Ventus Australis Ship Reviews | Swoop Patagonia

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Suzannah - USA Travelled: March 2025

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10

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We had many memorable moments, its hard to choose. The restaurant recommendation that the team provided for our night in El Calafate was an amazing experience and we would not have known to make that reservation if not for Swoop's on the ground experience. On our cruise, we were able to land on Cape Hope and hike up to the monument. We experienced all the seasons during our short visit, but it made it clear we were somewhere wild and singular.

David - USA Travelled: December 2023

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8

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Our three day trek around El Chalten and our two hikes in Torres Del Paine. And our trip to the Moreno glacier was a close second.

Brent - USA Travelled: November 2023

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8

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How can a person select one when there were so many...I'd say top 5 include the trek on Perito Moreno Glacier, Kayaking La Leona / Hiking Los Hornos, Hiking to & Lunching at Cerro Torre, Hike to & View from Toro Lookout, & Huemul Glacier / Lago Desierto.

Janet Reynolds - Australia Travelled: February 2019

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7

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?”

Highlights: Hiking to the blue towers in Torres del Paine and hiking to base of Fitz Roy in El Chalten. Landscapes in Torres del Paine (Cordillero, lakes, glaciers) were stunning. no wildlife to speak of on the W Trek. The Trek afforded us the ability to meet like minded trekkers, willing to get up early and challenge themselves on steep trails through wind, rain, sun , all for the the love of the outdoors. Most magical moment was kayaking 21km on the Rio del las Vueltas, with crystal blue skies, views and reflections on Fitz Roy, Cerr Torre on the river! Booked when we arrived in El Chalten, not through Swoop.

James - USA Travelled: September 2024

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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?”

Base of the Towers hike at Torres del Paine and Cape Horn visit are too close to call.

Jeanne - USA Travelled: November 2024

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8

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Too many memorable moments. The views, the staff, the overall journey... Going down glacier lane was just terrific!

Beverly - USA Travelled: December 2021

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10

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Experiencing strong winds while looking out at beautiful El Bote Bay, as we began the exclusive Patagonia Camp Los Maitenes Peninsula hike.

Colette - UK Travelled: November 2023

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10

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There were so many…. the lack of other people, noise pollution and sound pollution . We felt very privileged having access to many remote areas in a sensitive way. The sights, sounds, weather and flora were incredible.

Jo and Martin - UK Travelled: March 2025

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8

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The Australis cruise was fantastic

Susan - Canada Travelled: December 2024

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10

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Pia Glacier, Cape Horn wind and the penguins

Anne Marie Mot - USA Travelled: February 2019

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10

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Too many highlights. The landscapes are extraordinary. The Chilean were very welcoming, and all the other travelers I met along the way were super friendly. There were a few magical moments, riding into a rainbow, or experiencing a storm in Cape horn, or watching the pinguins.

Tim - USA Travelled: October 2023

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10

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The adventure tat Swoop organized for us was perfect in very respect. It was beautifully coordinated with the two major venues in our itinerary; The Ventus Australia’s Tierra del Fuego expedition cruise and the time we spent in Patagonia Camp. Both segments of the trip were of quality outstanding quality run by highly professional, safety conscious, warm and caring staff. Everything from the beauty of the glaciers to the surreal vistas 9f snow covered mountains is something that is embedded in out souls and or memories for the rest of our time here on the planet.

Barry - USA Travelled: October 2024

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9

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Hiking on one of the islands duiring the cruise

Debra - USA Travelled: February 2024

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10

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There were so very many "most memorable moments": snow, double rainbows and rounding the bend to see the view at the base of the towers in Torres del Paine; experiencing the calving of Perito Moreno Glacier; enjoying the camaraderie of our new trekking mates on the trails and at camps; bracing for the wind gusts at Cape Horn; and every sunrise and sunset we were awake to see.

Randall Mark - USA Travelled: April 2024

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10

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Watching Pia glacier calving.

- USA Travelled: December 2018

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10

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Excursions were interesting but honestly left quite a bit to be desired for the active traveler. However, the people we met and the experience onboard was unparalleled and totally made up for it. I was blown away at the thoughtfullness that went into the experience and the level of service and consideration towards the guest. I greatly appreciated the historic/informative talks and movies, and the onship library was a treat.

Katherine - USA Travelled: October 2023

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10

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Landing on Cape Horn, in the snow & sleet and very powerful wind.

Elizabeth - USA Travelled: December 2023

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10

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Laguna Azul, the Laguna de Los Tres hike

Jennifer - USA Travelled: October 2023

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10

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Seeing Águila Glacier was my favorite moment. The trek along the bay was beautiful, and then to walk back and see the glacier and touch the water was a very emotional moment for me. Absolutely breathtaking.

Heather - USA Travelled: November 2024

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10

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Torres Del Paines

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