Suzanne
South Africa
Customer
Rating
9
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?”
Suzanne's Trip:
Crossing the Antarctic CircleSuzanne's Trip Date:
4th Jan - 25th Jan 2023
Suzanne's Ship:
Sylvia EarleWhat was your most memorable moment?
Anchoring in Borgen Bay - such a beautiful place Polar Plunge!
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?
9 out of 10
On a scale of 0 to 10, how would you rate your trip: Crossing the Antarctic Circle?
10 out of 10
Were Swoop right to recommend Aurora Expeditions?
Yes
Tell us about the wildlife
We were not expecting too much wildlife as this expedition is about the wilderness. However we saw lots of different penguins in breeding colonies, and whales and seals, and birds. This is not the trip for you if wildlife is the most important factor
Tell us about Zodiac excursions
We had far more zodiac cruises than i thought we would. It is the best way to see the icebergs and the whales
Tell us about the expedition team
Howard - Expedition Leader: just great. Tried to get us to remote places and explore. Rodger - incredible knowledge of wildlife in Antarctica. So calm. Patient Ian - wildlife expert. Again, keen to share knowledge, calm Nina - history expert and advocate of Antarctic protection. So knowledgable and enthusiastic
Tell us about the Sylvia Earle
Cant imagine choosing another ship! Our cabin was better than expected. The size of the ship was big enough to tackle the crossing but small enough that we could all get ashore every day. No frills, easy flow. The food was good - would have liked more fresh vegetables and interesting salads - it was bit carb heavy?
Do you have any tips or advice for other people planning a trip to Antarctica?
Leave a lot of spare time either side of ship departure and return. Everyone we met had had travel plans disrupted! And not just in Argentina, although the south american airline companies change and cancel flights every few weeks it seems! We wish we had taken hiking shoes as whilst in Ushaia there is very little to do without them. And you have to allow quite a lot of time there
How prepared and excited for Antarctica did you feel?
Very prepared. We were given all the information we needed for packing
Would you consider another trip to Antarctica with Swoop?
Yes
Would you be interested in travelling to Patagonia with Swoop?
Yes
Would you be interested in travelling to The Arctic with Swoop?
Yes
