Kevin
Canada
Customer
Rating
8
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?”
Kevin's Trip Date:
23rd Dec - 3rd Feb 2026
What was your most memorable moment?
The king penguin colony at St. Andrew's Bay on South Georgia Island.
Which of the following best describes your adventure?
Great holiday
On a scale of 0 to 10, how likely is it that you would recommend Swoop to a friend or colleague?
8 out of 10
Were Swoop right to recommend Aurora Expeditions?
Yes
Tell us about Zodiac excursions
Overall they were good, but a couple of them were boring / too slow and/or the boat driver didn't think about people wanting to take photos and/or enjoy the moment.
Tell us about the expedition team
Runa (the team leader) was great and clearly good at planning and logistics. John gave good talks and I appreciate that he stopped the zodiac on our last zodiac cruise and reminded us to enjoy the silence and the feeling of the antarctic. Heather gave great talks and made a number of passengers interested in geology, just from her enthusiasm. Peter's talks were interesting (for people who knew basic biology) and I appreciated his bird knowledge.
Tell us about the Sylvia Earle
A very nice, well appointed ship. I don't have anything to compare it to, but it felt modern, clean, and safe.
Something Else?
I have food allergies and very much appreciated the food labels and personal attention at breakfast and dinner to ensure I did not get sick.
How prepared and excited for Antarctica did you feel?
Very prepared. I did find the SWOOP portal a bit overwhelming and repetitive because there is a lot of overlapping material. It would be great if it could be simplified to just a few things to read and one talk but then I imagine a lot of people don't read the material and ask their questions anyway...
Would you consider another trip to Antarctica with Swoop?
No
Would you be interested in travelling to Patagonia with Swoop?
No
Would you be interested in travelling to The Arctic with Swoop?
No
Would you be interested in travelling to Scotland, Ireland, New Zealand, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, Kenya or The Galapagos, with one of our trusted partners?
No
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
