Arctic Cruise Reviews

Accommodations Review

Small quarters, but well kept.

Meals Review

I liked everything, especially the fish!!

Crew & Guides Review

OMG they were fabulous. Karin, Tobias, Andreas, Phillip, Johanna, Miriam, Ben, Christian, and Monique. Deeply kind, professional. Generous with their time and attention. They were a highlight!!

We experienced an emergency evacuation. The crew handled this situation with clarity, courage and compassion. I always felt we were in competent and professional hands.

AdventureSmith Explorations Review

Thanks to Taylor we were well prepared. She answered all our questions promptly and accurately. It all went very smoothly. No problems. Thanks so much!!

Traveler Advice

Dress in layers.

Accommodations Review

Comfortable, private, ship staff extraordinary. Having my own stateroom was bliss!

Crew & Guides Review

Anja was one of the most professional leaders I have ever met. She dealt skillfully with both staff and clients...really outstanding!

Traveler Advice

Not as cold as I thought, bring casual clothes for boat...enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!

Accommodations Review

The Expedition ship was extremely well equipped for adventure.

Crew & Guides Review

Really professional.

AdventureSmith Explorations Review

Good advice on warm clothes. Be ready for cold!

Accommodation Review

The boat and staff were outstanding,  great food and service, excellent wildlife with loads of whales, polar bears, walruses, arctic foxes, and arctic birds.

Crew & Guides Review

Very enthusiastic, professional, and fun.

Meals Review

Amazingly delicious food and excellent food and bar service.

Crew & Guides Review

The officers, crew, naturalists, and passengers were friendly and fun. Laura, the expedition leader, and captain could not have been more cordial and informative.

Itinerary Review

I liked every experience offered, including yoga every morning, visiting Tromso and the Loften Islands, walking to the Fjordnord glacier, seeing all the birds at Bear Island, and being in the Svalbard archipelago for about a week.

Accommodations Review

The National Geographic Explorer was awesome, our cabin was spacious and comfortable and the service was exceptional. National Geographic did a great job with protocols related to COVID-19 to keep us safe and healthy.

Meals Review

The quality and variety of the food was top notch. We really enjoyed getting to try local cuisine, the portions were just right and the desserts were delicious.

Crew & Guides Review

Both Michael and Leah did a wonderful job managing the expedition. The daily recaps were informative and interesting.  The naturalists truly enhanced our daily experiences.

Itinerary Review

Every day was unique and we enjoyed every stop and excursion. Highlights were Vigur Island learning about the Eider ducks and seeing lots of birds, especially the Puffins, Grimsey because of the opportunity to be in the Artic circle and the Vatnajokull icecap which was stunning. The flexibility of being able to stop the ship when we encountered whales on 2 occasions was greatly appreciated. We were also impressed by the variety of activities offered. 

AdventureSmith Explorations Review

Taylor is exceptional. We can't thank her enough for all her assistance to make this trip happen.  She kept us informed, was always quick to answer our many questions and made sure we had everything we needed for the trip. We were extremely pleased with the customer service we received from Taylor.

We had originally booked a different trip for 2020 that included Norway, Greenland and Iceland that ended up being cancelled in 2020 and again in 2021. Taylor Cranney really worked hard to move us to the Circumnavigation of Iceland trip so we could travel this year.

Traveler Advice

I would suggest walking on a regular basis prior to going on the trip to be able to maximize your experience on the trip.