A guide to Antarctic travel
Extending almost 14 million square kilometres, the Antarctic ice sheet is the largest single mass of ice on Earth and is twice as big as Australia, with ice up to 2.5 miles thick …
Discover MoreSpecial Offers Available: Swoop has access to the widest range of offers and can help you find the right trip, cabin, & price.
A depth of knowledge on board: As a team of ex-guides, tour leaders, & polar adventurers our Antarctic knowledge is leagues ahead of the rest.
Expert impartial advice at no extra cost: We help you choose the right boat, the right cabin, and at the right point in the season.
For the ends of the Earth: Sustainability is more than our carbon footprint (but we’re reducing that too).
Thanks to her long length, Ocean Tramp is a very fast sailboat; she makes the distance of the Drake Passage a relatively short voyage.
Your expedition sailing vessel
Sails unfurled in the Antarctic sunshine
Enjoy planning adventures with fellow travellers
Kayak in Antarctica's pristine waters
Take zodiac trips ashore
Wildlife spotting from the deck
Exploring glaciers and icebergs
Special Offers:Swoop has access to the widest range of offers and can help you find the right trip, cabin, & price.
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With a maximum of 8 passengers, this Antarctic sailing experience is truly intimate and unique. An expeditionary trip, where you fly one way and sail the other, enables you to spend plenty of precious time in Antarctica with its penguins,…
The Ocean Tramp exceeded our expectations. It was fun and thrilling being on a yacht in the rolling waters of the Antarctic. I would readily sail on the Ocean Tramp again. Read the full review
Travelled: December 2022
Nita Tallent - USA
Lucky for us all, we all, passengers, scientist and crew, got to form a happy and friendly team. Lots of storytelling and great meal sharing! Read the full review
Travelled: January 2022
Stéphane Attal - Canada
Zodiac cruising was indispensable! Safe at all times. The most memorable cruise was seeing four whales bubbling feeding! Read the full review
Travelled: January 2022
Stéphane Attal - Canada
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Extending almost 14 million square kilometres, the Antarctic ice sheet is the largest single mass of ice on Earth and is twice as big as Australia, with ice up to 2.5 miles thick …
Discover MoreChoosing the best time to visit Antarctica is an essential part of the planning process. Each month's distinctive weather and wildlife offer a different side of the region.
Discover MoreWe'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.
Discover MoreChoosing the right ship is crucial, given the amount of time you'll spend on board. Swoop is experienced at helping match our customers to exactly the right ship.
We'll spend some time listening to your aspirations, then discuss the kind of experience that might suit you.
Next we'll discuss the options, shortlist the best trips for you and present you our impartial recommendations.
We'll place a 24 hour hold on your preferred option - without obligation - whilst we talk through the details.
With over 150 years of Antarctic experience between us, we can help guide you to exactly the right trip for you.
1-855-369-8288Our Global Sales Team has Polar Specialists in the US, Canada, South America, UK, Europe & Australasia allowing us to get back to you quickly, and work with you at times most convenient to you
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