Antarctic Basecamp Adventure

10/10 - Excellent leaders, excellent food, small ship. Lots of activities.

Travelled: December 2024

10/10 - The Basecamp Adventure provides a larger variety of experiences in Antarctica. The expedition team worked hard to get everyone a kayaking, camping, and mountaineering experience. This enhanced the daily hiking and zodiac rides. The level of experience, training, and knowledge of the guides was heightened.

Travelled: December 2024

10/10 - Consistently had the opportunity to partake in activities. Despite the challenging weather, the expedition team always went above in beyond to relocate us to a location that was the most protected from the weather elements.

Travelled: December 2024

The expedition staff were excellent. Despite the challenges of Antarctic weather and changing continuous, they managed the programme to ensure maximum time off the boat exploring. The ship, its crew and organisation were excellent.

Travelled: December 2024

10/10 - Spectacular mix of activities and so many great chances each day to get off the boat. I appreciate that they didn’t charge extra for some of the activities which other companies seemed to do.

Travelled: December 2024

10/10 - It is an expedition with no accent on luxury dining and clothing, so I felt more like a real expedition and not just a "cruise". The people who in these conditions sign in are of the same taste for nature before facilities and we can find many opportunities for meaningful talks. Then there are a lot of activities, all the time, morning and afternoon, you really cannot make more of your time.

Travelled: December 2024

The trip was amazing. Catered for everything you could ever want.

Travelled: December 2024

10/10 - Because every day just got better and better... camping, kayaking, snowshoeing, mountaineering, zodiac outings, polar plunge - just awesome!!!

Travelled: November 2024

10/10 - It would be very difficult to find an Antarctica experience as enjoyable and as memorable.

Travelled: November 2024

10/10. Highly professional and experienced staff. Deliverables were above my expectations, especially on landing activities conducted.

Travelled: November 2024

10/10 - It was so well organised. It all went like clockwork. The expedition staff were so knowledgeable and friendly.

Travelled: November 2024

10/10 - All the staff aboard were the most helpful and professional. All the outdoor activities were excellent and well organised, never a dull moment.

Travelled: November 2024

10/10 - So many opportunities to get off the ship and experience Antarctica.

Travelled: November 2024

10/10 - It had all the activities (camping, kayaking, mountaineering, hiking, snowshoeing, etc) that I wanted and was included in the pricing. Swoop specialist Nardus recommended sharing a room and that help reduce costs for myself as a solo traveler. The trip also had a good number of days in Antarctica which allowed everyone a chance to do the basecamp activities.

Travelled: October 2024

10/10 - It exceeded expectations and was extremely professional run. It also allows you to experience many varied activities in Antarctica.

Travelled: March 2024

10/10 - Combines the activities with the amazing views of Antarctica! Was everything I wanted in this trip.

Travelled: March 2024

10/10 - The Basecamp Adventure allowed us to do more than just walk on the continent or take a zodiac ride. We experienced kayaking, mountaineering and even camping overnight! This was a true expedition and not just a cruise, which is exactly what we wanted. We got to experience Antarctica on several levels.

Travelled: February 2024

10/10 - Highly organized and qualified crew and expedition staff. Excursions, meals, accommodation, all flawless. Loved the daily recaps and plans for the next day, the maps of where we sailed and anchored, and the lectures by staff. Entire 54 staff were friendly. Ship was clean, food was good, cabin was nicer than expected.

Travelled: February 2024

The staff were all sensational and did everything they could to give us the best experience possible.

Travelled: February 2024

10/10 - This was easily the best trip of my life. I think the Basecamp was perfect because of the variety of included activities.

Travelled: January 2024

Brilliant adventure holiday, super supportive guides on the boat, and they just kept us so busy with exploring trips every morning and every afternoon.

Travelled: January 2024

10/10 - It was just an absolutely incredible experience we will remember for a lifetime and still sad it's over. The whole trip was memorable, really. Like choosing a favorite child, it's hard to choose a most memorable moment.

Travelled: January 2024

10/10 - I wanted something where I could be active and fully immersed in. Each day there were landings and other opportunities to engage, learn and grow. I also enjoyed the mix of engagements; kayaking, camping, climbing, snowshoeing, etc. This is what I wanted to do... be active and not sit around. I felt that I got more than my money's worth and I learned more than I ever imagined.

Travelled: December 2023

10/10 - It is an ideal mix of activity and getting to see the peninsula. We never felt we were stuck on the ship. The size of the ship meant we could always land and explore and the staff and expedition team were outstanding.

Travelled: December 2023

10/10 - It met and exceeded my expectations.

Travelled: December 2023

10/10 - This is the perfect package for folks looking to get off the boat and out into the environment as much as possible. The expedition staff are knowledgeable and entertaining. The whole experience is stunning.

Travelled: December 2023

10/10 - Everything happened exactly as planned. Everyone was incredibly competent, friendly and professional. The ship, crew, food, accommodations, etc, were awesome.

Travelled: December 2023

I enjoyed the camping in a snow pit, kayaking through brash ice, snowshoeing in blizzard conditions, the polar plunge, the photo workshops, the many related talks about wildlife, glaciers, avalanches, history. The travelers were as excited and enthusiastic about our adventures as I was. I have found a new "tribe" to which I am proud to belong.

Travelled: December 2023

10/10 - I chose this Antarctica Basecamp Adventure expedition because it advertised more activities than the cruises I considered. It did not disappoint. In fact, it exceeded my expectations.

Travelled: December 2023

10/10 - This is the one to do! So much more than a cruise, enough time to adapt to the changing weather and get to experience so much more than just looking.

Travelled: December 2023

10/10 - Everything exceeded expectations - crew, expedition leaders, boat, food, and experiences!

Travelled: December 2023

10/10 - ALL OF IT WAS AMAZING!! Awesome activities, some much wildlife, the indescribable landscapes, the overwhelming awe, the incredible captain, staff, and crew, and all the open-minded and flexible passengers who brought so much positive energy to the experience.

Travelled: December 2023

10/10 - Loved all of the activities. The staff and food were great!

Travelled: December 2023

Great team, all experts in their fields; very friendly, always mixing in with passengers to make everyone feel welcome and included.

Travelled: December 2023

A trip to Antarctica is pricey and big time commitment, but it is 100% worth it. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Travelled: December 2023

10/10 - The crew were amazing / 100% professional and very delightful. They keep you busy and entertained. The activities were awesome; my personal favorite was the sea kayaking. The guides were very knowledgeable and energetic. They got us off the boat twice a day exploring and seeing new things.

Travelled: December 2023

Everything was great: activities for many interests, super helpful and friendly crew, lectures interesting and informative.

Travelled: November 2023

10/10 - Great ship, professional service, good food and we were always kept busy.

Travelled: November 2023

10/10 - The crew and staff on the boat were top notch! We had amazing weather. The activities were phenomenal and there were so many opportunities for landings and zodiac cruising. Every day was packed full of amazing activities.

Travelled: November 2023

10/10 - Amazing experience. Impossible to fully describe the trip, but anyone who's interested in adventures and Antarctica will love it.

Travelled: November 2023

10/10 - Value for money was excellent. Small ship felt intimate and never over crowded. Great food. All activities included.

Travelled: March 2023

10 - A fantastic trip. The crew and staff were excellent. The programme had to be adapted due to weather, but even plan C was exciting.

Travelled: March 2023

10/10 - Excellent adventure staff, very supportive, activities well planned and executed. I felt fully engaged throughout the tour. Great ship, food, zodiacs and guests.

Travelled: March 2023

Experienced captain and crew, great food, whole activity program was first class.

Travelled: March 2023

10/10 - We got a taste of everything (kayaking, mountain climbing, bivvying, polar plunging, seeing a ton of wildlife). The staff positioned us to get the most out of everything. We lucked out with the weather the first couple days, and even when it wasn't favorable, the staff made sure we had a great time. Life-changing experience.

Travelled: February 2023

10/10 – The expedition team and boat crew were outstanding. Every aspect of the trip, from getting us out 2x per day and expedition expertise to the ship (with stabilizers), room accommodations and hotel service, food was excellent, etc. As it turned out, the weather was very good almost the entire trip.

Travelled: February 2023

10/10 - Great staff and great atmosphere among the whole crew and expedition team. The leaders were top class. The Captain and his crew were so obliging and so accommodating. The housekeeping and catering team were so professional and warm and friendly.

Travelled: February 2023

Most memorable moment? Mountaineering and seeing Antarctica from up high.

Travelled: February 2023

10/10 - Everything was awesome, kayaking, camping, mountaineering and the zodiac rides!

Travelled: February 2023

10/10 - Simply amazing and words can’t really describe

Travelled: January 2023

The team do their best to give their customers the best possible experience, while taking into consideration the safety of the wildlife and guests.

Travelled: January 2023

Hiking on the continent and seeing the penguins, seals, whales, glaciers and icebergs. Kayaking, camping, mountaineering and going out on the Zodiacs were special as well.

Travelled: January 2023

10/10 - Awesome staff, in every way. The ship exceeded my expectations. The trip and activities were a lot of fun, Antarctica was amazing.

Travelled: January 2023

Everything was incredibly well organised: the food was fantastic and all the activities were completed for everyone - in fact by the end of the second day, we had kayaked, mountaineered, done the Polar Plunge, snowshoed around penguin colonies and were camping out in a snow hole we'd dug!

Travelled: January 2023

Camping on the ice with Saskia was 10/10. The absolute "polar silence" was incredible and unmatched, only broken by humpback whale blows and glacier cracks - incredible.

Travelled: January 2023

10/10 - We had incredible weather and wildlife sightings (which was definitely an element of luck) - but also the boat, staff, guides and kitchen were absolutely incredible. Really well run operation with things kept on time and all the adventures engaging.

Travelled: January 2023

Make sure you’re fit to fully enjoy basecamp trip. Be open-minded that all activities are all weather-dependant in order to avoid disappointment.

Travelled: January 2023

We learned a lot about the animals in Antarctica, the geopolitics, the whaling history and the expedition histories. Very interesting. This makes us more closely connected to Antarctica and appreciate all its beauty and complexity. The animals are just adorable.

Travelled: December 2022

10/10 - The basecamp adventure was definitely the best option for us, as we wanted to see and experience as much as possible outside of the ship. Some big cruises don’t even allow you to set foot on land, but we got the full experience by choosing this option.

Travelled: December 2022

I'd say the staff was incredible all around. All were easy to talk to on board the ship and gave freely of their time. On shore or in a Zodiac, they were knowledgeable and friendly, and at all times helpful.

Travelled: December 2022

Stepping onto the continent for the first time was really a special moment, I loved camping on the continent...the kayaking was amazing, I could go on forever. What a fantastic trip!

Travelled: December 2022

I wanted a trip that included a lot of activities, so this particular trip was perfect for me.

Travelled: December 2022

I could have never expected such a special trip as the one I had! The voyage was magnificent, the team made the experience unforgettable, there was not a single moment I would change, our guides were so passionate to provide us all the opportunities they could to spot wildlife, enjoy breathtaking landscapes and get as close as possible to this frozen land, never compromising safety.

Travelled: December 2022

The crew and guides were exceptional. Everyone would go above and beyond to make our stay just a little bit better.

Travelled: December 2022

10/10 - It is a once in a lifetime trip. Created true core memories for me and my family. This was an active trip; we definitely experienced Antarctica from the hiking, kayaking, mountaineering and zodiac cruises. The camping and polar plunge were amazing experiences! Our guides were friendly, knowledgeable and simply awesome. They truly enhanced the experience. Perfect ship for the experience too. Right size, right capabilities. The entire adventure from what we did, who helped us do, the ship (and the entire crew ) were great.

Travelled: December 2022

Fantastic staff. Everyone on expedition team was friendly and amazing. Safety was first. Every team member was enjoyable to spend time with daily.

Travelled: December 2022

The wildlife was incredible. Landing right next to penguins and viewing leopard seals up close was unbelievable.

Travelled: December 2022

The wildlife was pretty spectacular. We saw orcas, whales, birds, penguins and seals. Photos turned out wonderful.

Travelled: December 2022

10/10 - Damn near perfect. There was nothing that the ship could have done better to make this a magical trip in every single way. Staff was on point, clean, nice rental gear, boots, equipment. They invited us into their 'home' for two weeks. As a solo female traveller, I was safe at all times, whether in cabins or on land.

Travelled: December 2022

Most memorable moment: the experiences offered, including daily landings, kayaking, mountaineering and zodiac cruises as available. This provided days filled with adventure and bringing you up and close and personal to the vast and beautiful landscape.

Travelled: December 2022

Tip: choose a trip that includes excursions and activities in the overall cost. Your days will be filled with a well curated and active schedule. You will have the flexibility to relax and there is something for everyone. There was never a dull moment.

Travelled: December 2022

10/10 - Utterly amazing trip! The team and the ship were just incredible in every way

Travelled: December 2022

Friendly knowledgeable staff, great excursions that maximized time off the boat, and food that was far higher quality and varied than anyone expected.

Travelled: December 2022

10/10 - I'm still mentally processing all the things we saw and the experiences I had; it's almost overwhelming how much got packed into 'only' two weeks.

Travelled: December 2022

Penguins are one of the funniest animals and thieves I have ever seen! Whale sightings from the deck and Zodiac boats was one of the best and top listings on my bucket list. Thanks!

Travelled: December 2022

Mountaineering 1.2 miles fairly straight with ice pick in one hand and roped to guide with one other - when we reached the top it was exhilarating.

Travelled: December 2022

10/10 - The trip and ship operations and crew were fantastic!

Travelled: December 2022

10/10 - Great ship, activities and food

Travelled: December 2022

10/10 - It was a fantastic trip and the Expedition Guides were great fun.

Travelled: December 2022

The staff was just super. They bent over backwards to accommodate the myriad of abilities and desires of their guests. We were also blessed with perfect weather. I enjoyed the variety of excursions to include kayaking, snowshoeing, zodiac tours, hiking, and camping.

Travelled: December 2022

The expedition leaders were exceptional - SO knowledgeable in their fields, competent, inclusive - their lectures were a high point when we were on the boat. Camaraderie among the passengers was also memorable - such a diverse and eclectic group of travelers!!! The experience was unparalleled in every respect !

Travelled: November 2022

If you have any doubts, Antarctica it's one of the best and most fantastic destinations, and basecamp is the best way to experience it.

Travelled: November 2022

The kayaking was one of the best days, and the ice camping was the best night (and morning thereafter with a beautiful sunrise on the mountain tops). The most exhilarating moment was the polar plunge (while it was lightly snowing). OMG the water was so cold! But it brought up this feeling of great anticipation and excitedness that I haven't felt since I was a child.

Travelled: November 2022

The only misgivings I had were that it would be too "easy" or "luxurious" or something, but the activities were certainly challenging and authentic and experientially rich. Exactly what I had hoped for.

Travelled: November 2022

10/10 - All activities all the time. We were always doing something, which is exactly what I wanted.

Travelled: November 2022

10 - It was so much more than "just a cruise." Activities were safe and allowed for participation regardless of your age, ability, etc. The educational aspects of the region, the wildlife, the history, the current processes in place to "manage" the area and preserve its unique wild state - everything was phenomenal !!!

Travelled: November 2022

I waited over two years to go on this trip because of Covid. It was well worth the wait. Everyone who has ever thought of going to Antarctica and has the means should go. Go now while you still can!

Travelled: December 2021

Most memorable moment: hard to choose just one! Penguins swimming underwater en masse. A huge, unusually large pod of orca feeding. The magnificent mountain peaks and sunlit valleys beneath them, and on and on. Truly something I will remember every day of my life!

Travelled: December 2021

Most memorable moment occurred as we kayaked through icebergs under the sunny blue skies outside Cuverville.

Travelled: December 2021

Absolutely spectacular expedition team. So incredibly smart and knowledgeable. Very friendly and accommodating as well.

Travelled: December 2021

The overall expedition team exceeded my expectations as far as knowledge, skills and experience. It was a very dedicated team.

Travelled: December 2021

Our guide, Steffie, told us to put down our cameras when we were on an outing on the zodiac, and just listen! It was surreal - the peace that surrounded us, the sound of the whales, blowing through their blowhole, the water lapping around us - I realized, I have not actually been listening for years!

Travelled: February 2020

Loved it! We saw lots of penguins, whales, and some seals! We got more and better pictures than expected :)

Travelled: December 2019

The expedition staff far surpassed all my expectations. My favourite moment was just sitting with the penguin colonies and watching them interact with each other. An absolutely incredible experience!

Travelled: December 2019

The expedition team was one of a kind. They were incredibly talented, knowledgeable and would sit and discuss anything at length.

Travelled: December 2019

Most memorable moment was seeing penguins for the first time as we were on the mountaineering walk. Chinstrap penguins - they were so close! 🥰

Travelled: December 2019

This was an absolutely spectacular trip. We booked for and achieved all of the activities and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves in fantastic weather. Both clients and staff/crew on board were very friendly and the big surprise was the amount and quality of the food.

Travelled: December 2018

The ship's crew - both staff and guides - were amazing and there were great fellow travellers too.

Travelled: December 2018

An amazing experience, it was beyond my expectations.

Travelled: November 2018

We totally enjoyed and were absolutely happy with all the activities, including shore landings, mountaineering, kayaking, camping and the zodiac cruises.

Travelled: November 2018

This was truly a trip of a lifetime. The staff ensured it was a safe and incredible experience. The other guests were interesting, like minded individuals. The wildlife was up close and personal. To be a guest in such a magical place was a true privilege.

Travelled: January 2018

This was truly a trip of a lifetime. The staff ensured it was a safe and incredible experience. The views were beyond imagination. To be a guest in such a magical place was a true privilege.

Travelled: December 2017

For active people who wanted to do everything, this was absolutely the best trip. First and foremost, the entire crew was excellent, everyone was professional, knowledgeable and hard working. Having all the excursions, kayaking, mountaineering, etc. included made it stress-free and a lot of fun. As an active person, I think this is the best way to see the continent.

Travelled: December 2017

The trip lived up to expectations, we have already recommended to others. And with our active lifestyle, the basecamp experience was a great match.

Travelled: December 2017

The highlight of the trip was mountain climbing in a snowstorm. I was surprised by a lot of interesting and accomplished people.

Travelled: November 2017

Kayaking and snowshoeing were brilliant. The highlight was the grandeur of the landscape.

Travelled: November 2017