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.

Polar Specialists

Cassia

Cassia

Cassia’s extensive polar experience stretches well over a decade. She’s one of the lucky few to have visited Antarctica’s historic heart, the Ross Sea.

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Ian Young on recce

Ian

Ian has always been immersed in exploring the wilderness and fell in love with the White Continent after crossing the Antarctic Circle for the first time.   

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Daniel

Daniel

Passionate about travel and obsessed with all things Antarctica from a young age, Daniel is most at home in nature while scuba diving and hiking. 

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Nardus from Swoop in Antarctica

Nardus

Nardus is our Weddell Sea expert at Swoop. Growing up in South Africa, he's always been inspired by spending time close to wildlife. 

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Otto Lock, Swoop, in Antarctica

Otto

Otto’s first experience of Antarctica in 2018 left him enchanted by the pristine vistas that unfolded before him. 

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A woman stands on Deception Island, Antarctica, with penguins in the background

Heather

Heather is a lifelong aficionado of crisp white mountains and has travelled across the globe seeking out spectacular glacial views. 

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A woman takes a selfie in Antarctica

Maddison

When someone asks polar expert Maddison to describe the White Continent using just one word, her answer is: “magic”. 

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A man stands on the Antarctic Continent with penguins in the background

Stefano

Stefano has a penchant for exploring breathtaking landscapes. He is driven by a creative passion for combining adventure and photography. 

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Julie

Julie has been found adventuring and seeking adrenaline everywhere from the Arctic to Tanzania. 

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A woman stands in front of hundreds of penguins in South Georgia

Rebecca

A 2013 trip to Svalbard set Rebecca's passion for all things polar in motion and she has since been to Antarctica, South Georgia and Greenland. 

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Madelyn

From seeing polar bears in Svalbard to spotting the Big 5 in South Africa, Madelyn is inspired by witnessing wildlife in its most natural habitats.

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Marta

Witnessing the incredible diversity of Chile's nature and environments ignited a calling in Marta to help others experience nature’s wonders. 

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Colin, a Swoop sales team member, takes a selfie in front of an iceberg while out on the deck of an Antarctic ship

Colin

Having grown up surrounded by wildlife in the Devonshire countryside, Colin has always been fascinated by the natural world. 

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Polar Managers

A man stands on a boat and smiles in Antarctica

Alex

Alex is our Head of Antarctica. He returned from his first trip to the 7th Continent 16 years ago firmly bitten by polar fever and obsessed with icebergs.

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Emma

Emma

Emma was so taken by travel that she cancelled her return flights from Southern Africa and only set foot on home soil 4 years, 5 continents and 18 countries later. 

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Michael

Michael

Michael is a family man whose love of exploring and career in the travel industry have sent him to the planet's far reaches. 

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Lizzie at Swoop wth Antarctica backdrop

Lizzie

With over a decade of experience working in the expedition travel industry, there is nothing Lizzie likes more than cruising amongst the icebergs. 

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Customer Experience Coordinators

Venus

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.

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Mariana

As a child, Mariana used to spend family holidays in northern Patagonia, so she has always felt she belonged in nature. 

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Hannah

Hannah

Having worked for over a decade in the adventure travel industry, Hannah's first taste of polar travel came when she voyaged to Antarctica. 

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Ali, Swoop Travel in Antarctica

Ali

Ali believes that to visit Antarctica is to become an ambassador for a remote and distant place that most can only dream of experiencing for themselves.

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Carola from Swoop in Antarctica

Carola

A huge fan of the winter season – particularly snow – Carola fell in love with Antarctica the moment she arrived. 

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Swoop CX team member Kate Higgs takes a selfie in Antarctica

Kate

A passionate full-time customer experience specialist and part-time explorer, Kate is an enthusiast of all things remote, wild and outdoors. 

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A woman poses in front of a ship on Deception Island, Antarctica

Helen

With a long career in travel, Helen has explored all over the world – but she says that nothing could prepare her for how spectacular Antarctica would be.

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Sarah

Sarah

Sarah's first Arctic adventure helped her realise the importance of our Polar regions. She enjoys walking in the Peak District and Snowdonia with her family.

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Ben

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. 

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Alexandra

Ale has explored over 50 countries and set foot on all seven continents, including an unforgettable journey to Antarctica. 

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Emma C

Emma lives in Argentine Patagonia but was raised among the windswept heather and wild moors of England's Brontë Country. 

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Danielle by the beach

Danielle

A travel industry veteran, Danielle has four decades of experience helping customers plan their dream trips. 

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What our customers think of Swoop Antarctica

10/10 - Really was totally impressed with how on top of details Swoop was. Ali was terrific, as were all the interactions and contacts along the way. Felt very "safe" with the feedback we were given. Read the full review

Travelled: February 2024

Mary Jo Morgenstern - USA

10/10 - Swoop made the process easy and answered all of my questions along the way. The agents were responsive, knowledgeable, and most of all courteous! Thank you! Read the full review

Travelled: February 2024

Mike Stafford - USA

The Swoop team was excellent, professional, knowledgeable, and supportive in every possible way. Read the full review

Travelled: February 2024

Charles Williams - USA

10/10 - Your website is phenomenal and the personalized service indispensable. Read the full review

Travelled: February 2024

Franz Scherubl - Canada

10/10 - You handled our booking so professionally, you were always there to answer our many questions. Very importantly, you let us know in a timely manner about camping & kayaking options. Read the full review

Travelled: February 2024

Finola Corbett - USA

Everything Swoop arranged worked perfectly, excellent communication and advice. Read the full review

Travelled: February 2024

Christopher John Oakley - UK

10/10 - From beginning to end, Swoop were amazing! Answered all of our many, many questions, helped us hone in on exactly what type of tour, what type of ship would be right for us. I liked that Swoop reps many different ships, thus providing us with an array of choices. Read the full review

Travelled: February 2024

Shirley Sutton - USA

10/10 - Initial phone call asked us about what type of trip we wanted and we were absolutely happy with the recommendation/choice. Support from Carola was also excellent as we asked her many questions to prepare for our trip. Read the full review

Travelled: February 2024

Monica Palme - USA

10/10 - Booking our expedition with Swoop was a pleasure from start to finish. Agents were friendly, knowledgeable, listened well and were responsive to our questions, and provided accurate information about every aspect of the cruise. Absolutely would use Swoop again and recommend it to others. Read the full review

Travelled: February 2024

Jennifer Webb - Canada

If anyone needed help creating an Antartica experience I would definitely recommend Swoop - they were great in analysing our needs / preferences and time availability and selecting great options for us to choose from. Read the full review

Travelled: February 2024

Louise Johnston - UK

10/10 - Swoop was there for us at all times. Any questions we had they answered. If there was a problem they fixed it. Highly recommended Read the full review

Travelled: February 2024

Andrew Aaron - USA

10/10 - It was a very easy-to-navigate site, the agents were very helpful and responsive, the Adventure Planner page was very well done, useful and exciting. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2024

Rebecca Archer-Knepper - USA

10/10 - I'm thankful I was introduced to a variety of options, and once we established which activities were most important we had settled on a trip. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2024

Kelli Alexander - USA

10/10 - Having Swoop to talk us through our ship options was worth every penny. There are so many options out there, but he found exactly the right ship for us! We wanted something that emphasized adventure over luxury, and if we'd gone with the ship we were originally planning to book, we wouldn't have been able to have some of the experiences (like camping) that we did. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2024

Lauren Pecarich - USA

10/10 - Excellent, prompt service at every step. Helpful and pleasant responses to several email queries. An obvious commitment to high-quality service. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2024

Francoise Baylis - Canada

10/10 - I really felt like I was heard about which company and ship would be right for me. I didn't care about fancy - I wanted to explore and experience as much as I could - to see what Antarctica had to offer. The Swoop folks were also incredibly quick to respond and were stellar evangelizers for Antarctica. I was in good hands the entire time. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2024

Courtney Caldwell - USA

10 - All the Swoop preparation details for the trip were on the mark! We were perfectly prepared for the weather, hiking, potential seasickness, etc. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2024

Joanne March - USA

Using Swoop took the guesswork out. Resulted in a trip of a lifetime! Read the full review

Travelled: January 2024

Anne Kinzie - Canada

10/10 - All of the preparations and contacts from Swoop were very helpful and made for a worry-free vacation. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2024

Theodore I King II - USA

10/10 - The Swoop staff were very helpful and responsive through the whole process of selecting and booking the adventure. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2024

Nathalie Parent - France

10/10 - I can't say enough good things about the Swoop team. I've never felt so prepared or so well taken care of. I feel like Sarah and the rest of the team have become friends over this journey to help us get there. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2024

Aaron Moskal - USA

10/10 - Every interaction was great! Swoop was more on top of our trip than us. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2024

Parvathi Nackeeran - USA

10/10 - Your attention to detail and service made the trip possible. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2023

John Noble Fiske Jr. - USA

10/10 - I found the whole process to be very participant directed. Even though I was aware you had many participants to assist... I often time felt as though I was the only person my agent was assigned to. All of my questions were promptly answered and I felt that your website was very user friendly as it contained pretty much everything I needed help with. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2023

William Ramirez - Hong Kong

I shall be recommending Swoop to friends who have expressed an interest in visiting Antarctica in the next year. I am not sure that our Basecamp adventure is for them, but I have no doubt the Swoop team will be able to steer them to the right trip. The team members I have encountered during the booking process have all been very prompt in their responses and helpful in the extreme. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2023

Julie Stuttard - UK

The Swoop team did a great job - all the resources online were very helpful and the questions we asked were answered promptly and accurately. We were very pleased with our choice to use Swoop and thankful to have such knowledgeable experts for such a big trip with so many logistic considerations. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2023

Micah Myerscough - USA

This was my second trip to Antarctica with Swoop and it was smooth and seamless. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2023

Gordon Alan Joseph - Malaysia

10/10 - your team are always responsive to our questions and needs. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2023

Kamariah binti Mohd Noor - Malaysia

10/10 - There was very little stress with the preparations and travel for this trip. I felt very well prepared and knew what the expectations were for trip. The trip itself was magnificent, I don't have a single complaint about any of it – everyone from start to finish was great! Read the full review

Travelled: December 2023

Deb Smith - USA

10/10 - Appreciated all of the guidance and communication along the way. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2023

Jeanette Karon - USA

Everyone was great. Super helpful and really put effort into making sure we chose the right trip for us. I would recommend Swoop to anyone and will contact you again when we’re planning another polar trip in the future. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2023

Patti Shelton - USA

10 - This was my second time using Swoop to plan a trip. They really listen to you and take that information to provide recommendations based on your checklist. They also don't rush you into any decisions and really help guide you to finding the right itinerary for your trip. They are also super helpful in answering questions before and after booking your trip, as well as keeping you informed. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2023

Michelle Leen - USA

10/10 - The impartial advice received from Swoop was very helpful in picking the right expedition with an exceptional cruise operator. Read the full review

Travelled: November 2023

Craig Murata - USA

10 - The trip planning was excellent. From the beginning of planning our trip to the beginning of our journey, we felt that we were in good hands. We were well informed at each step and never needed to worry about what could go wrong. Thanks for helping us to make our dreams come true. Read the full review

Travelled: November 2023

Dali Yang - USA

Plan far in advance and take advantage of the wealth of knowledge and information that the Swoop team has. Ask them questions! They will have answers! Read the full review

Travelled: November 2023

Midori Shibuya - USA

10/10 - The information provided both to decide on a trip and to prepare for the trip was great. The team has vast experience and an excitement to share, all to make sure we had a great adventure. Read the full review

Travelled: November 2023

Michael Robert Perata - USA

The team at Swoop is amazing. We had a challenging time, but everyone helped us, and everything worked out so well. Swoop made this whole vacation stress free. I would like to thank you so much. Read the full review

Travelled: November 2023

Karen Keller - Canada

10/10 - Your company has built a great bridge for me to make this trip a success. Read the full review

Travelled: November 2023

Liu Haibin - China

I found Swoop to be incredibly welcoming and eager to help with advising on which trip to pick and then how to plan getting to Ushuaia, what to bring to the ship, etc. Read the full review

Travelled: March 2023

Duncan Stewart - UK

10/10 - Accommodating in every way, helpful, answered questions promptly, never tried to “upsell” me, listened to what I wanted and made it happen. Read the full review

Travelled: March 2023

Joe Vial - USA

10/10 - The overall explanations of the types of trips available, the tour company, the ship, the required clothing, the pre-trip Zoom call, and other planning information were all excellent. My wife and I are experienced travelers, but this is an unusual trip and required a lot of new information to obtain and digest. Swoop did an excellent job in conveying this information and answering specific questions as our departure date approached. Read the full review

Travelled: March 2023

Dan Stewart - USA

10/10 - My wife and I have been very impressed with the staff at Swoop. They made us very comfortable to take this adventure and feel safe and confident by knowing their professional and friendly approach to work with us. Thank you for making this trip happen for us. Read the full review

Travelled: February 2023

Yu Jiao - USA

10/10 - Swoop facilitated the booking of this expedition seamlessly. They kept me informed of the different options available and on task to meet booking deadlines and deposits. They were helpful with post-expedition adventure booking to Patagonia and their recommendations were solid. Read the full review

Travelled: February 2023

Carolyn Ferraro - USA

The team at Swoop were SO helpful, friendly, and fast at accommodating every single thing I wanted to do! In just about a week they had planned me a 3-week bucket list trip of a lifetime starting with the Antarctic fly cruise, a 5-day Patagonia adventure, a day with an amazing tango show in Buenos Aires, and then 2 fantastic days in Iguazu Falls, in Argentina and Brazil. They arranged all airport pickups and transfers, hotels, and even have a fantastic web app that saves all of your itinerary and important info to have close at hand. Read the full review

Travelled: February 2023

Aaron Stewart - USA

10/10 – Swoop provided plenty of resources to thoroughly prepare for the expedition. But the thing that sets them apart is their exceptional customer service, from the moment of my first inquiry all the way through to the return of my voyage. I worked with Carolina and Hannah. They were very responsive and patient with my questions. I was always made to feel like I was their number one priority. Read the full review

Travelled: February 2023

Linda Buckley - USA

10/10 - Your communication throughout our travel planning was fantastic, and kept us excited for our upcoming travels to Antarctica. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2023

Isabella Kornas - UK

10/10 – I appreciated the time Swoop took to understand my objectives for Antarctica and the high knowledge level for the 'nuances' of Antarctica, South Georgia travel and wildlife interaction. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2023

Elizabeth Griffiths - Canada

10/10 - You covered everything for us and guided us to the perfect boat and adventure. Now that I know other options, we were really on the right one for us and in the right room. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2023

Jana Dreyzehner - USA

10/10 - We've already have been telling everyone we've talked to about our trip and to contact Swoop because they made it happen! Read the full review

Travelled: January 2023

Lawrence Hudson - USA

10/10 - Swoop's help with planning, keeping us informed throughout the year with pages of helpful information, readiness to answer our questions via email, the zoomcall, all were invaluable. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2023

Betsy Shake - USA

10/10 - Very informative, friendly and helpful throughout the long planning period Read the full review

Travelled: January 2023

Marc Halgreen - Denmark

It was a great feeling knowing everything was taken care of from the booking process to the trip home. The Adventure Planner was something we used a lot to do our planning and purchasing the necessary gear for the trip. Couldn't have asked for a better process. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2023

Robert Wenze - USA

10 / 10 - The communication, transparency, and insight was unmatched! We felt so grateful for the plethora of information and resources to make this trip run so smoothly!! Read the full review

Travelled: January 2023

Madison Augustyn - USA

10/10 - As a solo traveller, Swoop helped me figure out every detail about my expedition, from private transfers to extra tours in Ushuaia. Having an Antarctic Specialist available at all times to answer my questions made me feel comfortable and ready for such a great adventure! Read the full review

Travelled: January 2023

Maricela Alaniz - USA

10/10- All your plans and reservations were perfectly executed by the operators. The Swoop staff kept an over watch on our trip and alerted us to a flight change that was a problem. We solved the problem because Swoop made us aware. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

John Metcalfe - USA

10/10 - The trip had a lot of 'moving parts', new opportunities, experiences and activities, new gear, new procedures, new requirements, and Swoop did a great job of making it available, accessible, understandable, and ultimately successful experiences. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

Michael Cox - USA

10/10 - Swoop was instrumental in showing me Antarctic cruise options that I didn’t even know existed before calling, and they thoroughly explained the pros and cons of each option to make sure it was right for me. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

Joseph Gabriano - USA

Over the years we communicated with several SWOOP folks and I always felt treated very professionally and want to thank the long list of SWOOP staff who took care of us - especially during the COVID times - which have been challenging for everyone. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

Dirk Liepold - USA

10/10 - Very happy with Swoop. Trip was well organized. Great communication. Helpful people. Company also cares about the environment - something which anyone who goes to Antarctica will likely become a bigger focus in their life. So great company, cares about its clients, its people and the world in which we live. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

Marc Ganz - USA

The Swoop team are fantastic!!! I’m sure you are proud to have each and everyone of them represent your company Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

Paolina Xocco - USA

10/10 - From our first conversation with John and subsequently Malva, information provided in the Adventure Planner, the video conference 2 weeks before the trip got me excited for the trip, supported as I planned for the trip and well prepared for the trip. So many other passengers did not receive this type of support from their booking agents and were less prepared. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

Linda Nolte - USA

Swoop was 10/10 - My favourite thing was how I felt like the representative I worked with really listened to me and helped me find a ship/company that best suited us and our wants and priorities. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

Rebecca Ready - Canada

10/10 - Swoop provided all of the paperwork and information I needed in a timely manner and answered all questions without delay. Thanks for your professional and personal help. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

Judi Sandall - USA

10/10 - I found Mike and his team to be extremely knowledgeable and willing to share all they knew with us. Their enthusiasm for the Antarctic and adventures there was contagious. Everything was well planned, and even the slight diversions we made due to weather were met and shared with a positive outlook and a strong back-up plan. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

Mary Buchino Johnson - USA

Swoop team was great! Thanks for the help planning such an adventure Read the full review

Travelled: December 2022

Jessica Abernathy - USA

Swoop made the booking process easy and helped us narrow down what we really wanted out of our tour and what options would fit that. They provided many travel and packing resources as well. Read the full review

Travelled: November 2022

Waverly Garnand - USA

10/10 - Overstandard assistance in all cases including cancellation and changing terms because of Covid, nice and professional communication, great management... Read the full review

Travelled: November 2022

Matej Hronec - Czech Republic

10/10 - Swoop was easy to use, had incredibly helpful people available 24/7, and listened to all of my wants/needs to tailor a perfect trip for me! Highly recommend. Read the full review

Travelled: November 2022

Amanda Colarossi - Canada

Everyone involved in my trip was amazing and made me confident about going on this adventure. Thank you for everything! Read the full review

Travelled: November 2022

Amanda Colarossi - Canada

10/10 - It was everything described and the subject area specialists were highly skilled and approachable. If you asked a question or sought assistance they readily took the time to patiently work with you until you were satisfied. Read the full review

Travelled: November 2022

John Fredericksen - USA

10/10 - Fantastic support, from nose to tail! The information before the trip regarding clothing etc. was really helpful. The advice Swoop gave us about pros and cons of the ship room sizes, amenities, and locations was very valuable. Read the full review

Travelled: November 2022

Joe Brubaker - USA

I think Swoop has lots of experience and needs to continue doing what they are doing. We were very happy in the end with the results of booking through this company. Read the full review

Travelled: November 2022

Jennifer Crews - Canada

Our experience really highlighted how fragile the world and its ecosystem is and how it is important to look after our planet. If you going to spend your money, spend it on something as enriching as this trip is. Read the full review

Travelled: November 2022

Helena Polackova - UK

From the initial contact with Molly through the booking and travel coordination with Andy your company was professional and thorough. Answered all our questions promptly and helped make for a smooth vacation. Read the full review

Travelled: February 2022

Scott Hunter - USA

I originally booked for the trip going in March 2020. SWOOP were very good at keeping in touch and coping with all the Covid problems. The updates and all the detailed information needed to actually make it happen in 2022 were excellent. Read the full review

Travelled: February 2022

Sue Gatenby - UK

I am so thankful that Molly spent the time with my group and selected this cruise as the right one for us; given all the options and how hard it is to choose, her guidance was invaluable and now that we're back I can absolutely say that there couldn't have been a better choice for us. Read the full review

Travelled: February 2022

Jennifer Ruth - USA

We had a great experience throughout the planning stage and beyond. We had as much information as Swoop could provide in advance and found it all very simple and easy. Read the full review

Travelled: February 2022

Lauren Woosey - UK

Swoop provided incredible support throughout the process of arranging and implementing this trip. This was especially important since there were so many Covid-related uncertainties and Covid-related requirements to navigate. Email enquiries were answered in a timely fashion and with the information needed. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2022

Fred Delcomyn - USA

The entire experience was well planned with necessary information given to trip participants in a timely manner. And besides logistics, the number and variety of off-ship excursions were outstanding, allowing us to see and experience so much of what Antarctica has to offer even in a short visit. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2022

Fred Delcomyn - USA

The Swoop team did a great job of recommending a few trips that met my pricing and timeline expectations for Antarctica, and I chose the winner. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2021

Christopher Norton - USA

Swoop has been absolutely fantastic! I will not only recommend Swoop wholeheartedly, but will surely return as a customer for future voyages. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2021

Mohit Kallianpur - USA

The customer service provided by Swoop - specifically Emma and also Iain - was nothing short of amazing. From answering our endless questions to providing all the information we needed. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2021

Mohit Kallianpur - USA

I was impressed with the informative website and the excellent customer service as I was shopping for an Antarctica trip. With the everchanging challenges of the pandemic, we were impressed with the communications that we received from Swoop. The adjustments with the ship and date made our trip possible as well as unforgettable. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2021

Jeannette Shull - USA

The care and detailed attention to booking and seeing the journey through from start to end was the best one could ever expect. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2021

Karen Getzel - USA

The entire trip was organized by an amazing team. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2021

Jade Griffin - USA

Outstanding. Communications were personal and accurate. Read the full review

Travelled: November 2021

Sheila Porter - USA

Swoop made the process really easy from start to finish with accurate and helpful info. on activities, costs, etc. It was nice to receive a full itinerary prior to leaving home, which included all of our flight info., hotels, tour details, recommendations on taxis in the various cities, etc. Well done! Read the full review

Travelled: February 2020

George Parson - Australia

Just leave it to the experts at Swoop to organise. So simple and worry free. Read the full review

Travelled: February 2020

Janette Harrison - Australia

I am and will be singing the praises of this memorable cruise forever! Thank you, Swoop! Read the full review

Travelled: February 2020

Kara Knox - United States Of America

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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

From the very beginning, Swoop was with us. They educated us about the perfect trip, the perfect boat, what to sign up for, the clothing to bring, hotels to stay at, restaurants to go to in Ushuaia. When our ship had an issue and there was a one day delay, Swoop literally "swooped in" and had their expert on Ushuaia contact us and give us recommendations. They became like "family"...we adore Ange and Alex and the entire team!!! Read the full review

Travelled: January 2020

Marina Angleton - United States Of America

Well organized and very professional. Very nice people to work with. Read the full review

Travelled: January 2020

John Cox - United States Of America

The team was super professional, friendly, responsive, awesome. Thumbs up for making our trip as enjoyable as it was. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2019

Günter & Sabine - Austria

Booking with Swoop was the best decision I made about the trip. Swoop's services were some of the best we have experienced. Always responsive to any questions I had and very timely. Their recommendations were spot on. Read the full review

Travelled: March 2019

Charles Loflin - United States Of America

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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

I was really impressed with Swoop and so grateful for the helpful information, advice, support and assistance with all our travel and bookings. The staff were fantastic - so helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. It made for a trouble free, well organized and wondeful trip of a lifetime. Read the full review

Travelled: March 2019

Catherine Samuels - Australia

Swoop did a terrific job helping us plan and select our expedition. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2018

Elaine Green - United States Of America

We are satisfied with Swoop's service and would recommend you guys to other travellers. You have been very helpful with your website and emails. Thank you! Read the full review

Travelled: November 2018

Patrick & Yu Huang - Taiwan

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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

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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

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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

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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

I went as one person and came back another: seeing the land of wonder, and enjoyed Swoop's service which was not done as an agent but more like my own family.

Travelled: January 2016

Peace - California

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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

Antarctica was the most amazing experience of my life. And Swoop were great! Always available to answer questions, provide guidance, whatever I needed.

Travelled: December 2015

Leslie - USA

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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.

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2. We offer you incredible choice

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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

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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.

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5. Committed to protecting Antarctica

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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.

Why our customers love Swoop

The Antarctic Experts.
No Compromises

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Our team has visited Antarctica over 150 times and has 100 collective years of polar experience, so from which trip is right for you to what shoes to bring - there’s no question we can’t answer.

Expert impartial advice at no extra cost

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Choosing the right voyage is complicated, Swoop makes it easy. We offer no-nonsense advice on 1500 voyages across 30 ships to find you the right trip, cabin, price - and we don’t charge a fee.

The only B Corp certified Antarctic specialist

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We want to protect Antarctica for future generations - which is why we became a certified B Corp and set up our own conservation fund. So your adventures can be a force for good.

A full concierge service, unlike booking direct

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We leave nothing to chance in delivering your perfect trip and have over 6500 happy travellers to show for it. With a dedicated Antarctic co-ordinator & support throughout - you’re in safe hands.

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.

About Swoop Antarctica
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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. 

Ready to plan your Antarctic adventure?

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Listen

Listen

We'll spend some time listening to your aspirations, then discuss the kind of experience that might suit you.

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Match

Match

Next we'll discuss the options, shortlist the best trips for you and present you our impartial recommendations.

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Reserve

Reserve

We'll place a 24 hour hold on your preferred option - without obligation - whilst we talk through the details.

With over 100 years of Antarctic experience between us, we can help guide you to exactly the right trip for you.

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