Doug
Canada
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?”
Doug's Trip Date:
24th Feb - 20th Mar 2024
What was your most memorable moment?
There are so many!! Fortuna Bay surrounded by thousands of King penguins and hundreds of juvenile fur seals. The history at Grytviken, with the story of Shackleton. The black browed albatross colony on the Falklands next to a rockhopper penguin colony. Icebergs of every size, shape and colour including getting close to one of the biggest icebergs in the world A23a. Standing on the continent of Antarctica among penguins, icebergs and fur seals. And then there was the great crew and staff of the Sea Spirit and the fantastic food!!! An incredible trip!!!
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: Explore Antarctica, South Georgia and Falklands?
10 out of 10
Tell us about the expedition team
They were all fantastic!! When my computer charger died. I noticed that Steffen Graupner had the same type of computer and he offered to charge my computer at any time. Sergey Shirokiy gave a great lecture on the Shackleton expedition. Sven Lidstrom and 'Pepper'and gave very interesting lecture on living for a year on an Antarctic research station.
Has your experience changed your perspective in any way?
After seeing and experiencing all the things we came across on this trip it has reaffirmed how important my actions are in conserving the environment.
Do you have any recommendations for Swoop, or feedback about the team?
I have one recommendation. On the Zodiac cruises I think it would be very helpful for the expedition leader who is running the boat to institute two or three, one minute long 'quiet times' during each cruise. It is a bit distracting to have people talking constantly during the cruise when you are trying to video the surroundings and capture the sounds without constant chatter. I know, we are all very excited to be there but sometimes you just want to take in all that is going on around you without distractions. I think quiet times would really add to the experience.
How prepared and excited for Antarctica did you feel?
I had wanted to do this trip for over 30 years so I was well prepared and excited
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?
No
