Since 1980, our office staff has taken pride in helping travelers realize their dreams of visiting the Arctic and Antarctica. The comments shown below are from clients who traveled on cruises to various destination in the Arctic and Antarctica.
“TravelWild provided an excellent tour experience from pre-tour information to departure for home. I would travel with TravelWild anywhere!”
E. Petersen, Hanson, MA
“This was my fourth TravelWild tour. Churchill, Northwest Passage, Alaska and Spitsbergen. Each was a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
C. Adams, Jr., Hollywood, FL
“This was a fantastic adventure. The total package was truly outstanding. My hat is off to ship's staff as well as the TravelWild staff. Thank you very much.”
J. Stachel, Greenwood, IN
“This was a perfectly marvelous tour. I cannot say enough about how thrilling it was to see the animals, birds, and beautiful scenery. It was wonderful!! Also, the leaders were great—so knowledgeable and willing to lend an arm when needed.”
M. Raiss, Grand Blanc, MI
“The Polar Bears of Svalbard experience was truly magical. We experienced almost every form of fauna and flora, the guides were knowledgeable, and our traveling companions delightful.”
M. Gilliland, Menlo Park, CA
“This was a super trip, as usual!”
M. Anderson, Arvada, CO
“The glaciers and fjords of Svalbard are spectacular and it was marvelous to get so close to polar bears, seals and walruses.”
J. Gardner, White Hall, VA
“The opportunity to see nature close up with superlative leaders is this librarian’s dream come true!”
C. Wendt, Jacksonville, OR
“This was supposed to be a holiday, but it was in fact a dream come true. It was such a privilege to see polar bears in the wild in close proximity. It was worth the 47-year wait!”
B. Russell, Maidstone, Kent, UK
“The trip was incredible! To see so much wildlife at such close quarters was hard to believe. I’ll never forget it!”
C. Burris, Arvada, CO
“The leaders were exceptional. Their knowledge and willingness to share that knowledge made the entire trip more interesting.
D. Woodley, Charleston, IL
“Following a polar bear mother and two cubs for one hour at 10 p.m., the midnight sun was unforgettable.”
H. Levinsky, Old Lyme, CT
“An outstanding trip with unprecedented opportunities to view wildlife in spectacular, natural surroundings. The impromptu evening Zodiac trip to see the mother polar bear and her two cubs was sensational.”
P. Russell, Maidstone, Kent, UK
“A highlight of this tour was the staff of experts traveling with us. How enriching to be accompanied by people of such vast knowledge and experience!”
L. Wagner, Meadville, PA
“The staff and guides went out of their way to make our experience the best possible. Every facet of the trip was handled professionally.”
S. Dittmann, Rockville, MD
“Our polar bears and walruses were just magic!”
S. Coull, Edinburch, UK
“Svalbard is truly one of the wildest, most pristine places we’ve been. We were able to get "up close and personal" with walrus, polar bears, seals and birds while our naturalists supplied information on what we were seeing.”
S. Kaplan, Palm Desert, CA
“All the stunning beauty of the Arctic and a warm, friendly environment from which to view it!”
M.A. Lower, South Pasadena, CA
“The efforts of the leaders to ensure that we saw all it was possible to see from the best locations were excellent.
K. Adams, Paignton, Devon, UK
“I was thrilled and am still in awe! Could not have been better. I can still see the bears when I close my eyes!”
M.E. Twombly, Knox, ME
“Spitsbergen was like taking a break from life—only to find out what life is all about. Incredible and inspiring. A memory I will keep with me always.”
M. Coulbourne, Chesapeake, VA
“The expedition leaders were the best team you could have put together! They mixed with the passengers very well, shared their knowledge freely and always, always were available.”
J. De Rycke, Naperville, IL
“[Our expedition leader] was incredibly knowledgeable about all of Spitsbergen’s wildlife, and got us closer than I ever imagined.”
S. Morss, Gloucester, MA
“The expedition leaders were excellent. I would recommend any one of them to any group. It is very rare to combine scholarship and humor, but each one of them had these traits, making for lasting memories and easy assimilation of knowledge. It was great fun and a great learning experience. In addition, each one of the leaders had a genuine concern for our comfort and safety.”
D. Covington, Atlanta, GA
"I would like to say here that the staffs of TravelWild and [the ship operator] were, without exception, the best I’ve ever traveled with. Their professionalism, knowledge, availability to passengers, and love of fun were second to none!”
M. Hunter, Toronto, ON, Canada
“”We selected this trip because the location is so extreme—our learning curve went straight up on Arctic habitat and exploration. We felt the place was so unique—so rarely touched by mankind. What we found was beautiful—but sad in the realization that even this pristine wilderness at the edge of the world is being harmed by global warming and pollution.”
K. Kowalczyk, Seattle, WA
“I have M.S., but the thoughtful staff never let me miss an exhilarating moment of the unforgettable Arctic adventure.”
R. Arendsen, Libertyville, IL
“The ultimate wildlife experience—natural and authentic—coupled with a dash of luxury, lots of comfort, and complete safety.”
C. Bickart, Sedona, AZ
“The trip to the High Arctic was a great value. TravelWild works very hard to create the best memories and experiences possible. All the naturalists have encyclopedic knowledge and are great fun!”
M. Cristall, Seattle, WA
“Top leaders, great passenger-to-leadership ratio, so many bears and walrus, open and friendly bridge, a wedding, great Zodiac destinations, and [our leaders'] ability to spot all those bears.”
F. DeVoss, Livingston, TX
“The tour to Svalbard/Spitsbergen was absolutely electrifying and it really brought one home to be one with Mother Nature in her finest!”
T. McCuish, Sugar Land, TX
“The [ship's] staff was outstanding. It was like a college course with real experts on the subject.”
J. Korf, Whittier, CA
“I had no idea that the staff would be so first-rate and that the scenery would be so magnificent.”
D. Jacques, Brooklyn, NY
“The expeditions (landings or Zodiac cruises) were well-organized and quite fun.”
G. Brown, Cold Spring, MN
“Got to see fabulous scenery and wildlife in its natural habitat. Tour guides were very knowledgeable and friendly.”
P. Angell, Boulder, CO
“The Captain was very willing to accommodate extra landings, etc. Food outstanding, crew friendly, guides and naturalists great.”
T. Lee, Phillipsburg, NJ
“Descriptions about Antarctica cannot portray the awesome beauty and diversity that only a personal visit can drive home.”
R. Bailey, Plainfield, NH
“Everyone on board ship was determined to make the trip special. They were always there for us and answered unlimited questions. Nothing was too much trouble. A magical holiday.”
A. Adams, Paignton, Devon, UK
“This was truly a ‘dream come true’ trip! The staff helped me see details and in-depth insights in all the sites we visited.”
M.A. Lower, South Pasadena, CA
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