Lily
Australia
Customer
Rating
10
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?”
Lily's Trip Date:
3rd Mar - 14th Mar 2023
What was your most memorable moment?
Getting married on Petermann Island with the penguins
Which of the following best describes your adventure?
Life changing
On a scale of 0 to 10, how likely is it that you would recommend Swoop to a friend or colleague?
10 out of 10
On a scale of 0 to 10, how would you rate your trip: Antarctic Fly & Sail Combination?
10 out of 10
Were Swoop right to recommend Aurora Expeditions?
Yes
Tell us about Zodiac excursions
Excellent. Zodiacs are in excellent condition. Loading and unloading zodiacs were very quick. Staff were very helpful in offering assistance. The best part was having the seals swimming up to the zodiacs
Tell us about the expedition team
Exceptional team. Everyone was friendly, highly knowledgeable and all in good spirits. We enjoyed all our interactions with expedition staff. Special thanks to Howard Whelan for organising of wedding ceremony and Matt Horspool for his beautiful photos. We enjoyed learning from all the other staff too, Leo, Erik, Jonathan, Ivan, Brigetta, Anne and Dave. Erik's dry announcements and jokes were hilarious
Tell us about the Sylvia Earle
Exceeded all expectations. Cabin is well designed, new and spacious. Food was amazing and plentiful. We would be happy to choose this ship again
Tell us about Santiago
We didn't spend much time here
Tell us about Punta Arenas
Lovely little town, very clean, safe and walkable
Do you have any tips or advice for other people planning a trip to Antarctica?
It is very warm on the ship, about 24-25 degrees Celsius. It was only cold on the outside deck and on the zodiacs. We were only outside for maximum of 2hrs at a time and crew were happy to take us back early. We definitely overpacked thermals and jackets
Has your experience changed your perspective in any way?
Antarctica is a magically place unlike any others we've visited. It is also a fragile ecosystem that is sensitive to global changes and the actions of the rest of the world
How prepared and excited for Antarctica did you feel?
Adequate
Would you consider another trip to Antarctica with Swoop?
No
Would you be interested in travelling to Patagonia with Swoop?
No
Would you be interested in travelling to The Arctic with Swoop?
No
