Stephanie
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?”
Stephanie's Trip Date:
28th Feb - 11th Mar 2026
What was your most memorable moment?
Watching leopard seals go in for a kill from a zodiac and the crew celebrating my 50th birthday.
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: Encounter the Antarctic Circle?
10 out of 10
Were Swoop right to recommend Albatros Expeditions?
Yes
Tell us about Zodiac excursions
Wow! is all I can say. We had six days and 10 excursions total with cruises and landings. The team made sure we were safe every time and made the most of our time to see the most.
Tell us about the expedition team
Lu and his team were phenomenal. They are all so kind and wonderful. They were all great, especially, Leonie, Otto, Laurence, Kate, Hella, Rodrigo, Will, and Tammy. I loved the polar women's lecture on International Women's Day. Tammy photography lecture was great too!
Tell us about the Ocean Albatros
Great ship! Food was amazing and so different each day. The service staff was so incredibly friendly. Rowel, Willard, and Denise were the stand outs! Great service!
Do you have any tips or advice for other people planning a trip to Antarctica?
Mark it off your list, it's so worth it!
Has your experience changed your perspective in any way?
Seeing the end of the world is a life changing experience. The glaciers and wildlife are unbelievable.
Do you have any recommendations for Swoop, or feedback about the team?
Nothing specific
How prepared and excited for Antarctica did you feel?
Very and very :) I researched for two years and watch so many vlogs.
Would you consider another trip to Antarctica with Swoop?
Yes
Would you be interested in travelling to Patagonia with Swoop?
No
Would you be interested in travelling to the Arctic with our sister company, Swoop Arctic?
No
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 like to receive our email newsletter about our other destinations?
No
When are you thinking of taking your next trip?
Within 12 months
