Routes to Antarctica
Join an expeditionary cruise, fly to the Antarctic Peninsula or join the few who've explored Antarctica's vast interior.
Antarctica Cruises
We've teamed up with some of the best cruise operators so that you can choose from over 80 cruise itineraries based on your dates, budget and appetite for adventure.
Flights to Antarctica
Established over ten years ago, flying is an increasingly popular way to access Antarctica, particularly if you are short on time or concerned about the sea crossing.
Antarctic Interior and South Pole Expeditions
The interior is a vast, untouched playground accessed by less than 500 people a year. Nevertheless, there's a surprising range of challenging adventures here: fly or ski to the …
Where to go in the Antarctic
What Our Customers Think
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Antarctica exceeded my expectations. I have been dreaming of going to Antarctica for many years, and this was an amazing experience. I would recommend this to anyone with the financial means to get here because while I can try to describe the feeling of stepping on land and watching the animals and listening to the ice cracking, it just needs to be experienced in person.
Christine & Rollence California December 2017
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Someday, I'll tell my grandchildren that I went to a place that was so untouched by man - that it was nature at its best.
Linda Illinois February 2017
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I'm back from Antarctica and holy cow, IT WAS UNBELIEVABLE! Thank you so much for all your help in planning the trip.
Renee Seattle February 2017
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Everyone at Swoop was very helpful and professional. Their personal experience in Antarctica made their guidance especially useful. The ship, voyage, and cabin they recommended perfectly fulfilled my needs. Pretty much everything exceeded my expectations.
Ken Florida November 2016
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From the first moment we booked our trip to Antarctica with Swoop, everything went so well. You can read about Antarctica, people can tell you about it, you can look at countless images, but it is so much more beautiful in reality.
Kim Australia January 2017
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It is easy to see that the folks at Swoop are passionate about polar travel and want to share the best experiences with their customers.
Ryan Massachusetts November 2016
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Swoop's service was personal, patient and professional throughout with every arrangement working flawlessly. Although we fairly knew what we wanted, Swoop's input helped enormously leading to our being very happy with everything we experienced.
Lesley & Charles UK November 2016
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Antarctica was the most amazing experience of my life. And Swoop were great! Always available to answer questions, provide guidance, whatever I needed.
Leslie USA December 2015
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Shackleton should have gone with Swoop.
Catherine UK January 2017
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I can say without hesitation that I would be happy to recommend Swoop to anyone contemplating a visit to Antarctica; a once in a lifetime, fantastic experience.
Mike UK December 2015
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Visiting Antarctica was the most awakening experience I ever had.
Eileen New Jersey March 2017
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They say that Life Is Not Measured By the Number of Breaths We Take, But By the Moments That Take Our Breath Away... In Antarctica, there are many such moments. It exceeded expectations.
Avivit Georgia February 2017
More about Antarctica
How to get to Antarctica
When travelling to the remotest continent on earth, it pays to do your research on how best to get there.
Antarctic travel costs explained
Month of travel, length of trip, whether you fly or sail, and the level of comfort will have an influence on the end price. Let Swoop's deep knowledge guide you.
Antarctica Cruises
We've teamed up with some of the best cruise operators so that you can choose from over 80 cruise itineraries based on your dates, budget and appetite for adventure.
The Best Time to Visit Antarctica
Antarctica is accessible to visitors from November - March, each month however has its own particular characteristics. Swoop's Weather & Wildlife Guides can help you decide …