Swoop Antarctica Blog
Tom returned at the end of November from an Antarctic Basecamp Adventure in Antarctica, where he kayaked climbed and camped on the ice, using the ship as a base. Here he tells us some more about his trip… What did you think of the Cruise Operator? They were an exceptional company. I was amazingly impressed […]
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Many guests on our Antarctica Cruises ask us what to take with them on a trip, so here’s some advice on what to expect weather wise, and how to prepare yourself for facing the elements! What to Expect from the Weather… The average temperature in the Antarctic Peninsula area in the summer months ranges around […]
Read MoreWhen I hear the word ‘Antarctica’, lots of images are conjured up in my mind, but those that stand out most are icebergs, penguins, whiteness and standing in the middle of nowhere in complete silence. But Antarctica means different things to different people. Many think of its explorers and adventurers, from Shackleton and Scott’s failed […]
Read MoreOne of the obvious perks of doing what we do is that we occasionally get to visit the wonderful places that we talk about with our clients each day. However trips to Antarctica aren’t as frequent as we’d like, so when one of the vessels we work with is passing through Europe we seize the […]
Read MoreIn December 2012 Ian and Beth explored the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the Ocean Nova on a 7 day Fly & Cruise trip. Prior to their Antarctica trip they went trekking in Torres del Paine and onto the Patagonian Ice Cap itself. They were kind enough to share a few thoughts on their trip… With the […]
Read MoreRay contacted us back in November 2012 with the idea of spending 5 days in Antarctica. We recommended the 5-day Express Antarctica tour, which in just 5 days takes you from the tip of Patagonia down to the South Shetland Islands, just off the coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. Ray visited Antarctica on 14th January […]
Read MoreA Fly-and-sail cruise is a fantastic way to journey to the Antarctic Peninsula, taking 2.5 hours instead of 2 days by boat, but the weather can have an effect on how you get there. After a day of set backs on 8th December, Dileep and the other 52 members of the group flying out to […]
Read MoreChoosing how and where to explore the Great White Continent can often be difficult when you’re mesmerised by so many idyllic sounding isles, bays and coves and operators don’t always explain where the best spots are. We offer some images and insight into a journey through the northern part of the Antarctic Peninsula. If you’re […]
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