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We know how easy it is to fall in love with the idea of curious penguin chicks and sparkling glaciers, but what is it really like to visit Antarctica with Swoop? We decided to let our customers do the talking and share their experiences below.

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Rachel  - USA Travelled: December 2025

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Customer Rating On return from their adventure we ask customers: “On a scale of 0-10, with 10 being the highest, how likely is it that you would recommend Swoop to a friend or colleague?”

There was one excursion, Jenny Island, where we were excited to get off the ship and stretch our legs for a proper hike, but we came across many dead shags and a few dead elephant seals -- casualties of the avian flu. The excursion was cancelled, and in the subsequent briefing about the seriousness of avian flu, it felt like the trip took a somber turn and wouldn't have the same thrilling joy of discovery again. But the expedition team went ABOVE AND BEYOND and found us a post-dinner landing spot on Bongrain point that turned out to be my absolute favorite spot on the trip. Maybe it was just feeling like we had been gifted something that no one was expecting, or the glacier we were able to hike to, or the Adelie chicks. It definitely had something to do with that late evening light turning the icy peaks soft and luminous too. It was pure magic.

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Dorit  - Israel Travelled: December 2025

10

Customer Rating On return from their adventure we ask customers: “On a scale of 0-10, with 10 being the highest, how likely is it that you would recommend Swoop to a friend or colleague?”

The whales surrounding the ship, the icebergs

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Chia Kang  - USA Travelled: December 2025

10

Customer Rating On return from their adventure we ask customers: “On a scale of 0-10, with 10 being the highest, how likely is it that you would recommend Swoop to a friend or colleague?”

Every moment is memorable.

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Panho  - New Zealand Travelled: December 2025

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Customer Rating On return from their adventure we ask customers: “On a scale of 0-10, with 10 being the highest, how likely is it that you would recommend Swoop to a friend or colleague?”

St Andrews bay.with wildlifes.

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Chieh  - USA Travelled: December 2025

10

Customer Rating On return from their adventure we ask customers: “On a scale of 0-10, with 10 being the highest, how likely is it that you would recommend Swoop to a friend or colleague?”

Every moment

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Anonymous  - Singapore Travelled: December 2025

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Customer Rating On return from their adventure we ask customers: “On a scale of 0-10, with 10 being the highest, how likely is it that you would recommend Swoop to a friend or colleague?”

Surrounded by ice and many whales on the ship

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Nicholas Huw  - New Zealand Travelled: December 2025

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Customer Rating On return from their adventure we ask customers: “On a scale of 0-10, with 10 being the highest, how likely is it that you would recommend Swoop to a friend or colleague?”

St Andrews Beach and the 500,000 King Penquins

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Diana  - UK Travelled: December 2025

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Customer Rating On return from their adventure we ask customers: “On a scale of 0-10, with 10 being the highest, how likely is it that you would recommend Swoop to a friend or colleague?”

It was all amazing

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Lindsay  - USA Travelled: December 2025

10

Customer Rating On return from their adventure we ask customers: “On a scale of 0-10, with 10 being the highest, how likely is it that you would recommend Swoop to a friend or colleague?”

Slowly moving through the sea ice

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Nelly Chemutai  - USA Travelled: December 2025

10

Customer Rating On return from their adventure we ask customers: “On a scale of 0-10, with 10 being the highest, how likely is it that you would recommend Swoop to a friend or colleague?”

The zodiac landings were a highlight—fun, seamless, and led by a truly professional and engaging team. Approaching Antarctica for the first time was magical, made even more special by whales performing around the ship. Seeing the white continent while surrounded by wildlife was pure joy and an unforgettable experience.

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Allen Renfrey  - Australia Travelled: December 2025

10

Customer Rating On return from their adventure we ask customers: “On a scale of 0-10, with 10 being the highest, how likely is it that you would recommend Swoop to a friend or colleague?”

Unfortunately my Dream Holiday was, quite frankly, a bit of a disaster. Our ship was unable to reach the Antarctic mainland due to excessive sea ice and 150kph winds.The elevator on the ship had been fitted with a new safety device that prevented it from operating in high seas, and was only available for about 20 of our 23 days on board. Our Expedition leader suffered a stroke on board and the ship had to race towards New Zealand to meet with rescue helicopters to take him to hospital ashore, so our intended destinations were missed and we meandered around.

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Lindsey  - USA Travelled: December 2025

10

Customer Rating On return from their adventure we ask customers: “On a scale of 0-10, with 10 being the highest, how likely is it that you would recommend Swoop to a friend or colleague?”

The most memorable moment for us I think was the night of my birthday, while having drinks at the bar with some fellow passengers we witnessed no less than 15 whales right outside our windows. The whales were eating and coming out of the water with their large mouths. I can't believe how close to the ship they were and then a leopard seal floated by in a pool on an iceberg. I had told the guides I wanted to see a leopard seal for my birthday and then at 11pm here one just floated on by the window as it just gazed up at the ship.

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