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As guides, guardians and travellers, we know these incredible places intimately and care about them deeply. From a world of options, we'll help you discover your perfect trip.

Market-leading expertise

Harness our 250,000 hours of Arctic experience. There's no question we can't answer.

Impartial advice at no cost

Expert advice on over 750 voyages to help you discover your perfect trip - and we don't charge.

Our Conservation pledge

We care deeply about protecting The Arctic, that's why 1% of our revenue goes to conservation.

Full concierge service

Need help planning a city add-on to your voyage? One of the many ways we make sure you're the Arctic's best-prepared travellers.

Over 750 Arctic cruises to choose from…

Our Polar Experts will navigate you through over 25 ships, 750 itineraries, and the most up to date prices to help find your Arctic itinerary. We don’t charge a commission and there’s no hidden fees. That’s why hundreds of travellers every year choose Swoop.

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What our customers think of Arctic cruises

I’ve already recommended Swoop to friends. Service was quick and honest.

Travelled: August 2026

Emmanouil Voitsidis - USA

Encountering a female polar bear on the pack ice in front of the ship. She performed for us beautifully, rolling and stretching in the snow, grooming herself and taking a good look at us!

Travelled: August 2026

Julie Stuttard - UK

We were very pleased with the direction the team made in helping us make the best choice for this trip. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we probably would not have taken the plunge without the Swoop team’s patient encouragement.

Travelled: August 2026

Ted Alden - Canada

Seeing walrus was an off boat highlight. Also getting off the boat to walk on the tundra was wonderful.

Travelled: July 2026

Toni Armstrong - Norway

Nardus, thank you for helping me identify and zero in on this particular voyage. Looking back after completing the expedition, i could not have chosen a better one.

Travelled: July 2026

Sushma Sundar - UK

The voyage was a tremendous success, and I loved every bit of it. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience, and I am deeply grateful for all your assistance in helping make it happen.

Travelled: July 2026

Sushma Sundar - UK

Spectacular scenery throughout the trip. Seeing three polar bears in one day added to the excitement!

Travelled: July 2026

Wendy Jackson - UK

Swoop really took the time to talk to us about what we liked and didn't like about our expedition to Antarctica (not through Swoop the year before). They asked good questions about what was important to us and what wasn't (and budget) and they recommended the Quark trip. It was definitely the right kind of trip for us.

Travelled: July 2026

Tom Dyer - USA

This is the second time we’ve used Swoop and we appreciate the responsiveness and support finding the best trips for our family.

Travelled: July 2026

Brittany Hunsaker - USA

We loved being in the pack ice and seeing polar bears up close, as well as finding some narwhals!

Travelled: July 2026

Brittany Hunsaker - USA

I’m amazed by the polar regions and this trip was everything I wanted it to be and more. The scenery is otherworldly.

Travelled: July 2026

Gina Vickrey - USA

The recommendation from your agent Nardus was on point: small ship, time to look, and exploring out the way wilderness.

Travelled: July 2026

Peronel Barnes - UK

During our circumnavigation of Svalbard, we observed a wide diversity of Arctic wildlife including: 9 polar bears, a pod of beluga whales, all species of seals, minke whales, walrus, Arctic foxes, reindeer and thousands of sea birds.

Travelled: July 2026

Valerie Wright-St Clair - New Zealand

The ice pack was a fantastic experience as well as traveling close to glaciers, hiking to high points.

Travelled: June 2026

Claire Gradeen - Norway

Great service from beginning to end. You kept us informed every step of the way.

Travelled: September 2025

Veryan Gibson - UK

Great support and advice from start to end. Excellent communication throughout.

Travelled: September 2025

Graham Gibson - UK

Worked with us to get best price and desired cabin location.

Travelled: September 2025

Christine Lonie - USA

Timely responses to our questions online before the trip. Getting us ready for what to expect, re. the nature of the trip (expedition not leisure), what to pack.

Travelled: July 2025

Carol Euyang - Malaysia

Helpful staff, quick to offer relevant advice and confirm bookings.

Travelled: July 2025

Alan Blackwell - UK

From start to finish, all went smoothly. This was my first trip and preparation was very helpful.

Travelled: June 2025

Joo Kim Bullock - UK

Well planned/execution. Great partnership with Quark. Value for money.

Travelled: June 2025

Megan Quek - Singapore

From the start of planning our trip to the end all the Swoop staff were amazing, keeping us updated and providing a wealth of information. Special shout out to Carola Zorzoli, she was terrific. This was our second trip with ya all this year. Read the full review

Travelled: July 2024

James Bachrach - USA

10/10 - Your understanding of the trips and the various expeditions vessels is invaluable in making the choice - we have not been disappointed. Read the full review

Travelled: July 2024

Angus McCallum - UK

We have nothing but praise for the service we received from Swoop from start to finish. Read the full review

Travelled: July 2019

Stewart Adams - United Kingdom

We will never finish thanking Alex for his help. It was thanks to him we could do the trip. Read the full review

Travelled: July 2018

Virginia & Sophia Spehrs - Switzerland

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Finding your Arctic Cruise, what matters most to you?

Select the most important aspect of an Arctic cruise.

Wildlife

The Arctic offers some of the world’s great wildlife spectacles. View the best Arctic cruises for wildlife.

History

History surrounds you wherever you go in The Arctic – it’s impossible to take a step without being aware of those who have gone before you.

Groups

Kayaking

For those Arctic travellers looking to really optimise their experience, kayaking and paddling are exciting optional activities to take part in.

Northern Lights

Billed as the greatest light show on earth, the Northern Lights are one of the world’s most beautiful natural phenomena.

Photography

There’s so much to capture on an Arctic expedition cruise, the problem will be working out just where to point your lens.

Solos

Swoop says

At Swoop, we've spent over 250,000 hours living, guiding and travelling through the world's wildest places. It's why we're the market leaders in Arctic travel. We know all the moments that make a trip unforgettable and every detail that will make yours unique.

Alex Mudd Head of Swoop Arctic

Places to visit in the Arctic

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1. Listen

We'll spend some time listening to your aspirations, then discuss the kind of experience that might suit you.

2. Match

Next we'll discuss the options, shortlist the best trips for you and present you our impartial recommendations.

3. Reserve

We'll place a 24 hour hold on your preferred option - without obligation - whilst we talk through the details.

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