Poseidon ExpeditionsReviews of poseidonexpeditions.com

Sehr schönes Schiff,gute Guides,interessante Route, Anlandungen und Tierbeobachtungen,fantastisches Gourmetessen, sehr freundliches,hilfsbereites Team,Crew etc

Just returned from an amazing trip around Svalbard. This was our first cruise and we didn't expect the level of quality that we received. What they do for you is beyond what I ever expected. We had one luggage case arriving (after not making it on our flight) and it was picked up and transported onto the boat (which re-organised departure time) and left outside our door. From this gesture alone, we knew Poseidon really actually did go above and beyond and they showed it during the rest of the cruise. The expedition crew, service crew, everyone, was always on hand to do anything to make your day a bit better. The experiences were amazing (seeing polar bears, whales, reindeer, kayaking among walrus etc.) and the food was top notch.

Back in 2020 I started to think about going to Arctic and went to Dr. Google first. And I knew immediately that will be an amazing experience (the cruise around Svalbard). Although this cruise was postponed for 2 years because of covid, it was worth to wait! Here are some things I would like to emphasize: 1. Excellent work of Ms. Tanya Strikanova. Always smooth and quick, always helpful. 2. Extremely thorough organization. Everything was clear and understandable - embarkation, excursions, tours etc etc 3. The food at the restaurant was just great! 4. All the expedition team did excellent, marvellous work on preparation. Everything was well planned and clearly communicated (I liked the recaps!). Chris, Fabienne, Aaron, Kevin, Eloiza, Eduardo, Jevgeni, Piet - you all are wonderful guides! 5. We visited magnificient, amazing places I would never even dreamed of. We heard stories of polar expeditions and hunters/trappers. We hiked and enjoyed the Arctic nature. We saw a lot of birds, walrus and POLAR BEARS! So, if you are interested in history of Svalbard and Europe, if you love hiking, if you love nature and polar bears - this is your cruise.

Had a great trip with Poseidon on the June 21, 2022 cruise around Svalbard. We saw five polar bears, lots of walruses and seals, and spectacular scenery. There were so many beautiful spots--any one of which would be a major national park if located in the U.S. or Europe. There were so many highlights: watching a bear looking for seals on the polar ice cap; fantastic outdoor barbecue on the deck surrounded by sea, mountains, and glaciers; watching swarms of birds at a bird cliff while directly under their nests; riding the zodiac while looking at a polar bear on one side and keeping a watchful eye on the other side of a group of walruses that could potentially attack our zodiac; etc. We were very impressed with the Poseidon staff, starting with the person that I dealt with to book my cabin. She was extremely helpful, especially given the stress and uncertainties related to booking a cruise trip during COVID. I had lots of worries, but she was very accommodative to all my concerns. The waiters were very attentive to our dietary preferences and the food was great, with lots of different choices. My room attendant was extremely helpful and I enjoyed talking with her. The expedition guides were super. They took us out on the zodiacs and told us what to look for. I was amazed by how they could spot polar bears from a far distance that looked like just a rock to me! In the Oceanus Lounge, they gave great lectures on various subjects. It was nice having geologists, bird experts, and various wildlife experts to explain what we were seeing--so this trip was very educational. Our favorite part of the trip was the hike, where we could stretch and exercise our legs, play on the snow, take pictures, and enjoy the scenery. We wish the cruise included more hikes, but understand that others may want a more relaxing vacation. The cabins were great. My kids loved their triple and said they look forward to going back to their same cabin on the Sea Spirit for a future vacation. I enjoyed my spacious double and had a great balcony. At the end of the trip, the photographer gave us a beautiful video and some great pictures of the trip, including footage from a drone. It was nice having a professional photographer who could record our memories and take shots much better than our own. If I have a chance, I would definitely consider booking another cruise with Poseidon!

The expedition team were enthusiastic, flexible, polite, friendly and knowledgeable. Everyone on the ship was there working to make our trip, one of a lifetime. The captain and team went out of their way to give us the best chance of spotting wildlife. The USB slideshow of the trip’s highlights given to every passenger as a parting gift was a lovely touch. Ship M/V “Sea Spirit” was very comfortable and the food was delicious. The team dealt with a very tricky situation (SAS strike) in a calm, professional manner. Keeping everyone informed at all times and being as accommodating as possible

What a fantastic experience this was. The staff were superb throughout, everyone from the course director, expedition staff, kayaking team, restaurant, admin and hotelling team. The efforts they made to locate our lost luggage and get it transferred to the ship went way beyond what could be reasonably expected. The daily expeditions and recaps, kayaking, polar bears, walruses, seals and other Arctic wildlife will stay long in the memory.

A wonderful trip with a dedicated team once around Spitsbergen. The kayak tours were also great fun, thanks to the highly motivated team. We want to book the next trip with Poseidon soon, towards East Greenland.

To be in the Arctic was exciting. The fjords, glaciers and vistas were unending and spectacular. The staff and crew were attentive, thoughtful, experienced and inviting. Thank you to Poseidon for such a memorable experience.