imagination and expectations. Loved the walruses and the fact we could see them up close.

The service was great. We enjoyed the ship. It was not too big but sufficiently large that neither my husband or I felt confined. We also enjoyed the seating arrangements at meal times that enable us to interact with a variety of different people over the course of the trip.

The trip was great, we saw many cool animals. The captain was extraordinary - very skilled at finding great sights and very enthusiastic and welcoming. Always a pleasure [to work with ExpeditionTrips]- you know me well.

Keep up the good work. Sea Spirit is a very comfortable ship for a polar expedition. We had close encounters with the belugas and walruses. I enjoyed zodiac cruising in pristine landscapes with countless icebergs, and meeting like-minded people on the expedition.

Captain and expedition leader were enthusiastic, well informed and interested in maximizing our viewing experience. Ship staff - dining and cabin - were particularly notable.

For those considering the trip, stop thinking now and buy your ticket! Outstanding, several of the staff were on board our Antarctic trip so it was like "old home week" when we boarded in Svalbard; what a great feeling. The naturalists were knowledgeable, accessible and friendly. As always my expectations were high and they outdid themselves. The most memorable parts were wildlife sightings: a pod of blue whales off the Svalbard coast, and a polar bear mom and 2 cubs.

The most memorable experience was being around people who thrive in the Arctic/Antarctic environment - polar explorers, survival instructors, authors, and Arctic adventurists. The second most memorable moment was kayaking among the belugas, walrus and ice. I try never to have expectations, but to be in the moment, which, of course, was divine. The food was very good and fresh. The level of service could not be improved.

The most memorable [part] was seeing polar bears so close and so many-38. Our guide, Sheri, was devoted to our group seeing bears and enjoying our trip. We also had an unexpected show of the Northern Lights for over an hour. Far exceeded [my expectations]. I was wowed every day. [ExpeditionTrips had] great communication and recommendations. So glad I found you.

Great! Loved all of the islands, and hiking along the cliffs.

Fantastic! It was what we hoped for, but more—utterly amazing wildlife viewing which included 51 polar bears, being in a pod of Beluga whales in the zodiacs, and two arctic wolves! Several staff contributed their own areas of expertise, and we benefited from each one of them. We "went along for the ride" without preconceived expectations of what we would see, and what we experienced was far more than we hoped for. 

Exceeded my expectations. I've been to the Arctic twice before: Svalbard and East Greenland. I saw much more wildlife this time and had cultural opportunities never before offered to such an extent. I especially will remember throat singing by an Inuit woman in Arctic Bay. The level of service from expedition leaders and the historian were top notch. Especially loved hanging out with Dr. Bob at Thule beach sites.

ExpeditionTrips' assistance was excellent. They answered my questions promptly and accurately and when they didn't have the answer at their fingertips, they sought it out and provided it quickly. The zodiac rides were exhilarating and the guides worked hard to make it an adventure. The staff and guides were excellent.

Great customer service from ship staff, and great food. We were fortunate to have clear weather, which greatly enhanced wildlife sightings and landing abilities. Exceeded my expectations, and I've traveled to over 70 countries, with groups, solo, and with different providers.

Great weather...good wildlife viewing – polar bears (4) and walrus (55-60). I am confident that expedition team positioned us the best they could to see what was there. The daily planning was awesome with activities in morning and afternoon (e.g. landings/zodiac cruises/lectures) and no wasted blocks of time.

My first polar experience to Svalbard was really AMAZING!! And therefore, the second and third are definitely on the way. I must say this trip–from the booking handling up to the the very last day at the airport–was arranged perfectly and beyond my expectation. The encounter with polar bears in the sea ice was definitely the highlight of the trip! And sea kayaking offered a closeness with nature, as well as the tundra hike.

We had a good trip! Greenland was where we wanted to go and we're glad we went. Although the mainland is 80% ice covered, the coast is not—small towns and settlements were interesting. We would probably go on the ship again, if it was traveling to a location in which we were interested as it was comfortable and pleasant. Staff were well trained, accommodating, and nice.

Wonderful trip! We saw so many exciting things: polar bears, beluga whales, puffins, minke whales, blue whales, walruses, reindeer, seals, and many different types of birds. We had amazing hikes and beautiful Zodiac cruises. The pace of the trip was perfect. I loved the hiking and I LOVED seeing the wildlife so close! The staff on board was excellent....very friendly, fun, knowledgeable, safety conscious, and hard working. ExpeditionTrips was prompt, courteous, and professional.

We had a wonderful time on the Arctic Watch Trip. The most exciting part was viewing the beluga whales up close. Two nights after dinner we spent hours watching and photographing the whales and their young splashing in the shallows of the river. Arctic Watch is an amazing and beautiful place with it's isolation and desolation. Each family member takes part in the running of the camp which makes it even more special because it made us feel like part of the family. They participated in the daily trips and ate at our tables with us. Also the emphasis on safety was also very comforting. The staff was outstanding. Always very polite and helpful. The guides were also very knowledgeable and personable as they showed us the countryside on various forms of transportation (ATV, kayaks, rafting, hiking).

Our trip was excellent. The most memorable parts of this journey was the Polar Bear coming right up to the bow of the boat and the wonderful hour we spent with the whales. The naturalist lectures were something to look forward to on a daily basis.

Superb, everything went smoothly. The level of service that the staff and naturalist guides delivered was outstanding. The most memorable parts were seeing polar bears, whales, walrus, glaciers, and the midnight sun.

All in all, a trip that was too good to be true, but it was ALL true: over 10 polar bear sightings, with several up close so that we could see Mom & Cub, a bear eating a nest of goose eggs, and 2 big males battling over and sharing a just-killed narwhal. Wow! Whales, walrus, foxes, seals, birds and more!

Excellent! The most memorable parts were cruising the Lofoton Islands, museum in Longyearbyen, seeing polar bear and walrus on beach, and the scenery on Spitsbergen.

Fabulous! Every single aspect was perfect. Top notch expeditionary staff, very helpful and friendly; extremley organized and safety conscious. Lastly, the stops and scenery, so beautiful. Cannot say enough as to how much I enjoyed this trip!

The team at ExpeditionTrips was very helpful every step of the way. Many parts of our Icelandic tour on the Fram were outstanding including the ship, the crew and the excursions. This tour included birds, land animals and geology in a very interesting country based on an outstanding vessel. The staff were very competent and friendly. The expedition guides included an ornithologist and a geologist. All of the expedition guides were knowledgeable, friendly and outstanding.

The ambiance in every department was exceptional and the food absolutely delicious. The organization of the Zodiacs and the tour buses was well done. I felt very safe at all times. The service in every department of the ship was first class. The lectures very informative. It surpassed my expectations by a longshot. ExpeditionTrips' assistance with any question was handled very well and immediately.

Expedition Trips has booked many of my most memorable journeys, including the Arctic and Antarctic. I know I will benefit from their expertise and good care whenever I book with ET. Although our itinerary changed completely due to ice conditions, the staff made the best of it. We ended up with wonderful wildlife sightings and visited communities that hadn't expected us until hours before. They were wonderfully hospitable and happy to have us visit.

The staff was really good, simply speaking we were on holidays and the the staff and crew did perfectly. Not an inch of error. The cordial and friendly atmosphere on board the Sea Adventurer was superb. Everyone, from the hotel kitchen, reception, bar and waiter to the expedition crew, was caring and superb. Safety was paramount.

Expedition Trips was so helpful when I was booking my trip, always available to answer questions. The Northwest Passage expedition was fantastic! Seeing 22 polar bears on the ice floes was something I will never forget! Every staff member was so friendly, always took time to answer questions, and were so enthusiastic about the wildlife and the scenery we saw. The trip more than met my expectations. All the information seminars were so interesting. The staff was always willing to tell stories about the areas we visited. I couldn't have hoped for a better trip.

We enjoyed it very much. We found a new and different world. Most memorable: meeting local people and seeing how they live and the glacier at Illulisat. The staff was most kind and helpful. The guides were well experienced. Your assistance was excellent. Every time we had a query we got an answer right away.

Our trip was wonderful. The country very interesting, and the people are great. The service was terrific. You are doing a great job and were always available to answer my questions. Everything was perfect from your end of the trip.

Assistance was very good, and we got full support from ExpeditionTrips when the cruise departure date was changed.

The trip was absolutely fantastic! Great and very experienced team, amazing landscapes, and lots of animals, especially polar bears!

Your assistance greatly helped us to know the advantage and shortcoming of boarding a small ship vs large cruise line to go on a polar expedition trip. All staff, especially the team leader, dedicated their entire effort to ensure every program to be successful. The moment that our Polar research ship crossed the 80 degree north latitude line was the most memorable part! 

The whole trip exceeded my expectations. The staff was very warm, the food excellent, overall the experience was excellent and I shall cherish this forever. The trip was excellenct, and the best moment was a polar bear making a meal of a seal. The captain of the ship and our expedition leader were very adventurous. Their tracking of the different Arctic birds and animals was excellent. Very good team work.

The daily excursions ashore were the most memorable part of the expedition. Our cabin was surprisingly spacious and very comfortable. ExpeditionTrips' expedition specialist was outstanding. Very helpful.

The trip was great! The staff was very good and the scenery was unbelievable. I got great pictures of the polar bears and the trip was very memorable.

The Arctic is very interesting – very fragile, animals and plants struggle to survive. I really loved seeing polar bears in the wild, but most enjoyed our close encounter with a very active walrus on the beach. The number and kinds of birds was awesome; seeing reindeer and arctic foxes was also a thrill! The level of service was excellent all around, as it is on National Geographic tours.

This is the 2nd best trip we have taken…the first being Antarctrica, South Georgia and the Falklands. The staff at ExpeditionTrips is wonderful,and have done a great job in organizing this trip for us.

The memories of this trip will last forever, the first sighting of our first Polar Bear was just breathtaking, we were struck by the magnificent bear.  The Arctic foxes put on quite a show for us, and the walruses…well, they are similar to the Elephant Seals in South Georgia. This trip had everything, not forgetting the wonderful Atlantic Puffins….did I mention whales! Well, we saw so many and they put on quite a show for us too! 

Keep up the good work, and we look forward to doing more business with you.

The most memorable parts of this trip were the hikes, icebergs and scenery. ExpeditionTrips was superb with helping to plan my trip. They were efficient and promptly replied to all my questions. I would definitely book with them in the future and recommend them to friends.

Given the nature of the trip we were about to meet some interesting people. This was a bonus for me. It wasn’t the normal tourist feeling, people were focused on the experience and how special it was.

A superb itinerary in a magnificent area of Greenland. The expedition staff worked as an effective and professional team with a very appropriate attention to safety and interpretation. Excellent servic.

The most memorable parts of this trip were the hikes, icebergs and scenery. I visited Disco Bay West Greenland last year and wanted to see the NE coast too. ExpeditionTrips was superb with helping to plan my trip. They were efficient and promptly replied to all my questions. I would definitely book with them in the future and recommend them to friends.

The most memorable parts of this trip were the hikes, icebergs and scenery. I visited Disco Bay West Greenland last year and wanted to see the NE coast too. ExpeditionTrips was superb with helping to plan my trip. They were efficient and promptly replied to all my questions. I would definitely book with them in the future and recommend them to friends.

The level of service of the staff and naturalist guides was superb, the Ioffe had a "deep bench" with several excellent guides, some of the best.

I've been meaning to drop you a note to tell you how we liked our trip to Greenland on the Polar Pioneer. We loved it! All in all, a really good trip, and we'd recommend it to anybody. This was the 2nd trip we've booked with ExpeditionTrips.com, so we're obviously satisfied.

A well organised cruise, staff and expedition leader did their upmost to ensure we saw so much of the wildlife and experience the geology and Tundra of Spitsbergen, a memorable trip. Thank You!

The expedition leaders and all of the staff on our trip made the whole experience a learning, fascinating, fun, friendly adventure! The level of service was exceptional. I felt very comfortable approaching any of the staff and guides. The very personal, one-on-one relationships aboard the ship exceeded my expectations.

The staff and crew of Polar Pioneer worked so closely together to maximize every opportunity that we had to enjoy the amazing Arctic environment.

The staff and naturalist guides were excellent, all the way around. The natural beauty of the area and the archaeology in the Orkneys and Shetlands far exceeded my expectations. The unbelievable beauty of the Norwegian coastline and the wonderful, fun passengers were memorable parts of the expedition. Planning our trip with ExpeditionTrips was great. Excitement and enthusiasm are always there with ET.

Thanks for organising our trip - we had a WONDERFUL time!! We were completely rapt in the whole voyage! The highlight, of course, was our great encounter with the polar bears and all the other wildlife we saw. Henrik was a great leader, and Sue and the team made all the organisation appear to just happen. We loved the friendly, casual and fun atmosphere on the ship.

We have striven, we have sought and we have found. Of course our little expedition is not in the same realm as those of the great polar explorers of the past but it is a little taste. Perhaps we can retain some of the beauty, serenity and timelessness of the far northern world we have travelled in. Better still that we can take it back to our everyday lives.

What really inspired us to take this trip was our first two trips on the Silver Explorer -- this is our third.  Although we generally prefer land-based travel, this ship goes places you just can't see any other way, and the staff is incredible.  The highlight of the trip was, as expected, close viewing of polar bears, including an incredible, close-range view of two bears, eating on an ice floe.

The expedition team is wonderful, both very adept at getting the passengers safely and efficiently to the wildlife and terrain, and very knowledgeable about all of the relevant areas -- wildlife, geology, glaciology, history.  And back on board, the restaurant and hotel staff provide luxury and personal attention.  It's a great combination.

I wasn't sure what to expect but was looking forward to seeing a different part of the Arctic in summer. The staff, I thought,  were excellent in the lectures  and addressing any housekeeping issues. The ship's staff on the Bridge were really helpful, to me, in showing on the charts where we were and where we were headed. 

I can't imagine any room for improvement.  From the time I've booked trips with Amanda and/or Joy, the customer service has been outstanding.  They have been more then helpful, taking the time to answer any questions,  to giving advice on getting visas issued or any other issues that might arise. 

You guys are always great.  Whether we are planning well in advance or at the last minute, everyone works hard to make sure it all comes together. Customer service is always a 10!

Your office staff arranged everything well and we didn’t have one hitch—despite the postal strike and our late sign-up. You’re definitely a TEN! You excelled at making it a smooth process, attending to the details and getting answers to special questions when a flight had to be changed. The trip surpassed my hopes.

The ExpeditionTrips staff is excellent, and although I haven't met Emily or Shelley, I'd like to! I really feel like I'm talking with friends! We did the Antarctica trip and felt that the Arctic was our 'progression.' You can't beat the crew of the ship, their attention to detail is amazing.

After Antarctica, we wanted to explore the Arctic. Kayaking in the ice was one of the most memorable experiences. The ship was everything we expected and the expedition staff was very knowledgeable. All of the crew was knowledgeable and helpful. Tim, the kayaking leader was very friendly and helpful. The trip was all good, and we will use you in the future.

It was a great experience. April and Emily were super helpful. We have no suggestions for improvement - it was that good! The trip was just great in all respects. Ship's staff was wonderful. Expedition staff were great also, very knowledgeable and very approachable.

The customer service I’ve received from ExpeditionTrips is definitely outstanding. Someone is always there to answer questions and help. This is the 4th time we have booked through you and we will keep coming back for more small ship cruises.

ExpeditionTrips' efficient, friendly and helpful service was up to the usual standard and I will certain use you again for future trips of this sort! The trip lived broadly up to expectations and the good weather helped a lot.

I would rate you a resounding 10 out of 10 and will recommend you to others! ExpeditionTrips made sure that all of our materials were delivered in a timely manner and every contact I had with your company was terrific! The trip absolutely exceeded all of my expectations! The staff was exceptional!!!

Working with ExpeditionTrips was a very positive experience for us. We are avid travelers; but cruise travel of any sort, much less this sort of adventure cruise, was new to us and we definitely felt the need for guidance early in the process. Our program manager was fantastic; I talked to her many times and she was always most helpful.

Had a great trip!! The staff was remarkable! After we checked in, the service staff was given a list with our check-in pictures and names, and they addressed us by name starting the first day of our trip! The ship was wonderful! I actually had cabinets I didn't use!! The common areas were very nice and comfortable. We used the hot tubs and that was fun!

First of all, it was a wonderful expedition for us and we really enjoyed it. We have returned with many photographs which are a visual reminder of a truly fantastic experience. We were so fortunate to see many polar bears, with cubs, walrus, seals, hundreds of thousands of birds and to cap it all a blue whale.

We have had a fantastic trip! - thank you so much. Everything on board and on this trip was superb, and we have only praise. Wouldn't hesitate to book again with ExpeditionTrips, and have already recommended your company to friends. You were always quick to give us answers to our questions, and there was a feeling of being understood.

I wanted to take this trip to give my kids a chance to see a wild place. Breaking through the ice pack, seeing polar bears and the whales were our favorite experiences. The staff, guides and crew were excellent, very knowledgeable and were great with the kids. The photography instruction was outstanding.

ExpeditionTrips - You guys are the best!!!! I wish I could book all my trips though you! This adventure exceeded expectations for beauty of scenery, and number of bears. I wanted to travel to the Arctic to view the polar bears. The best moment was when an adolescent bear came right up to the ship!

This cruise really exceeded our expectations, and we were totally pampered! The crew and expedition leaders did everything they could to make the trip enjoyable. We really felt we were getting personal service; everyone, even the people behind the buffet, knew us by name within a few days.

This was the first time in 40 years that I didnt book all of our travel arrangements myself and I was extremely pleased with the staff I worked with at ExpeditionTrips. I cant point to a single flaw in the services that were rendered; promises made promises kept. Thank you!

ExpeditionTrips was responsive, friendly, and great to work with! I always felt I was being taken care of... you kept checking in with me about paperwork, etc and that was wonderful. The staff, guides and crew were friendly, knowledgeable and had a good energy level.

This was an excellent trip! I would recommend ExpeditionTrips, as we have booked through you twice and both trips have completely met our expectations. We would definitely travel with SilverSea again. The level of service, food and willingness to ensure that we were happy and comfortable was unsurpassed.

The service from ExpeditionTrips was very responsive, and I would book through ExpeditionTrips again. We had been looking for a good trip to the Arctic, and the most memorable parts were seeing the wildlife and cutting through the ice.

This is the second trip I have booked through ExpeditionTrips, and I trust you to make sure that everything is ok. Nothing was overlooked. The trip was super, and the naturalists were wonderful and enthusiastic. I was very impressed with Richard, Ian and Tom.

We have arranged over a dozen trips with ExpeditionTrips and the customer service received while planning this trip was a 10+ (as usual)! The trip exceeded our expectations; we loved the ship, the food was excellent and we saw several bears and walruses! We have never had a better group of guides on any trip.

We were definitely happy with our experience booking through ExpeditionTrips. The trip exceeded our expectations. Even with the big time difference, we always had a prompt response to our questions and always got good follow up. The trip also enabled us to try to live one of our dreams - get a chance to see polar bears in their natural habitat.

The trip surpassed all our expectations! The Captain, crew and staff were all outstanding - most professional and helpful, and the ship well 'groomed.' We met some wonderful people, and 'leaders' of the various areas. And, the expedition leaders and staff overdid themselves to be sure we saw polar bears.

It was a great trip! We saw lots of bears and walruses, which I adore, no matter how horrible they smell. And we spent our last afternoon walking with reindeer. The rest of the group that was hiking higher up in the area said that, from above, it looked like a mixed herd of people and reindeer. THAT was magic.

Leaving tomorrow from Iceland and Greenland. I wish to sincerely thank you for a most marvelous and unique experience.

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

This was truly the adventure of a lifetime, and Expedition Trips did an outstanding job of preparing us for what to expect and what to bring with us. I give you a ten rating for excellence, and I would definitely book again with ExpeditionTrips and would recommend you to friends. You and your colleagues were so easy to work with and so competent and prompt in responding to inquiries and requests that it was a pleasure dealing with you.

Joy, as before, is great to work with. She got answers to all of my questions in a timely manner. Since I have also taken Natural Habitat's polar bear watching trip to Churchill and have always wanted to see a good display of northern lights, this trip was just what I wanted to complete my Arctic winter experience. The whole trip was memorable.

ExpeditionTrips was wonderful and I will book future trips with you. My Program Manager, who helped me decide on the trip, was outstanding. I was concerned about my mother, who is 78 with limited mobility (she uses a walker). She really wanted to come along, but I needed to make sure she would be able to participate and not feel left out.

This trip was better than I had expected, and the guides, staff and crew were great. We had even asked one of the naturalists about places to see in Chile, and he wrote up a list for us complete with recommended restaurants! The schedule was revised around wildlife sightings.

Working with ExpeditionTrips was very positive. We always come back to you! A simply brilliant team looking after us, all complimented each other and extremely knowledgeable!

We’d give ExpeditionTrips an 11 out of 10!  Positive, as usual. 

This is the third time I have used ExpeditionTrips, and I will definitely continue using you based on our recent experience. Previously I have been to Antarctica and Ecuador with your company and I had all the reason to believe that this trip would be as successful as the previous ones. I was right...

On trips like this, we like having presentations about the area and the wildlife which they did each evening. They worked very well together, too. Accommodations, as expected, in the Tundra Lodge were basic yet comfortable.

Topped my expectations.  I wouldn't change a thing. The staff and guides were better than expected. The wildlife was the most memorable part of the expedition. My experience working with ExpeditionTrips was a 10. You helped process a lot of information correctly in a short time and put up with all of my questions. Thanks so much.

This was truly the adventure of a lifetime, and Expedition Trips did an outstanding job of preparing us for what to expect and what to bring with us. I give you a ten rating for excellence, and I would definitely book again with ExpeditionTrips and would recommend you to friends. You and your colleagues were so easy to work with and so competent and prompt in responding to inquiries and requests that it was a pleasure dealing with you.

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.  

You all get a TEN!   No complaints - all kudos.  You get us there and you get us back home! Can't say enough good things about our driver, the Polar Rover drivers, helicopter pilots, or the dog sledders.  

Since last year, we had seen the penguins, I really wanted to see polar bears and talked both Lynda and Donna into accompanying me.  The most memorable part was probably the group we were with. Don't think there is any room for improvement as our days were very full and no room for much else. Our guide was outstanding, providing whatever we asked for and more.  All the staff were great, and went above and beyond the call to help us and get us where we needed to be.  They got us all up (those of us with the Disturb signs on our doors) at midnight to try to see the Aurora. I don't know how you could have done much better! I always recommend you to people who are thinking about traveling!