Arctic Group Cruise Charters

We help families create lifelong memories and over the years we've arranged voyages for families of all sizes, we know exactly what you need and where to find it.

Swoop's team has encyclopaedic knowledge of the polar fleet. We know which ships have interconnecting cabins for younger families and can even advise those with teenagers just how many sockets a cabin will have in order to charge their devices.

We believe that travel is the best education so can identify which ships run interactive citizen science programmes - engaging for both older and younger travellers. We are also aware that family budgets are always important so will guide you through which ships offer discounts for younger families or for larger family groups too.

We believe that travel is at its best when it’s a shared experience, and what better company is there than a group of good friends?

Over the years we have worked with many groups of friends, organising unforgettable cruises to the Arctic, whether as originally planned or when a trip idea snowballed into something bigger and more adventurous.

Imagine reaching the Arctic and spotting a polar bear in the stunning landscape. Picture yourself kayaking with group of friends, or egging each other on as you dare to take a polar plunge. Talk to us about what you and your friends enjoy doing most together and we’ll help arrange a voyage that will create lifelong memories.

Because we've been visiting the Arctic for years, we understand not just what it is that makes this destination such a special one for photographers, but also how photography groups can get the most out of their trip.

Swoop know which ships and itineraries work best for photographers as well as the best times of year to travel for different types of photography. We arrange trips which maximise shooting time in the destination, with a supportive expedition team (including a photography guide) who will intuitively get you into the best position for the perfect shot.

Our knowledge also extends to the vessels with the best spaces for recapping the day, collaborating and editing your images.

For groups of around 15 or over, we’ll even include a complimentary place for the group leader.

Over the years we've helped a fascinating array of diverse groups, from runners and yoga groups to polar history enthusiasts. We've even arranged voyages for cold water swimmers - our team members have all braved the polar plunge and enjoy bonding with clients over their special interests.

Our extensive network of contacts throughout the Arctic expedition industry gives us the edge when it comes to special requests, so we are ideally placed to build the perfect trip for you. Along with finding the ideal ship for your group, we can arrange expert guides and even space on board for special activities.

To help you with your arrangements, we’ll include a complimentary place for the group leader for groups of around 15 travellers.

Swoop sends its entire sales and customer support teams to the Arctic every year in order to keep our industry knowledge the best it can be. This means that we intimately understand the opportunities this region can offer for corporate wellbeing and teambuilding.

From full ship charters to incentive groups, we have experience and success working with corporate organisations from around the world. We know the polar fleet inside out so can get your group to the Arctic on the best ship for your requirements, with the best range of activities and for the best value for your budget.

Our dedicated customer support team can assist with every aspect of your business travel from the moment of booking, so you'll save time and not have the stress of complicated booking arrangements.

For groups of around 15 or over, we’ll include a complimentary place for the group leader.

The trips we can arrange for your school group will be supported by a schedule of educational talks. You’ll be travelling with, and learning from, guides who are biologists, ecologists, glaciologists and polar historians – there is no better company in this extraordinary open air classroom. We can match you with ships that run active citizen science programmes so that your group can take part in collecting research samples and data that will be used in cutting-edge scientific research.

Children of ages 10 and upwards are recommended for our school groups. For groups of around 15 or more we’ll include a complimentary place for the group leader.

If you're part of a large group, there's no better way of having a truly personalised adventure in the Arctic than chartering your own ship. Booking a full charter doesn’t come cheaply though – around USD $1–2 million for an 11-day trip – so this is an area where a trusted agency really proves their worth. Swoop has years of experience in this field. We’ll work closely with you over months, or even years, to deliver a fantastic voyage for your group.

Swoop's full service starts with an initial consultation and shortlisting potential charter options, through to negotiation and contract finalisation. We'll assist with the project management, taking into account the needs of individual guests, enabled by our network of industry contacts. We can access options not available on the open market. 

All of this experience, knowledge and highly personalised hands-on assistance comes at no additional cost to you.