Brock Stephens
United States Of America
Customer
Rating
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?”
Brock Stephens' Trip Date:
28th Feb - 13th Mar 2026
What was your most memorable moment?
The most memorable moment was kayaking at Charlotte Bay and being surrounded all around by 20+ humpback whales! Truly incredible!
Which of the following best describes your adventure?
Life changing
On a scale of 0 to 10, how likely is it that you would recommend Swoop to a friend or colleague?
10 out of 10
On a scale of 0 to 10, how would you rate your trip: Crossing the Circle in Style?
10 out of 10
Tell us about the expedition team
I can’t thank the expedition staff more! I think I talked to at least 20 of them and they were all amazing! I want to offer special shoutouts to Gilda, Julie, Erin, Kelly and Emily!! They all went out of their way for me and truly made my Antarctica trip that much more special! Quark is super lucky to have them as a part of the team! It’s the amazing Quark team that made me book my next trip to the Arctic with Quark!
Tell us about the Kayaking
I couldn’t recommend the sea kayaking program more! It gives you a unique experience and perspective when you get to kayak in Antarctica waters and see wild life and icebergs up close!! Special shoutout to Kelly and Matt who were our kayak guides!! They were both so awesome and our kayaking group felt like a family while onboard!!
When are you thinking of taking your next trip?
Beyond 12 months
Would you like to receive our email newsletter about our other destinations?
Yes
Would you be interested in travelling to Scotland, Ireland, New Zealand, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, Kenya, The Galapagos, Peru or Iceland with one of our trusted partners?
Yes
Would you be interested in travelling to the Arctic with our sister company, Swoop Arctic?
Yes
Would you be interested in travelling to Patagonia with Swoop?
Yes
Would you consider another trip to Antarctica with Swoop?
Yes
Do you have any tips or advice for other people planning a trip to Antarctica?
The first tip I have is to do research on what type of Antarctica trip you’d like!! The trips are different lengths, go to different destinations and some offer different perks like Heli flightseeing and crossing the Antarctica circle!! The second tip I have is to not over pack!! I went in March which was summer and the weather isn’t as cold as people think, a couple layers plus a park is usually more than enough!! Lastly, keep an open mind!! The weather in Antarctica changes so quick so the itinerary can change at any point!! Keep a true expedition mind set!
Has your experience changed your perspective in any way?
It definitely has changed my perspective because I realized once I got the taste of polar travel that it now makes me want to not just come back to Antarctica but visit the Arctic which is what I’m planning for 2027!! It truly opens your eyes and makes you understand that places like Antarctica exist and are amazing to see!! I usually like to stick with itineraries but this expedition taught me to go with the flow and embrace the true expedition mindset by enjoying the moment and my time in Antarctica and not focus strictly on the itinerary!!
Do you have any recommendations for Swoop, or feedback about the team?
I want to thank Colin, Sarah Orson and Jody!! They were so great at answering any questions I had and made sure I was fully prepared for my trip!! They were incredible to deal with and I can’t thank them enough!!
