Daria Zandomeneghi is a volcanologist that has spent a number of seasons in Antarctica studying the volcanoes. She is now helping us advise customers on their own adventures to Antarctica.
Here she tells us about her favourite experiences on the continent:
Antarctica – surprise and delight
Yesterday I returned to Terra Firma after 10 days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, and never have I felt the inadequacy of the photograph more keenly.
Read MoreLast Minute Cruises March 2014
We’ve found all of the cruises in March 2014 which still have availability. They range from 10 to 20 days and from around $4,000 to just over $17,000. Please do get in touch as we’d love to help answer any of your questions or help plan your trip. Look out for discounts of up to 20%! 8th March 12 […]
Read MoreTracy & Darren’s Antarctic Peninsula Cruise
Tracy and her husband returned in January 2014 from a Cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula. Here she tells us about her trip and her experiences in booking with Swoop and our partners in Antarctica…
Read MoreLim’s 12 Day Expedition Cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula, the South Shetlands & the Weddell Sea
In December 2013, Lim set sail on a 12 day Expedition cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula, the South Shetland Islands & the Weddell Sea. Here he tells us about his experiences… ‘The trip was great. I will encourage all of my friends to go to Antarctica! Thanks for everything.’ Did you enjoy the activities and […]
Read MoreAntarctic Basecamp Adventure
Tom returned at the end of November from an Antarctic Basecamp Adventure in Antarctica, where he kayaked climbed and camped on the ice, using the ship as a base. Here he tells us some more about his trip… What did you think of the Cruise Operator? They were an exceptional company. I was amazingly impressed […]
Read MoreCruise of a lifetime – Antarctica on the Cheap
When I hear the word ‘Antarctica’, lots of images are conjured up in my mind, but those that stand out most are icebergs, penguins, whiteness and standing in the middle of nowhere in complete silence. But Antarctica means different things to different people. Many think of its explorers and adventurers, from Shackleton and Scott’s failed […]
Read MoreReview of 13-Day tour of Patagonia and Polar Pioneer Antarctic Cruise Review
Emma visited Patagonia in November 2012 over 13 days as part of the South America Southern Explorer tour of El Chalten, Torres del Paine and Tierra del Fuego. In Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego and boarded the Antarctic vessel, the Polar Pioneer as part of a 12-day cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula. Emma shares her thoughts on the […]
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