Von

United States Of America

Customer
Rating

8

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?”

Von's Trip Date:

13th Feb - 25th Feb 2025

What was your most memorable moment?

A whale splashing me with his fin from five feet away.

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?

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8 out of 10

On a scale of 0 to 10, how would you rate your trip: Antarctic Basecamp Adventure?

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9 out of 10

Tell us about the Plancius

Cabin was fine and food was great. Internet did not work very well

Tell us about the expedition team

Expedition team was very knowledgeable and friendly. Only exception was Owein who sometimes had a short temper.

Were Swoop right to recommend Oceanwide Expeditions?

Yes

Tell us about Zodiac excursions

Enjoyed zodiacs and felt safe. Sometimes they ran a little long.

Do you have any tips or advice for other people planning a trip to Antarctica?

Bring layers and expect to have only sporadic internet. Warn people ahead of time the frequency of seasickness in the Drake Passage.

Has your experience changed your perspective in any way?

Much appreciation and respect for Oceanwide. Loved Antarctica and all the wildlife

Do you have any recommendations for Swoop, or feedback about the team?

The one recommendation would be make your website more user friendly. It is too cluttered and difficult to find what you want. It was not very logical

How prepared and excited for Antarctica did you feel?

I felt prepared and was excited

Would you consider another trip to Antarctica with Swoop?

Yes

Would you be interested in travelling to Patagonia with Swoop?

No

Would you be interested in travelling to The Arctic with Swoop?

Yes

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