An expedition ship anchored off a rocky Antarctic shoreline, with chinstrap penguins in the foreground and snow-covered mountains behind.

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We compare the ships, the cabins, and what's actually included — then book it at the same fare you'd pay the cruise line direct. No planning fee.

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  • IAATO Associate Member
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  • Signature Travel Network
  • Oasis Travel Network
  • Expedition Cruise Network
  • 10

    ships sailed, plus seven more toured

  • 7

    polar and wildlife regions explored

  • $0

    planning fee, ever

What does this cost me?

Nothing.

There are no planning fees, and you pay the same as booking direct with the cruise line.

Through Oasis Travel Network and Signature Travel Network we can often add onboard credits, amenities, or no-single-supplement pricing that isn't published publicly.

Erika Commisso smiling in expedition clothing with a camera beside a glacial lake with floating ice and a snow-covered mountain in Greenland.
Erika CommissoTravel Experience Architect
Chris Commisso standing beside a glacial lagoon in Iceland, with icebergs and a snow-covered mountain behind him.
Chris CommissoExpedition Expert

Why we do this

We have stood at the edge of a glacier and heard it crack, watched penguins cross the ice in single file, and listened to the particular quiet of the Arctic tundra where nothing moves for a long time. Those are the moments we plan around.

Expedition cruising should be simpler than it is. There are hundreds of ships, dozens of routes, and seasons that shift the whole experience by a few weeks either way. Sorting that out is the part we enjoy.

So we do the comparing, the reading of the fine print, and the honest talking-out-of-it when a voyage isn't right for you. Then you go, and it is yours.

What happens after you get in touch

  1. 1

    We reply

    Within one business day, from a real person.

  2. 2

    A 30-minute call

    To understand what you're after. Nothing is booked on it.

  3. 3

    Two or three real options

    With fares, cabins, and exactly what's included.

  4. 4

    You decide

    Payment goes directly to the cruise line, never to us.

Places we've actually been.

  • Sheer snow-covered cliffs and drifting ice lining a narrow Antarctic channel.Antarctic Peninsula
  • Travelers in bright expedition jackets riding in a Zodiac through icy water beneath a towering glacier front.Zodiac landing, polar waters
  • A Greenland fjord filled with floating ice, steep rocky mountains, and the railing of a ship in the foreground.Scoresby Sund, Greenland
  • A polar bear sitting on a broken ice floe surrounded by deep blue Arctic water.Svalbard, Norway
  • Three chinstrap penguins walking across fresh snow on the Antarctic Peninsula.Chinstraps, South Shetlands
  • A humpback whale breaching clear of the water off a cold northern coast.Inside Passage, Alaska

What travelers say afterward.

  • "Erika, a million thanks to you first and foremost. Our adventure to Churchill was more than I ever dreamed! Erika set us up with a couple of unforgettable trips this year: first to Antarctica way back in January and just recently to Churchill, Manitoba. We told her what we were looking for and she made it happen. We appreciate all of her hard work and HIGHLY recommend going with Glacial Expeditions."
    Angela R. · Antarctica (January 2024) and Churchill, Manitoba (November 2024)
  • "10 day Alaska Glacier Cruise and 5 day Canadian Rockies adventure perfectly coordinated by Erika and Chris Commisso. Cruise, transfers, hotels, excursions all booked and paid in advance to make this a relaxing and fun vacation. Great guidance on narrowing and pre-selecting cruise excursion options given Erika's knowledge from multiple cruise visits to Alaska. We are repeat customers."
    Peter H. · A 10-day Alaska glacier cruise and 5-day Canadian Rockies land tour
  • "Went on a Discover Churchill Polar Bear trip with Erika and Chris. Every detail was managed perfectly; it was a very relaxing and fun trip."
    Sarah F. · Churchill, Manitoba — polar bears, with Discover Churchill
  • "I have booked travel with Glacial Expeditions twice now — Antarctica and Churchill. Every detail has been perfect and tailored to my trip needs and wants. I would highly recommend travelling with Erika for your future travel plans."
    Brian R. · Antarctica and Churchill, Manitoba
  • "We love the personal attention to details we always get with Erika and Chris. We just tell them when we want to travel and they always come up with a better deal than I can find online! We have 2 more trips planned with them :) They are easy to reach by phone or email and are quick with their response. Try them and you'll be hooked on the personal service."
    Lou M. · Two further trips booked
  • "Erika has helped us to plan 4 vacations and we couldn't be more grateful for her services. Her attention to detail and ease of using the Trip Plans app for all confirmations is superior to anything we've experienced with other travel advisors. Erika has planned large reservations for us such as cruises and airfare — as well as smaller reservations such as trains and water taxis! From the moment we leave our home, until we return, every detail is taken care of! Finally, Erika is so well traveled that her personal advice and recommendations for our vacations are priceless!!"
    Laura G. · Four trips planned
  • "We have used Glacial Expeditions for two different trips. One was a corporate event and they helped book the hotels, which was super helpful since we needed a larger room for meeting with the team. They also booked our personal trip to Iceland. We had such a wonderful time in Iceland. There were several things we would not have chosen to do on our own, but with their experience and recommendations we were so glad we did those excursions because they were some of our favorite things to do. Iceland was by far one of our favorite trips we have ever done — and not having to deal with planning made it even better. While I used to love to plan our trips, there are too many options out there, so having someone knowledgeable about vendors, hotels, and locations is extremely helpful and time efficient. I highly recommend the team at Glacial Expeditions! They are hands on and really care about your experience."
    Gail Y. · Iceland, plus a corporate event booking
  • "Erika was FANTASTIC planning our honeymoon at Le Tikehau Pearl Resort!! She thought of every detail including Tahiti escorts and transfers. I give Erika 10 stars — no detail was missed and it was the best trip I have ever taken, all thanks to Erika our honeymoon was magnificent!"
    Lori K. · Honeymoon at Le Tikehau by Pearl Resorts, French Polynesia
  • "I just returned from a trip to Costa Rica which was arranged for me and my daughter by Glacial Expeditions. The trip was wonderful. We had really nice hotel accommodations that met our expectations as to the location, ambiance, surrounding areas and activities, and overall quality of service. The excursions Erika arranged for us were super and were exactly what we had asked for — small groups, beautiful natural environments, adventure packed! Thank you Erika for making our vacation all that it could be!"
    Joanna R. · Costa Rica, a mother-and-daughter trip

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Glacial Expeditions

Expedition cruises and immersive journeys to the world's most remote and extraordinary places.

Chris Commisso

chris@glacialexpeditions.com

Erika Commisso

erika@glacialexpeditions.com

920-659-2960

7005 N Purdy Parkway
Appleton, WI 54913

Glacial Expeditions is an independent affiliate of Oasis Travel Network, a member of Signature Travel Network. Corporate sponsor of the Expedition Cruise Network. ExplorEarth Approved Partner.

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