South Georgia, Antarctica and Falklands Explorer Reviews | Swoop Antarctica

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Ralph Pollack - USA Travelled: February 2019

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10

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The highlight was seeing hundreds of thousands of king penguins in South Georgia. The glaciers and icebergs were breathtaking. Was wonderful to see whales, but I most enjoyed the many and playful fur seals. Great group of fellow travelers. Very enjoyable to get to know people from other countries. No surprises.

Patricia Schenkkan - USA Travelled: December 2018

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10

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The expedition crew was excellent, very knowledgeable and friendly. They were obviously enjoying the trip and landscapes and wildlife as much as we were. The other passengers were also friendly and personable. 100 (+/- 10) passengers made it possible to meet almost everyone. The aft deck on the Herculean Sky was a bonus....a great place outdoors to have lunch and watch birds ans WHALES (100s of them). The sheer size of the penguin rookeries was breathtaking.

Jean - USA Travelled: December 2023

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5

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Seeing the penguins, seals, whales was the highlight of my trip. Seeing the biggest iceberg in the world was pretty awesome too.

Bill - USA Travelled: December 2023

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10

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Kayaking with the humpbacks

Scott & Nereida Paris (agent=Elyse Zebede) - Travelled: December 2018

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10

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Great service from Swoop. They did an excellent boat matching my interests to the right trip. Hebridean Sky is a luxury small boat. The accommodations were very comfortable, while the cabins large. Food was very good. Guides were outstanding. Cannot describe the experience of walking near a wave of 150,000 penguins, seals, and petrols. The nesting Albatross’ was a sight to see. The pace was comfortable and the time on board was relaxing, enjoyable, and very educational. The small ship of 100 people allowed quick access to the landing sites.

Chris - UK Travelled: January 2020

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10

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Kayaking with humpback whales virtually touching the boats

Steven Goldman - USA Travelled: January 2018

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8

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The highlight was without a doubt was South Georgia due to its magnificent scenery and wildlife. There was a mixture of people , most were very nice.

Heather - USA Travelled: February 2020

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10

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So many, but the most memorable was the humpback whale that came to our boat as we were getting ready to leave the Antarctic peninsula. The whale spent nearly 20 minutes entertaining the boat, and checking us out, not an inhibition in the world. We waved excitedly as it turned and fluked a final goodbye.

Dave Stone - UK Travelled: February 2019

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10

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South Georgia would rank as the highlight insofar as the scenery and the wildlife were both off the scale. The expedition team were excellent, both in terms of the varied and informative lectures, and their professionalism conducting the excursions. The 'Island Sky' staff were first-rate as well, from the ship's officers getting us into sheltered inlets, to the superb catering, and the tireless deck hands and hotel workers. Biggest surprise: Drake Lake! Magic moment: Being 'inspected' by a fur seal pup.

Deepak - USA Travelled: January 2020

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9

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Too many The mighty albatrosses the island of South Georgia and the masses of penguins at St Andrews bay

Isabelle - Canada Travelled: February 2020

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10

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Meeting a colony of 15 thousand penguins on our first day in South Georgia. Stepping on the Antarctic continent for the first time. Getting up close and personal with so many humpback whales.

Eric - USA Travelled: December 2023

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10

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Watching the icebergs, and large pods of whales and Orca’s.

Anna Kettley - UK Travelled: December 2018

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10

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It was fantastic - South Georgia was such a special place for wildlife and the peninsula was spectacular. Too many magical moments to mention, but being surrounded by 150-200 humpback whales was one of the highlights.

Jennifer - Canada Travelled: December 2023

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10

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Wildlife encounters up close while kayaking (with humpback whales and seals and penguins)

Rhian - UK Travelled: January 2020

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10

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On our final day in Antarctica at Fournier Bay, we were kayaking & were surrounded by humpback whales breaching & flapping their fins & towering icebergs, rolling & calving. It was sensory overload. We will remember that for ever!

Mike - UK Travelled: February 2023

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9

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Both South Georgia and the Antarctic rate equally but meeting the wildlife was incredible

Cheng Keat - Malaysia Travelled: December 2023

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8

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Landing on the 7th Continent! The surreal feeling of like walking side be side with a David Attenborough cameraman filming for the Frozen Continent documentary.

Simon Young - UK Travelled: October 2019

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10

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Walking through the penguin colonies in South Georgia...

Jessica - USA Travelled: December 2023

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9

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Seeing the Orcas, two days in a row.

Wendy - Canada Travelled: December 2022

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7

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Seeing the thousands of Penguins and birds that call Antarctica home.

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