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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Polar Specialists
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
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
Otto’s first experience of Antarctica in 2018 left him enchanted by the pristine vistas that unfolded before him.
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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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Maddison
When someone asks polar expert Maddison to describe the White Continent using just one word, her answer is: “magic”.
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Julie
Julie has been found adventuring and seeking adrenaline everywhere from the Arctic to Tanzania.
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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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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
Having grown up surrounded by wildlife in the Devonshire countryside, Colin has always been fascinated by the natural world.
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Lu
Lu’s journey in travel began early, igniting a wanderlust that has taken her to numerous countries and immersed her in diverse cultures.
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Valerie
Valerie's passion for adventure began early, sparking a lifelong career in the travel industry. Decades later, she helps others discover Antarctica's awe-inspiring beauty.
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Mel
A keen adventurer with 10 years' experience working in travel, Mel is always seeking new activities – from camping in caves to kayaking in Antarctica.
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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 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 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
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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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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Louise
As our Polar Customer Experience Team Leader, Louise thrives while supporting a team that prepares people for the most amazing experiences.
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Mairead
Mairead grew up in Ireland and now calls Scotland home. A passionate explorer, she has always embraced the great outdoors and the thrill of wilderness adventures.
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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
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
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
A huge fan of the winter season – particularly snow – Carola fell in love with Antarctica the moment she arrived.
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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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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'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’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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Sarah D
Originally hailing from Northern Ireland, Sarah has spent the last 10 years exploring the world as a keen snowboarder and foodie.
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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: 34 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. Your adventure story.
Market-leading expertise
Harness our 400,000 hours of Antarctic experience. There’s no question we can’t answer.
Impartial advice at no extra cost
Expert advice on over 1500 voyages to help you discover your perfect trip - and we don’t charge a fee.
B Corp certified
We care deeply about protecting Antarctica, that’s why 1% of our revenue goes to conservation.
A full concierge service
Access our exclusive pre-travel webinars — one of the many ways we make sure you’re Antarctica’s best-prepared travellers.
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 100 years of Antarctic experience between us, we can help guide you to exactly the right trip for you.
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