Kirk
United States Of America
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?”
Kirk's Trip Date:
19th Jan - 31st Jan 2025
What was your most memorable moment?
A 20 minute zodiac segment where we saw a leopard seal, blue eyed shags, weddell seal, gentoo penguins and a close encounter with a humpback whale.
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?
9 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
Yes we enjoyed them very much and felt safe. Most memorable (see above).
Tell us about the expedition team
They were great. So many stood out: Elena, Mark, Jack, Leo, Katia, Joslyn, Andrea, Sydney Favorite lecture: Jack - discovery of Antarctica and Joslyn, Soph, Leo and Ryan - over wintering in Antarctica.
Tell us about the Sylvia Earle
Great ship and the cabin was very nice. Food was good with many choices. I would sail on the Sylvia Earle again.
Tell us about the Camping
Was not available, too late in the season.
Do you have any tips or advice for other people planning a trip to Antarctica?
Choose the type of trip you want: expedition, twice-a-day zodiac landings and cruises, modest adventure, a zodiac cruise once every day or two, cruise, no landings.
How prepared and excited for Antarctica did you feel?
Very prepared and excited
Do you have any recommendations for Swoop, or feedback about the team?
Work to improve the connections with the specific ship we are going on. The webinars had people going on multiple ships with different itinerary's and level of adventure.
Would you be interested in travelling to Patagonia with Swoop?
No
Would you be interested in travelling to The Arctic with Swoop?
No
Would you consider another trip to Antarctica with Swoop?
No