Help Me Choose
We're all clear on where the Arctic is located and why we want to visit, but its vastness and the sheer variety of experiences on offer can be a real challenge when deciding where to go and what to do. This is where Swoop can help.
What our customers think of Swoop Arctic
10/10 - The whole trip was really well organised - team are brilliant. Most memorable moment? Standing on an ice flow with 1500 metres depth below us at 82 degrees north. Read the full review
Travelled: August 2024
James Cairns - UK
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
Swoop has served us well for the Antarctic and Arctic trips we took. I have and will continue to recommend. Read the full review
Travelled: June 2024
Joanne Avery - USA
This is my second booking with Swoop and I had another lovely experience. Cassia and Carola took great care of me and made sure I had all the information and documentation I needed for my expedition. Great service, knowledgable and helpful staff, and an overall wonderful experience with Swoop. Read the full review
Travelled: June 2024
Mariah Eisman - USA
The help from the Swoop team to choose the Hondius trip was great as it was a completely unknown endeavour - they gave expert advice and helped steer us to the best option for us, and they succeeded. Read the full review
Travelled: June 2022
Helen Starkie Camejo - UK
I was impressed with the level of knowledge and experience of the expedition team, several of whom were active scientific researchers. My favourite lecture was about Glaciers, by Andreas Alexander, which provided some illuminating graphs and visuals about climate change that everyone should really be aware of. Read the full review
Travelled: June 2022
Dror Orbach - Canada
Swoops website and knowledge is superb. Very satisfied with the voyage selected. Read the full review
Travelled: July 2019
Beverley Fisher - United Kingdom
Swoops dedication and care to achieve a high value, high quality experience is exceptional. Staff are extremely knowledgeable about the ship, and the itinerary of the expedition and are able to offer the best advice to maximize the travel experience. Read the full review
Travelled: June 2018
Rob & Bonnie Lesnick - United States Of America
Great service from Swoop and the trip was all I wanted. Read the full review
Travelled: June 2018
Elizabeth & Monique Mawhood - The Netherlands
Yes speak to a Specialist who has personal experience of the Polar regions and state what your goals are. Personal experience is very important Read the full review
Travelled: June 2018
Cynthia & Filomena Smith (RAMALHOSO) - Canada
On our first full day on the tundra we got very close to a mother and her two cubs, and on the second day we got very close to a big male bear. It was a wonderful trip and I would definitely recommend it to everyone. Thanks again for all your help!
Travelled: October 2017
JW - Wyoming, USA
Andrew and I BOTH had the most amazing time. The trip was spectacular and the kayaking being the highlight of our trip . Thanks to you and all the team for all your help.
Travelled: August 2017
Karen Whittleworth - Greenland & Baffin Island
We were really lucky with sightings; saw polar bears on four occasions, blue whales twice, lots of fin whales and about 70 beluga whales in an hour on one day, as well as a couple of lovely white arctic foxes and a few walruses.
Travelled: August 2017
Declan - UK
Our most popular Arctic trips
Special Offers:Swoop has access to the widest range of offers and can help you find the right trip, cabin, & price.
This popular introduction to Svalbard is keenly priced and, with numerous early season departures, guarantees plenty of ice. Sail onboard one of the newest ships in polar waters and spot bears from the plentiful deck space. Optional kayaking and hiking…
- 11 Days
- $7,267
Reach the top of the world in serious comfort onboard a state-of-the-art luxury, hybrid-powered icebreaker. Travel north through icebound waters and join the exclusive list of intrepid explorers who have visited the geographical North…
- 16 Days
- $39,072
Encounter the King of the Arctic up close, with an exceptionally high chance of sightings in October and November. Small groups explore the tundra in exclusive vehicles with a specialist guide when the bear migration peaks. You'll also learn about…
- 6/7 Days
- $8,495
Exploring East Greenland’s wild, dramatic coastline on board a small, custom-built polar ship, this is expedition cruising at its very best. Hike the autumnal tundra in search of musk oxen during the day, with a strong chance to see the…
- 11 Days
- $10,796
A full transit of the Northwest Passage is a truly epic undertaking, travelling in the footsteps of legendary explorers Amundsen, Franklin and Larsen. This voyage is distinguished by the small, nimble and comfortably appointed expedition ship you'll travel on, with…
- 29 Days
- $50,995
This might be a short trip but it packs a huge amount in. Sail among the ice of Disko Bay and spot humpbacks hunting herring; trek to the look out over Jakobshavn Glacier; explore the settlements of Sisimiut and Itilleq…
- 8 Days
- $5,195
There are few wilder, more remote places on the planet than East Greenland. Travelling by a small, very comfortable custom-built expedition ship, this voyage aims to showcase the best of Greenland’s eye-popping scenery, vast ice and exotic wildlife. Walk the…
- 12 Days
- $19,769
Maximise wildlife sightings with the chance to circumnavigate Spitsbergen island. Search for walrus, arctic fox, whales and of course the ‘King of The Arctic'. Sail through the Hinlopen Strait and visit abandoned trapping stations and experience glaciers up close all…
- 11 or 12 Days
- $18,695
Sailing in August or September, explore the massive fjords of East Greenland and their legendary icebergs, spot musk oxen and visit ancient and modern Inuit settlements. Late summer provides a great chance of spotting the Northern Lights. A choice of…
- 10 Days
- $6,000
Truly escape the modern world and explore Svalbard on board a schooner. Sail north through the melting spring ice, spot wildlife and learn about the archipelago’s rich history. Highlights include the Monaco Glacier, 17th century whaling settlements, close encounters with…
- 8 or 11 Days
- $4,200
Spending time exploring Canada’s historic Northwest Passage and West Greenland, we like this voyage’s balance and variety as much as exploring little visited spots such as Thule, one of the northernmost towns in the world, and Smith Sound. Big ice,…
- 17 Days
- $19,671
Beginning in Svalbard before sailing west across the Greenland Sea and exploring Greenland’s long eastern coastline to finish in Iceland, this is an audacious Arctic journey of startling diversity and contrast. Spectacular landscapes, towering glaciers and once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters all…
- 15 Days
- $22,295
For a stellar introduction to all Svalbard has to offer, travel on board a modern X-Bow ship with a maximum of just 130 guests while accompanied by one of the best expedition teams in the business. Complimentary charter flights and…
- 8 Days
- $13,895
Travelling in luxury aboard an outstanding expedition ship, we love this trip for its unusual combination of Svalbard and Norway’s northern tip, plus its focus on top-notch service and cuisine. After a hassle-free charter flight from Oslo to Svalbard, spend…
- 11 Days
- $17,600
Find Your Arctic Ship
Making the correct choice of ship is key. With firsthand experience of all of the ships we offer, let Swoop help guide you to exactly the right one.
Ready to Book Your Arctic Adventure?
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.