October Reviews

The general highlight was seeing the areas where so many WWII battles were fought. Being older and ex-Navy I knew a lot of people who fought there and it has been a desire for a long time to see them. The one item most memorable was the Island of Malaika. Specifically meeting the two men so instrumental in helping stop a 90 years old war and the opportunity to meet with, and talk to, the indigenous people who were involved. Knowing how we Caucasians have, often unwittingly perhaps, had negative impacts on native cultures it was refreshing to be so close to a positive outcome. As regards to the people I met, all were brand new, many were very interesting and some were people I will keep in touch with. The ship's crew and the Heritage Expeditions personnel were outstanding in every way! I will (and have) recommend the cruise to my friends and acquaintances.

The whole experience was memorable, but seeing the first polar bear was amazing! Also the dog sledding was something I will not forget. We were lucky to have snow the day we did the sledding. I don’t think it would have been the same if we had done it on wheels.

Great. fantastic to view Polar bears up close and encounter 7 bears in one group from the Helucpter. Nice friendly people.

Seeing first polar bear.

Havin a polar come up to our polar rover and when flying in a helicopter seeing many 10-15 polar bears on a pennisula.

Mother and cob on the tundra, and a female polar bear showing all kinds of “ action in the snowy ground .