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Our trip to Svalbard and the Arctic was surreal. There have been few trips in my life where I have been in awe so often. The views and sheer scale of the scenery was breathtaking- I think Svalbard should be on everybody’s bucket list. Don’t wait for retirement- do it now!! The expedition team on Sea Spirit was professional, friendly and very well organised. Their shared knowledge was phenomenal and they generously shared their experiences, thoughts and knowledge. The bar and restaurant staff were polite and helpful and very much on the ball. The food was to a high standard with lots of variety. Drinks for a cruise were actually pretty reasonable. The ship was nicely appointed and the room spacious. Lots of outside space to view wildlife and the scenery. The bar and hot tub were great spots after a long day of excursions. Highlights for me: - Lillihookbreen glacier - Seeing Walrus in Smeerenberg - Of course our polar bear sighting (although very far away) - Hiking Liefdefjorden and sliding down the snow to Texas bar - polar plunge (a once in a life time opportunity!) - seeing a blue whale while in the hot tub As with any adventure there are frustrations and inconveniences, especially when there are so many moving parts, but this did not distract from the overall experience and I don’t believe any company would be immune to this especially given the COVID situation.

This was my second experience with Poseidon Expeditions and I enjoyed every moment of my Arctic adventure.

Amazing Artic Expedition in Svalbard, Norway. I am a seasoned traveler but had never done this type of expedition. Although I didn't get to experience and up close and personal polar bear sighting I dreamed of, I did get to see 4 polar bears from a distance. The scenery was breathtaking. The ship staff and the expedition staff were top notch. I loved the trip so much, I am making arrangements to travel to Antarctica with them.

The expedition itinerary was well planned to view various history areas, magnificent scenery, & native animals. The guides were enthusiastic & well informed to teach us about Svalbard! And the staff did their respective jobs so well in order that we could enjoy our time on the Sea Spirit! Our accommodations were very roomy with lots of storage space & areas to move around without feeling crowded! I would highly recommend this expedition to anyone, because it is a remote area & not many people know about it or have ever visited the area!

This was an excellent trip. It was well planned the staff was helpful from the expedition crew to the housekeeping staff. The food was fine but not exceptional. Our weather was beautiful and we had a wonderful experience. But definitely recommend it

It was a really great experience for us.

The ship was very comfortable, the food excellent, the staff excellent and professional, the itinerary interesting. The pre departure information said that the pre cruise hotel would be the Funken Lodge. I reserved two pre cruise nights at the Funken L. and was told to move to the Radisson Blu after those 2 nights. That was very inconvenient. Furthermore, we stayed on the 3rd floor in the second building at the Radisson B. which does not have an elevator. Needless to say, it was difficult to bring our luggage up to the 3rd floor. We had to wait for our transfers pre and post cruise at the Radisson B. which does NOT have the space or enough seats to accommodate both the departing group as well as the arriving group. You need to find a better waiting place. We were dropped at the airport at the end of the cruise with no help about check in. It would have helped just to let us know that if you want to check in yourself at a machine, you need to first get a luggage tag from the tag machine. No one knew what to do and the Poseidon E. guide did not know either. Poseidon E. has been running this itinerary for years at this same airport; Poseidon E. guides should know the procedures at the airport by now!!!

Thanks to lead me for this once in the lifetime experience I have seen many clear polar lives and excellent adventure I ever had provided by the great Poseidon team.