Antarctica Testimonials

Clipper Adventurer | Prince Albert II | National Geographic Endeavour | Polar Pioneer | Polar Star | Akademik Ioffe | Akademik Sergey Vavilov | Ocean Nova | Corinthian II | Orlova | Professor Molchanov | Professor Multanovskiy

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Clipper Adventurer, December 2009 I would definitely book future trips with you and highly recommend ExpeditionTrips! I thought the trip was well organized and I felt equipped with all of the right knowledge before coming on the trip. The staff, crew, excursions, scenery, wildlife, and activities on this expedition were all truly memorable and unique. The staff was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and truly made the experience great. The crew is also exceptional. They went out of their way to help people who were not feeling well and wanted to make sure we were as comfortable as possible. The only improvement I can think of would be more excursion options (i.e. kayaking, etc). Leslie Velka; New York, NY View this trip | View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Clipper Adventurer

Antarctica Cruise – The Peninsula Clipper Adventurer, February 2009 Working with Shelley and Emily was great. I don't work with a travel agency very often and I was a little skeptical at first since it was also online, but things went very smooth and I always got quick responses. My husband wanted to go to Antarctica so I started to look at the end of the year and found a great rate with Expedition Trips. We have been on every continent and this was our last big hurrah! The most memorable part of the expedition for me ... well was basically everything! If I had to pick something it would be hiking up a mountain to a 360 degree view of Antarctica and a penguin colony at the top of the mountain. It was just so unreal. (more) Alison and Brett Gers; Chicago, IL View this trip | View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Clipper Adventurer

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Prince Albert II, January 2010 You were most helpful and I could not have asked for more. I really appreciated your prompt replies to our emails especially since we are in totally different time zones—every minute counts! I will definitely look into other trips that ExpeditionTrips offers. This trip exceeded all my expectations. The level of service was as very good, from the expedition team to our butler—just as good as on the other Silversea ship that I was on. If anything, this being a smaller ship, it's even better. In fact, I particularly enjoyed the history lectures given on board. Jane Chiu and Cynthia Law; Kowloon, Hong Kong View this trip | View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Prince Albert II

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Prince Albert II, December 2008 My experience working with ExpeditionTrips was absolutely positive and I will book future trips with you. I was especially impressed by the knowledgeable staff and the "hands on" approach you took. I was able to call several times and ask questions about what to expect on the ship and prepare accordingly. I'd also like to mention that I received excellent service from the outdoor expedition supplier you recommended as well. The people there were very helpful. I did not expect the amazing service I experienced from Silversea, and it truly isn't possible that it could have been improved upon. I don't have words to describe my appreciation for their work. (more) Jerrilyn Hardaway; Houston, TX View this trip | View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Prince Albert II

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Prince Albert II, November 2008 Our trip to Antarctica exceeded all of our expectations, and there wasn’t much to improve. It was probably our best trip ever! (and we have been traveling extensively since 1970). Our experience working with ExpeditionTrips was positive, and we will definitely book future trips with you again. We will also travel with Silversea again if we get the opportunity. Antarctica was always on our dream list, so when Richard's 70th and the Prince Albert II coincided we decided this was it! (more) Jennifer & Richard Wilkinson; Knysna, South Africa View this trip | View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Prince Albert II

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula National Geographic Endeavour, December 2007 Working with ExpeditionTrips was very positive and my program manager was very helpful throughout the whole process. I would book future trips with you again. The staff, guides, and crew were exceptional. The captain and the whole expedition team provided a true adventure. This trip went well beyond my wildest expectations. It was beyond description! The earth's last true, vast, pristine wilderness is incredible. (more) Doug Tait; Arroyo Grande; CA This trip now operates aboard the National Geographic Explorer. View this trip Read All Testimonials for the National Geographic Endeavour

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula National Geographic Endeavour, November 2006 This was an amazing trip and everything was done right. I would not know how this trip could be improved. You guys did a good job. I wish I had a little more advance notice on all the finalities of the trip, but then that is because I left a little earlier than everyone else. The captain and crew are astonishingly brilliant, naturalists are extremely knowledgeable and Antarctica brings it all together for an unforgettable experience. If I decide to go into the freezer again, I will strongly consider a repeat visit on the National Geographic Endeavor. I'd love a trip to the pole, maybe even an extension to the Ross Sea, but I have not one complaint and only praises for the entire trip. (more) Nathan Dye; San Dimas, CA This trip now operates aboard the National Geographic Explorer. View this trip Read All Testimonials for the National Geographic Endeavour

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula National Geographic Endeavour, January 2006 There is no way Joy could have done better. We felt she was doing her utmost for us and we are very much impressed by this. Our only way to communicate with Joy was over the Internet and she was fantastic at responding as soon as I had the smallest of questions and we got everything we asked for!!! ... and more! People onboard the Endeavour were impressed that we had bought our trip over the Internet from an agent in Seattle. But gosh, it was like Joy was our neighbor. We got to be friends!!! (more) Siri & Bjorn Asklin; Halmstad, Sweden This trip now operates aboard the National Geographic Explorer. View this trip Read All Testimonials for the National Geographic Endeavour

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula National Geographic Endeavour, January 2007 My experience was very positive. The organization on the ship was great in getting us on and off the zodiacs in such great speed, always having a zodiac available if someone wanted to go back to the ship early and always having a back-up plan if the first was not available. I just have fabulous things to say about the entire experience! (more) Barbara Koch; Palm Desert, CA This trip now operates aboard the National Geographic Explorer. View this trip Read All Testimonials for the National Geographic Endeavour

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula National Geographic Endeavour, January 2007 My experience with ExpeditionTrips was fabulous and Joy was wonderful. The staff, guides and crew were so helpful and knowledgeable. The only improvement would be to get us a list of more details about the ship, internet etc. a little earlier. The service was fabulous. The crew and staff on the ship are too fabulous for words, so polite and accommodating. They were just superb. The trip exceeded my expectations. It was worth every penny and then some. It was simply fabulous and truly a trip of a lifetime. I don't think any trip could be better. (more) Lynne Humphries; Richmond, TX This trip now operates aboard the National Geographic Explorer. View this trip Read All Testimonials for the National Geographic Endeavour

Antarctica Cruise – The Peninsula - Adventure Options Polar Pioneer, November 2009 This trip definitely exceeded my expectations and I am really happy that I did it! Working with ExpeditionTrips was a positive experience and I especially appreciated the quick replies with several options and useful tips. I chose the Polar Pioneer because of the adventure options and the most memorable part of the trip for me was when we, the kayakers, landed on an iceberg and had a little party. The staff and crew onboard the Polar Pioneer was quite friendly. (more) Oleg Kovrizhkin; New York, NY View this trip | View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Polar Pioneer

Antarctica Cruise - Weddell Sea & Peninsula Polar Pioneer, January 2005 The trip to the Weddell Sea was awesome. Simply awesome! I just got back today and had to tell you right away that I had such a super time and can't thank you enough for recommending it to Giselle and me. This is a trip you should recommend to everyone who is interested in Antarctica. The Polar Pioneer -- the only way to travel! (more) Luana Miller; San Rafael, CA View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Polar Pioneer

Antarctic Cruise - The Peninsula Polar Pioneer, December 2003 Awesome experience working with ExpeditionTrips.com -- helpful in every way! They came to my rescue when luggage for Antarctica was lost. Great follow up. I don't see how you could do it much better. Thanks for all of your help and I will certainly keep you in mind when I book the next one. Very fun trip: the staff was very friendly and helpful, and the crew was great and provided excellent service. (more) Tracy & Beth Tumlin; Marietta, GA View this trip | View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Polar Pioneer

Antarctica Cruise - Weddell Sea & Peninsula Polar Pioneer, January 2003 ExpeditionTrips did a very nice job in preparing my trip. Everyone at the office was courteous and helpful. Kristy was exceptional; she had to work with a great depth of patience to answer all my questions and concerns. A great asset to the company! If I decide to arrange further adventure type trips, ExpeditionTrips will be my first call. I will (and I have) recommend this trip to others. It is simply an experience of a lifetime for anyone interested in this kind of adventure. Thanks, ExpeditionTrips, for all the joy you brought me on my trip to Antarctica -- it was truly fantastic! (more) Robert S. Dennis; Palm Harbor, FL View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Polar Pioneer

Antarctica Cruise - Weddell Sea & Peninsula Polar Pioneer, January 2002 I am still walking on clouds! The trip was absolutely awesome!! You definitely picked the right ship and group for us. The champagne awaiting us in our room was top-notch treatment - thank you! Greg, our expedition leader was the best - we are all in awe of all of his accomplishments and all of his staff as well. We even made some Russian friendships, too. I took video while Carol took stills. We met and bonded with a group of Aussie, UK, NZ friends and we're even planning a reunion trip to Australia next January. Thanks again for everything. Billie Gibson; Houston, TX View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Polar Pioneer

Antarctica Cruise – The Peninsula Polar Star, December 2009 Our trip was amazing! We want to say thanks to everyone at ExpeditionTrips for helping our trip be the very best Honeymoon in the history of great Honeymoons! Every aspect that ExpeditionTrips helped us with ran SO smoothly – easy, well planned travel down and back and our gear was perfect! Our guides onboard the Polar Star were great – fun and enthusiastic. It was my husband’s dream to take this trip, I went along begrudgingly, and it turned out to be the best trip of my life! The best part was Christmas Eve dinner which was a BBQ on the deck of the ship, in 60 degree weather, with icebergs in the background. Shelley and Emily are amazing and very, very helpful and attentive. We learned about ExpeditionTrips from a friend who had booked his Antarctic cruise with you and I would recommend your fast and intelligent service to anyone! Tai Burkholder; New York, NY | View this trip | View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Polar Star

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Polar Star, December 2009 Working with ExpeditionTrips was a very positive experience! I researched different trips for several days online, but they all started to look alike after a while. Chris was extremely helpful in making my decision, answered all my questions and provided all the information I needed. I appreciate everything he and Emily did to make my trip easy, enjoyable and fun—great customer service, promptness and thoroughness! The trip was excellent and every employee onboard the Polar Star was fantastic—each person gave service with a smile… (more) Laura Smith; Dallas, TX | View this trip | View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Polar Star

Antarctica Cruise – The Peninsula Polar Star, January 2009 I wanted to see penguins in their natural environment and go to a place unlike any other place on earth and this trip WAY exceeded my expectations! The staff and crew provided excellent service. They were very knowledgeable and if they didn't know the answer to something they would research and follow up with an answer. The lectures were informative and interesting and the guides were at our service on zodiac cruises and landings. If there was a wildlife sighting, the Captain would alter course so that we could enjoy the experience. The food was very good and plentiful, I am a vegetarian, and there was a wide variety of choices for me at every meal. Ellie Sterken; Newburgh, NY View this trip | View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Polar Star

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Polar Star, December 2007 Ashton saved our honeymoon! I've been telling everyone that Expedition Trips is the best travel agency I contacted. Phone calls were always promptly returned and everything was just as it was promised. The staff was excellent, and each staff member provided an area of expertise. The lectures were full of good information and our questions were always answered. We both wanted to do something unique for our honeymoon, plus we wanted to see all seven continents. The most memorable part of the trip was the wildlife and the perfectly clean air. The rooms on the ship could be updated with better bedding, but overall, we feel we got what we paid for. The trip fully met our expectations. Melanie and Jason Allen; Sacramento, CA View this trip | View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Polar Star

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Polar Star, January 2007 My experience with ExpeditionTrips was positive and Joy really made it a pleasure. I will certainly try to book with you in future, and will recommend you to others. The staff, guides and crew definitely provided a level of service I expected. At 80, I don't bend like I used to, and I always got help even when I only looked like I needed it. (more) Perry Alers; Clinton, MD View this trip | View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Polar Star

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Akademik Ioffe, January 2010 Seamless booking and guiding and follow up on details. Just keep on keeping on! This trip exceeded my expectations and last minute preparations were handled with great service by expedition staff. One of guides said that their job was to make dreams come true and that's what they lived up to... Richard Brockman; Cooperstown, NY View this trip | View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Akademik Ioffe

Antarctica Cruise – The Peninsula & Crossing the Circle Akademik Ioffe, February 2009 We had the most fantastic Antarctica trip imaginable aboard the Akademik Ioffe and I know for me it will be the most memorable travel experience of my life! Thank you for the excellent service provided by Expedition Trips, we would definitely consider booking future trips with you! The trip was better than I had expected in absolutely every way; organization, education program, the food, ship facilities, the number of landings and zodiac cruises, scenery, wildlife encounters, friends made, etc. The whole program that was provided added up to it being a surprisingly good value on price, as well. (more) Warwick & Mary Dobbie; Paraparaumu, New Zealand View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Akademik Ioffe

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Akademik Ioffe, December 2007 I will definitely book future trips with ExpeditionTrips for an Arctic trip or even Antarctica again. The staff, guides and crew exceeded my expectations. My plan was to go to 7 continents and 2 Polar Regions by the time I was 25 and Antarctica was my final place. The most memorable parts of the trip were the camping night in Paradise Bay without tent and sea kayaking in the snow. The trip was fantastic and better than I had expected. Xiaochen Zhang; Hangzhou, Hong Kong | View this trip | View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Akademik Ioffe

Antarctic Circle Quest Akademik Ioffe, December 2005 The experience with ExpeditionTrips was positive. Lori was very helpful and when she was out, there were many other representatives ready and willing to help me. I would definitely consider booking future trips with you. The customer service was fabulous... The trip exceeded my expectations completely! The staff, guides and crew were wonderful! I'm not sure how it could have been improved. (more) Elizabeth Pearson King; Glendora, CA View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Akademik Ioffe

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Akademik Sergey Vavilov, December 2007 Working with ExpeditionTrips was very positive because they are consummate professionals. We would book again with you. We had very high expectations and those were exceeded because of the staff, the vessel and crew, and the cuisine (which was a major surprise) that all contributed to the total experience. From my perspective, the interaction between staff, guides and crew were seamless with a result that we participants were the full beneficiaries. Woody and his team contributed so much to the totality it's impossible to discriminate one aspect from another. (more) Norman and Jennifer Vale; New York, NY | View this trip | View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Akademik Sergey Vavilov

Antarctica Cruise – The Peninsula Akademik Sergey Vavilov, December 2006 My experience working with ExpeditionTrips was a positive one. I do not know if the trips you have available coincide with my dreams and desires, but I would and have already recommended you to others. I thought the staff did an excellent job. I have some health restrictions that I usually don't mention to staff (I just work around them by avoiding certain food), but the staff inquired about my health, and made a valiant effort to try to make sure I was comfortable. The most memorable part of the trip is hard to narrow down; it was a fabulous trip. My top five are… (more) Cindylee Snell; Auburn, MA View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Akademik Sergey Vavilov

Antarctic Explorer Akademik Sergey Vavilov, February 2004 This trip left my expectations in the dust. Not only was the landscape and the wildlife wonderful, but the ship’s staff went to enormous lengths to make sure we were comfortable and entertained, even on the days at sea. Our days were as full as you wanted them to be, no matter your desired level of activity. (more) Robert Lowther & Ollie Meyers; Dallas, Texas | View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Akademik Sergey Vavilov

Antarctic Explorer Akademik Sergey Vavilov, December 2003 I would have no hesitation to have ExpeditionTrips.com help me with my travel plans in the future. My Program Manager was amazing and certainly went the extra mile to help me with my travel plans. Thanks for all your help over the past few months. And thanks so much for a trip of a lifetime... the best journey ever!! Antarctica really does change your life, such quiet simplicity. I feel such a sense of peace now and I feel so grateful that I was able to experience Antarctica. It really was a trip of a lifetime and the memories will live on in my heart and my soul. (more) Shelagh Macfarlane; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Akademik Sergey Vavilov

Antarctica Explorer Akademik Sergey Vavilov, December 2003 ExpeditionTrips was excellent. I would definitely book another trip with them. I was expecting a lot, and the trip exceeded my expectations! The food was fabulous, the crew was great, and the scenery was spectacular. I was quite happy with the comfort level and quality of the ship. The service of the staff and crew was excellent. They paid attention to all the details, and were ready to help with any questions or problems. (more) Kevin Thompson; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Akademik Sergey Vavilov

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Ocean Nova, December 2009 It was totally excellent working with ExpeditionTrips. I was more than happy. From start to finish it felt professional yet personal and everything that I was promised I received. The trip was totally amazing—I really have no idea how you could improve it... The onboard staff was professional and knowledgeable and made us feel part of the expedition team rather than just people on a cruise. (more) Katherine Foale; Orpington, Kent, UK View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Ocean Nova

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Ocean Nova, November 2006 ExpeditionTrips was fantastic and had to put up with a lot of grief from me up to the date of the trip. Thank you! It was, quite honestly, the best experience I have ever had. I have backpacked all over the world and never seen, nor experienced, anything like it. Being a chilly, crusty Englishman, I am not given to effusive hyperbole, but I have not got the words to express how fantastic it was. Irritating though this may be, I have nothing to offer in the way of constructive criticism. Absolutely seamless. (more) William McDonald; London, UK | View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Ocean Nova

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Ocean Nova, November 2006 The trip met all our expectations. Our experience was positive, and we would book future trips. We want to visit all 7 continents. The most memorial part was actually standing on the continent of Antarctica. The staff, guides and crew were all excellent. They showed genuine interest in all of us. I appreciated their care when I was seasick and the cleanliness of the facilities. Lonnie Crowe; Torrington, WY | View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Ocean Nova

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Ocean Nova, January 2007 My experience with ExpeditionTrips was positive and I would book future trips with you. I would recommend sending the final papers a bit earlier. The staff, guides and crew were all ready to help out and make the adventure memorable. The crew took very good care of some of the passengers when they were ill, and also did everything in their power to make landings possible every day. I was impressed with the ship, the food, the staff, and the fun people that I met. A wonderful adventure! (more) Suzi Myers; St. Charles, IL | View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Ocean Nova

Antarctica Cruise – The Peninsula Ocean Nova, November 2006 This trip exceeded our expectations in every respect—a first-rate operation. The team leaders were knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The sea, mountains, glaciers, and the scale of the place, were beyond anything we could have imagined. Traveling to Antarctica helped us towards completion of our goal of visiting all the continents and appealed to our sense of adventure. We consider it the best value for the money of any trip we have taken. And, our experience with ExpeditionTrips was positive! (more) Dennis Holt; Cape Girardeau, MO | View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Ocean Nova

Antarctica Cruise – The Peninsula Corinthian II, December 2009 Thank you, ExpeditionTrips! You were prompt and efficient with replies and sent information in a timely fashion. It was an awesome adventure - truly amazing! Onboard the Corinthian II, the staff, guides, and crew did an excellent job! I'd always wanted to visit Antarctica, it was my final continent. In fact, I share my "ABCs of Antarctica" with everyone who asks; amazing, beautiful, cool, dazzling, enchanting, fantastic, groovy, heavenly, intriguing, jaw-dropping, keen, lovely, memorable, neat, out-of-this-world, powerful, quiet, reflective, spectacular, terrific, unforgettable, vibrant, wow, xciting and yipee-zipeee! Lorrie Beck; Wichita, KS This trip now operates aboard the Clelia II. View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Corinthian II

Antarctica Cruise – The Peninsula Corinthian II, January 2009 We worked with Joy and found her extremely helpful. She was very responsive to our many questions and we would book with ExpeditionTrips again. The staff, guides and crew onboard the Corinthian II were excellent. Their presentations on the ship and their guide work onshore were outstanding. We have wanted to take this trip for a long time and finally decided to go ahead. No one we know has ever been to Antarctica and we had never been on any type of cruise before so we did not know what to expect. However, it certainly lived up to and exceeded what we thought it would be like. There are so many things that were memorable… (more) Monica and David Adam; Bethesda, MD This trip now operates aboard the Clelia II. View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Corinthian II

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Corinthian II, January 2007 We loved working with ExpeditionTrips. You were very responsive, especially with the last minute panicky questions. If you had a trip we were interested in, we would book with you without hesitation. The service on the ship was very good to excellent. John was truly superb and is a gem. The other naturalist staff were of high quality! Antarctica was, for us, the "last continent." We've traveled extensively and the Antarctic was literally the "ends of the earth" for us. We enjoyed every moment of the five days we were actually there, and it was everything we thought it would be; "awesome" in every sense of the word. Steve Salmon and Tina Olton; El Sobrante, CA This trip now operates aboard the Clelia II. View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Corinthian II

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Corinthian II, December 2005 Our experience was absolutely positive; we would recommend ExpeditionTrips without hesitation. Joy Martinello did an excellent job preparing us for the voyage and helping us select the right type of vessel for our wishes. All of the concerns we had were mitigated and everything within the control of the staff was handled professionally and admirably. Onboard the ship, the naturalists were very solid, very professional, and well regarded. (more) Raoul Encinas and Monique Conner; Scottsdale, AZ This trip now operates aboard the Clelia II. View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Corinthian II

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Corinthian II, February 2006 From the ground staff in Buenos Aires and Ushuaia, to the staff on board, and John and the expedition team, it was, as you've heard over and over, "the best trip of our lives." (more) Dorothea B. Hickey; Riverdale, NY This trip now operates aboard the Clelia II. View this trip Read All Testimonials for the Corinthian II

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Orlova, January 2010 Our experience with expedition trips was very positive and we would certainly consider booking further trips with you. The level of pre-trip information was great and everything was as expected. The staff, guides and crew were all extremely friendly, competent and helpful. The presentations the guides gave were varied, interesting and relevant. (more) Alison and Grae Allan; Glasgow, Scotland Please contact us for future departures and rates. Read All Testimonials for the Orlova

Antarctica Cruise – The Peninsula Orlova, January 2009 Working with Expedition Trips was absolutely a positive experience and I would definitely use you again. The communication was great, very proactive, and the materials provided were exceptional. We were delighted with the hotel you arranged for us in Argentina – it had a great location and amenities, at a reasonable price. Also, the transfers were always early and never failed to show up. Overall, the trip exceeded my expectations, I cannot think of any way to improve it. All of the guides were excellent and the expedition leader was very good about always keeping us advised as to what was happening well in advance. They did a great job of getting us where we needed to be in the most efficient way possible. We had always wanted to visit Antarctica and the timing just seemed to work. I think the most memorable part of this trip was the natural beauty of the continent! Susan Chortyk; Richmond BC, Canada Please contact us for future departures and rates. Read All Testimonials for the Orlova

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Orlova, December 2007 Expedition Trips has been an excellent travel partner, from our initial inquiry, through ongoing questions and arrangements, and with supportive services. For instance, many folks on board the ship who went through other agents didn't get the wildlife information card that we got. We would not hesitate to book future vacations with ExpeditionTrips. You excelled at tracking down answers to every question and making us feel that nothing within reasonable control would go wrong. We had long entertained the idea of going to Antarctica, but when Mike started adding continents to his passport, he realized he had just two to go: South America and Antarctica. This trip completed his quest. Based on our internet research, we were confident in our selection of a Quark expedition and we weren't disappointed. The trip was great all around -- the scenery, the accommodations, the staff, the arrangements and our fellow travelers. I can't say that we would change a thing about the trip as provided. (more) Shelley and Mike Goulding; Seattle, WA Please contact us for future departures and rates. Read All Testimonials for the Orlova

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Orlova, November 2007 I will definitely be booking with ExpeditionTrips in the future and recommending you and Quark to everyone!! The staff was great. Nigel was the best because I am not a bird enthusiast but he was just so excited to talk about birds! The vast untouched wilderness inspired me to take this trip and the most memorable place was Neko Harbour. It was absolutely fantastic. This trip exceeded all of my expectations. The staff was fabulous and the food was great! There is no way to improve on perfection. Ryan Kirk; Alberta, Canada Please contact us for future departures and rates. Read All Testimonials for the Orlova

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Orlova, February 2007 I would absolutely use ExpeditionTrips again. Gretchen was especially helpful and most pleasant to interact with! The level of knowledge of the staff, guides and crew was excellent, and they gave great lectures. This trip far exceeded my expectations and it was absolutely fabulous! I’m not sure how to recommend any improvements. I was inspired to take this trip from pictures in a travel magazine. The most memorable part of the expedition was the roughness of the Drake Passage, followed by the incredibly beautiful sunset we saw while cruising around in the zodiacs one evening. Jennifer Pecina; Rochester, MN Please contact us for future departures and rates. Read All Testimonials for the Orlova

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula (Active Adventure) Professor Molchanov, December 2005 I had a great experience with ExpeditionTrips.com. Joy was a joy to work with, and everything was arranged flawlessly. The trip was fantastic! Unbelievable! I think it was probably the best vacation trip I've ever taken. The icebergs were stunning, the mountains and glaciers were beautiful, the weather was great. Probably the highlight of the trip was the kayaking -- that was simply beyond words. It cannot be described; it really has to be experienced. (more) Michael Ross; Eden Prairie, MN Please contact us for future departures and rates. Read All Testimonials for the Professor Molchanov

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Professor Molchanov, December 2002 I would definitely book future trips with ExpeditionTrips. Everything was arranged for me and went in order according to plan. The only thing I had to worry about was making sure the funds and myself were in the right spot-- all the other worrying was left up to my Program Manager who did a magnificent job orchestrating everything, from the trip, to the flight, to the transfer, to getting me all the information I needed. It was a very pleasurable experience, and was so nice to be able to call and actually get a hold of her so easily without the hassle you can get with some agents. (more) Christi Benney; Whippany, NJ Please contact us for future departures and rates. Read All Testimonials for the Professor Molchanov

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Professor Molchanov, December 2002 Thank you for arranging my trip to Antarctica so efficiently, Ashton! Many fellow passengers were very envious of the advance notice I received about rental of clothes and of my laminated wildlife sheet! You came across to everyone as THE travel agent for this particular adventure, and I was glad to recommend you. I wear the cap with pride! It was, of course, a stupendous trip! We were lucky and had five sunny days, at the right time, and a smooth Drake Passage. No words or photos can adequately describe that stunning and serene place. And we had such FUN, which was an unexpected bonus. I feel so privileged to have been able to go there. I will go back some day... Elizabeth Oakley; Amsterdam, Netherlands Please contact us for future departures and rates. Read All Testimonials for the Professor Molchanov

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Professor Molchanov, December 2001 We now understand why you went 20 times to Antartica! That was really a great experience, with a perfectly professional team. Ten short days of enjoyment, certainly unforgettable memories even for those who had some eating difficulties on the Drake crossing! Thanks, again, for getting everything organized in such a short time and all our best wishes for a very happy 2002. (more) Eric and Sharon Scheurer; Geneva, Switzerland Please contact us for future departures and rates. Read All Testimonials for the Professor Molchanov

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Professor Multanovskiy, January 2005 Just got back yesterday---the best trip and experience ever!!! Words are inadequate...the best trip and experience ever!!! Words are inadequate...We had a whale encounter in the zodiac that would have made the whole trip worthwhile. (more) Barbara & David Matthes; Salt Lake City, UT Please contact us for future departures and rates. Read All Testimonials for the Professor Multanovskiy

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Professor Multanovskiy, January 2004 I would definitely book with ExpeditionTrips.com again. April at ExpeditionTrips.com is wonderful! EVERYTHING was exactly as explained. In talking with the other passengers, I knew what was happening, or going to happen; I was far more informed and prepared than some of the other passengers. My experience -- planning, getting my questions answered, making arrangements -- was excellent! Planning the trip makes it a success or a bust. Given that, while I have a good amount of time that I can travel, I do not have as much time as I would like to plan things. Having a pro help solved that problem. (more) Bonnie Toothaker; Lunenberg, MA Please contact us for future departures and rates. Read All Testimonials for the Professor Multanovskiy

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Professor Multanovskiy, December 2003 I really didn't know very much about ExpeditionTrips.com as a company, but what I do know now is that my Program Manager is the most pleasant person that I have ever had the pleasure of planning a trip with. I always felt that she was being honest and looking out for my best interest, and I would definitely book future trips with her. The trip was fantastic!! Seeing minke whales swim directly under our Zodiac several times was a definite highlight. The staff is what made the trip truly exceptional. They provided a great personal touch by having a story of some kind to go along with everything that we saw. (more) Randy Maidens; Atlanta, GA Please contact us for future departures and rates. Read All Testimonials for the Professor Multanovskiy

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Professor Multanovskiy, February 2002 I am using this way to communicate with you rather than running up your phone bill. Virgil and I were greatly surprised to receive the bottle of wine. Thank you very much! We spaced it out over two evenings, supplemented with crackers I had brought from home. The trip was a resounding success for both of us. Loved the zodiac trips and the four research stations. (more) Carbon Wolfe; Albuquerque, NM Please contact us for future departures and rates. Read All Testimonials for the Professor Multanovskiy

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula Professor Multanovskiy, December 1999 ExpeditionTrips.com helped me find the perfect trip to Antarctica. They saved me $900 and I got a single cabin. The trip was so amazing — the best I have ever been on. It changed my life! Paul Brown; Seattle, WA Please contact us for future departures and rates. Read All Testimonials for the Professor Multanovskiy