Lesley
United Kingdom
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?”
Lesley's Trip Date:
28th Feb - 12th Mar 2025
What was your most memorable moment?
We had a humpback whale come right up beside our zodiac where it stayed for about half an hour! It was so playful and curious, skyhopping to see what was going on and swimming around genuinely like it was playing with us. It was incredible!
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: South Shetland Islands & Antarctica Voyage?
10 out of 10
Were Swoop right to recommend Albatros Expeditions?
Yes
Tell us about Zodiac excursions
We felt safe at all times, the safety briefings were clear and the staff were great and making sure we all followed the rules. It was incredible to get so close to the wildlife.
Tell us about the expedition team
Absolutely outstanding in everybody! Super friendly, incredibly knowledgeable and so passionate about what they do. I loved the lectures on seals and penguins in particular!
Tell us about the Ocean Albatros
The cabin was spotless, comfy and a lot bigger than I expected! The food was out of this world and I already miss the breakfasts!
Do you have any tips or advice for other people planning a trip to Antarctica?
Swoop were great at advising what ship to choose based on our wants and budget. I'm glad we didn't try to book by ourselves as the guidance we received is why we were able to have such a great experience on the ship and journey best suited to us.
Has your experience changed your perspective in any way?
It was the most incredible trip and I feel I've come home with a more open mind and my attitude to work stress has totally changed. I just feel I can see the bigger picture now and I can't thank Swoop and Albatros Expeditions enough for this trip, I think I needed it more than I realised!
Do you have any recommendations for Swoop, or feedback about the team?
Please keep doing what you're doing! Also I would like to thank Carola in particular, I got to my cabin where there was a birthday card, a cake and a bottle of champagne waiting for me! Such a lovely gesture which was much appreciated! We had the best honeymoon/birthday trip ever!
How prepared and excited for Antarctica did you feel?
Swoop had us very prepared which was amazing, and I was so excited that I couldn't believe it was finally happening until we got onto the boat!
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?
Yes