My sister and I went on a cruise in the Arctic Circle. With 24 hours of daylight, we had to 'create' nighttime in our rooms.

"We have both taken many cruises but this was our first expedition cruise. Although we had some preconceived notions, we had no idea just how majestic the region would be."

"One of the most thrilling aspects of these trips is that you never know exactly what each day will hold, but it's always guaranteed to be an adventure."

"Passengers and the expedition team gathered in the Lecture Lounge to review the next day's itinerary, knowing that things may change according to weather and wildlife conditions."

"On the first full day, we climbed into Zodiacs to explore glaciers, icebergs, and bird cliffs. It felt like we were on another planet."

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