Alex
Alex is our Head of Antarctica, he returned from his first trip to the 7th continent sixteen years ago firmly bitten by 'polar fever' and obsessed with icebergs. Since then, in …
Team Swoop
In the complex and competitive market of Antarctic travel, Swoop Antarctica has risen to become one of the top global agents thanks to our commitment to the destination and delivery of unparalleled value and expertise to our customers. We love Antarctica and we love helping others experience the White Continent.
How We Can Help You
We understand the importance of this long anticipated trip and how crucial it is to get it just right. We'll guide you throughout your Antarctic journey - from making the right choices when booking, to packing the correct clothing and equipment - offering sound, impartial advice and support at every stage.
Find your perfect expedition
We work with all the Antarctic expedition operators, offering 25 different vessels and over 80 Antarctic voyages and land-based expeditions.
Help you decide when to take your trip of a lifetime
We can help you decide which month will suit you best and advise when to start planning ahead for the best choice of cabins and voyages.
Arrange your pre and post-Antarctic travel
Our Patagonia experts would love to help you discover Patagonia before or after your Antarctic expedition. We'd also be pleased to help advise you on flights.
The Team
Loli
Loli set foot on The White Continent for the first time during the 2005/6 Antarctic season. Since then, she's returned to Antarctica more than 130 times over 11 years. Loli loves …
Lizzie
Lizzie is happiest in her thermals and waterproofs, heading out onto the ice. With over a decade of experience working in the expedition travel industry, there is nothing she likes…
David
David dreamt of visiting Antarctica as a child. His chance came in 2012 and since then he's clocked up 20 Antarctic trips. His Antarctic knowledge is encyclopedic and his …
John
World explorer, John has travelled into over 160 countries, and set foot on all 7 continents. Working as a fisherman in northern Finland for 13 years gave John polar fever and a …
Molly
Molly has crossed the Antarctic Circle and camped on the Antarctic continent. An avid traveller, she has spent over a decade exploring on five continents. Molly has extensive …
Cassia
Cassia’s extensive polar experience stretches over a decade. She’s one of the lucky few to have visited Antarctica’s historic heart, the Ross Sea, as well as South Georgia, …
Iain
Iain loves all things wild, icy and dramatic. He first ventured to Antarctica in 2018 where he hiked on the Continent, cruised through the Lemaire Channel, landed at Deception …
Emma
Having qualified as a solicitor, Emma was so taken by travel, that she cancelled her intended return flights from a short exploratory trip to Southern Africa, and only set foot on …
Tennessee
A fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, Tennessee has had a passion for exploration and the polar regions since his earliest days.
Brandon
Brandon has been hooked on the polar regions since his first trip to Antarctica in 2015. Since then he has returned multiple times and he has also headed north to the Arctic to get…
Mike
Born into a family of passionate travellers, Mike was inducted into the joy of exploration from an early age. The dramatic landscapes of his native Canada inspired a wanderlust for…
Carolina
Travelling from an early age, Carolina moved with family from Argentina to the UK and later, on to Venezuela, before finally returning to Argentina. Her family often took long road…
Daniel
Passionate about travel and obsessed with all things Antarctica since a young age, Daniel is most at home in nature: scuba-diving, hiking and connecting with fellow adventurers …
Nardus
Growing up in South Africa, Nardus has always been inspired by the physical and mental benefits of spending time close to wildlife and being surrounded by the great outdoors. With …
Ian
Ian has always been immersed in exploring the wilderness and after living and working across the globe he fell in love with the White Continent after crossing the Antarctic Circle …
Venus
Having lived in the US, Taiwan, Hong Kong and the UK – and travelled to over 40 countries – Venus loves helping others discover the powerful experience of travel.
Malva
Former tour leader, Malva, has voyaged to Antarctica, visited Shackleton’s grave and crossed the Antarctic Circle. She is now a Customer Experience Coordinator here at …
Mariana
As a child, Mariana used to spend family holidays in northern Patagonia, so she has always felt she belonged in nature. After studying tourism and working for a travel agency, …
Hannah
Having worked for over a decade in the adventure travel industry, travelling to a number of destinations, Hannah's first taste of Polar travel came when she voyaged to Antarctica, …
Ali
Ali’s love for travelling took her around the world, exploring more than 25 countries. Her passion for nature and horses took her to Patagonia, where she guided and explored …
Ben
Ben’s passion for travel began early in his life, you can now find him seeking regular adventures – snowboarding in the winter and sailing in the summer. Ben loves adventurous …
Carola
Born and raised in Bariloche, Carola had the opportunity to travel by car all over Argentinean and Chilean Patagonia. She enjoys listening to the new adventures that each person …
Sarah
Sarah's first Arctic adventure helped her realise the importance of our Polar regions. She lives in rural Lichfield and enjoys walking in the Peak District and Snowdonia with …
Kate
A passionate full-time Polar Customer Experience Coordinator and part-time explorer, Kate is an enthusiast of all things remote, wild and outdoors.
What our customers think of Swoop Antarctica
You are the best! We felt well looked after. Keep up the good work. Read the full review
Travelled: January 2020
Lesley Tosh - United Kingdom
Every step of the way Swoop made for the perfect booking agent. I had all the right equipment and then some. Swoop answered all my questions with quick turn around every time. Thank you.
Travelled: March 2019
Catherine - United States
Flawless service from everyone at Swoop Antarctica! Great communication with the team throughout the planning stages. Our itinerary was spelt out in detail, and all accommodations were exactly as promised. Special thanks to Alex on his recommendations on our cabin. No one handles an Antarctica expedition like Swoop Antarctica.
Travelled: December 2017
Chris & Amy - Florida
Swoop's service prior to the voyage was excellent, you answered my queries promptly, nothing was too much trouble and I felt well taken care of.
Travelled: December 2017
Val - UK
Book through people who have been there repeatedly; Swoop was an excellent choice. Read the full review
Travelled: November 2017
Marc Renzema - United States Of America
The people at Swoop were amazing. From the initial recommendations to the very detailed pre-cruise information, we always felt comfortable knowing that they would be there to answer any concerns.
Travelled: November 2017
Joey & Sheri - Washington
We want to thank Alex and his Swoop family very much for the extreme service they provided us. Thank you very much!
Travelled: December 2015
Erik - The Netherlands
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5 reasons to choose Swoop
1. We know Antarctica
We have over 15 years' experience in Antarctica. As Antarctic specialists, we're lucky enough to visit every year, so we know the strengths and weaknesses of every vessel and the ins and outs of every voyage.
What this means for you:
We'll save you time by guiding you through the maze of options as well as giving you our first-hand recommendations for where to go, when to travel and how to get there. We can also help advise and arrange pre- and/or post-South America extensions to your voyage, and with flights.
2. We offer you incredible choice
We work directly with all of the Antarctic small ship operators, so we can offer you the widest possible choice of options - 25 ships and over 80 voyages. For the more intrepid adventurer, we can arrange Antarctic interior trips and expeditionary sailing trips.
What this means for you:
Whatever kind of adventure you're looking for, we can help. We'll work with you to find your perfect expedition: one that suits your budget and appetite for adventure.
3. We're not biased towards any expedition operator, vessel or voyage
We have no commitment to anyone else but you as our customer. Our objectivity and expertise means you can expect accurate, unbiased and honest advice at every step, and at no cost.
What this means for you:
We'll listen to what you want from your experience and suggest an expedition based on your exact requirements. We don't charge for our advice and you'll pay no more or less than if you booked directly with the operator.
4. We'll keep you informed & safe
When you travel with Swoop, you can expect to receive a lot of advice and support in the run up to and during your trip.
What this means for you:
We’ll make sure you’re 100% ready and prepared for your big trip, with regular contact from your dedicated trip coordinator. And when travelling, Swoop maintains a 24/7/365 back-up hotline if you need our assistance. Our many years of travel planning experience means we know where to look for solutions when travel gets complicated. We’ll have your back.
5. Committed to protecting Antarctica
King penguins on South Georgia Island
We are proud to be an associate of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) and we adhere to their guidelines throughout our work. We only work with ship operators that are part of IAATO, and who abide by regulations that will protect the continent we love.
What this means for you:
Travel safe in the knowledge that your expedition team are helping protect Antarctica, without compromising on your experience. Find out more about Swoop and IAATO.
Swoop and LATA
Founded in 1992, the Latin American Travel Association champions Latin America’s diverse and beautiful destinations. LATA nurtures a community of over 350 specialist members including travel agents, tour operators, airlines, tourist boards and hotels.
Swoop Antarctica has been a LATA member since 2016. Our membership is just one representation of our commitment to Latin America and our love for Antarctica, which is included in LATA’s list of destinations, along with the gateways to the White Continent, Chile and Argentina. LATA encourage best practices and increase standards across all aspects of travel in Latin America, a mission that we believe benefits LATA members, travellers and Latin American communities alike.
LATA’s registered charity, the LATA Foundation, launched in 2007. It is a volunteer-led organisation that brings LATA members together to support and fund grassroots projects throughout Latin America. The aim of the foundation is to give back to the communities that LATA and its members promote in the hope that it will make a difference in the lives of Latin American people.
More about Swoop
Swoop takes people on adventures to the ends of the earth. Patagonia, Antarctica and the Arctic are all remote, wild and awe-inspiring in their own unique way. We have the knowledge, relationships and experience to create a trip worthy of these destinations, that also matches our customers’ dreams, budget and appetite for adventure.
We’re a passionate, dedicated and spirited bunch of specialists who love the outdoors. We care deeply about our destinations and want to protect them for future generations to explore.
Swoop says
The price you pay for booking an expedition with us is no more and no less than if you were to book directly with the operator. We help Antarctic operators to market themselves and their voyages to the international market and when you book with us they will pay us a small commission.
As Antarctic specialists, we'll save you time by helping you navigate the maze of options and find the perfect expedition. You'll benefit from our free, impartial and expert advice.
Adventures in extraordinary destinations
Ready to plan your Antarctic adventure?
1
Listen
We'll spend some time listening to your aspirations, then discuss the kind of experience that might suit you.
2
Match
Next we'll discuss the options, shortlist the best trips for you and present you our impartial recommendations.
3
Reserve
We'll place a 24 hour hold on your preferred option - without obligation - whilst we talk through the details.
With over 50 years of Antarctic experience between us, we can help guide you to exactly the right trip for you.
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