Alex

Alex is our Head of Antarctica, he returned from his first trip to the 7th continent sixteen years ago firmly bitten by 'polar fever' and obsessed with icebergs. Since then, in …
Discover MoreJoin us for our next free webinar, 'A Day in Antarctica', taking place on Wednesday 13th January 2021.
6pm GMT | 10am PST | 1pm EST
Our expert panel will guide you through the day to day of an Antarctic expedition cruise. If you're considering a voyage to the 7th continent, but you're not entirely sure what to expect, this is the webinar for you.
We'll be hosting an extended Q&A session after the event for those wishing to stick around with our panel. The event finishes at 7pm GMT (11am PST, 2pm EST) at which point our Q&A will run for a further 20 minutes.
With over 160 days spent in Antarctica between them, Swoop experts Alex and David share a combined knowledge of the White Continent that's hard to beat. They've crossed the Antarctic Circle, camped out on the Peninsula, kayaked the Southern Ocean, explored hidden bays by zodiac and experienced every part of the season.
Alex is our Head of Antarctica, he returned from his first trip to the 7th continent sixteen years ago firmly bitten by 'polar fever' and obsessed with icebergs. Since then, in …
Discover MoreDavid dreamt of visiting Antarctica as a child. His chance came in 2012 and since then he's clocked up 20 Antarctic trips. His Antarctic knowledge is encyclopedic and his …
Discover MoreExtending 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 MoreMonth of travel, length of trip, whether you fly or sail, and the level of comfort will have an influence on the end price. Let Swoop's deep knowledge guide you.
Discover MoreFrom zodiac safaris and continental landings to expert-led lectures, there’s absolutely no risk of boredom.
Discover MoreWith over 50 years of Antarctic experience between us, we can help guide you to exactly the right trip for you.