Nick Boldt
Colombia
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?”
Nick Boldt's Trip Date:
24th Dec - 10th Jan 2018
Nick Boldt's Ship:
PlanciusOverall, how was your trip?
We loved the excursions, especially kayaking. The age range onboard made it fun to hang out with other passengers, and the expedition crew was out of this world.
In one sentence, what did you think of Antarctica? Did it live up to your expectations?
It was an epic adventure
Would you visit again?
Yes
How was the service that Swoop provided?
John was a great help from day 1, steering us toward the cruise that was best for us. Without his guidance, I doubt we would have found something so perfect for us.
How likely is it that you would recommend Swoop to a friend?
10 out of 10
You chose a/an experience. How was that experience?
The trip was excellent. Can't say enough about the expedition crew - they were professional and always willing to go above and beyond.
If Swoop arranged some of your travel before/after your voyage. How did we do?
Arrangements and logistics were clear. There were a few small details here and there that weren't quite lined up with what other passengers knew but overall it was great.
How were your experiences on the zodiac excursions and shore landings?
The excursions were the absolute highlight. I wish we could have kayaked more. Please please add the option for Standup Paddleboarding (SUP)! That was what I wanted the most. One other guest brought his own SUP and was allowed to use it - I had asked prior to the trip and was told no.
Do you have any tips or advice for other people planning a trip to Antarctica?
For active people who wanted to do everything this was absolutely the best trip. First and foremost, the entire crew was excellent. From hotel to kitchen to expedition guides, everyone was professional, knowledgeable and hard working. Having all the excursions (kayaking, mountaineering, etc.) included it made it stress free and a lot of fun. As an active person, I think this is the best way to see the continent. The food was very good, we were never hungry. Bar prices were very reasonable for a cruise. I can't say enough about the expedition team, including the Leader Lynn. What an amazing bunch of people who were so friendly and made sure we all got the most out of the visit. Due to the calm seas and good weather, they even added more excursions than were planned. We were in room 401 which is a twin superior with 2 windows (rear and port facing). This is a great room for lots of light and windows, and as a superior, included a few bottles of wine and snacks. The demographics of the passengers were great with ages ranging from 10 – 70 years old. Probably the average age was mid-40s which made it a lot of fun ... everyone was super active and there wasn't a lot of sitting around. If you have an adventurous streak and want to go to Antarctica on a smaller boat with lots of activities, do this!
