Get to know me

I was born and raised in Suffolk but have also lived in Leeds, London, Australia, Cape Town and now Bristol! I worked at an adventure travel company for 9 years before I joined Swoop and have been lucky enough to experience some of the most amazing places our world has to offer.

Travel remains one of my biggest passions, and I now get to enjoy it with my partner and young son. I love how it changes you after every trip. It broadens your mind, challenges your views and breaks down stereotypes. I have always been a big fan of the most remote parts of the world – the harder to get to the better. 

Michael
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As the Customer Experience Team Manager, my role is to help, prepare, support and excite you for what will hopefully be one of your most memorable and life-changing adventures.

Michael Battley Polar Customer Experience Team Leader

My top 5 Antarctic experiences

  • Being blown away by the sheer scale, remoteness and unspoilt natural beauty of Antarctica
  • Watching gigantic icebergs float by from the window in my cabin – just amazing
  • Seeing whales during the zodiac boat cruises. There were so many during March, I could barely count them!
  • Kayaking alongside playful penguins as they splashed through the glassy polar waters
  • Taking part in citizen science – from seabird surveys to cloud surveys – with our enthusiastic expedition guides
Two men kayak in Antarctica