Antarctica cruises & Arctic cruises
Around Spitsbergen - Kvitoya, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
Full Spitsbergen Circumnavigation with a visit to Kvitøya
PLA12-22 This cruise around Spitsbergen gives you a great chance to see whales, foxes, reindeer, seals, and polar bears. The expedition will make a landing on the island of Kvitøya, a site of historical significance, and home of a large walrus population.
m/v Plancius
Cruise date:
20 Aug - 29 Aug, 2022
Price:
on request
North Spitsbergen - Farthest North
Sailing Farthest North
HDS12-22 Start your North Spitsbergen cruise with a trek around historic Longyearben, then join our expedition to the north of the island to take in the fantastically beautiful landscapes, the thousands of seabirds, and of course the star of the show, the polar...
m/v Hondius
Cruise date:
23 Aug - 30 Aug, 2022
Price:
3850 USD
Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland
A classic three island voyage : Ice , Inuit and Remoteness
OTL13-22 The Spitsbergen and Northeast Greenland cruise sails waters filled with breath-taking scenery. The expedition passes through areas that are home to seals, seabirds, whales, and polar bears, topped off with nighttime viewing of the Northern Lights.
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
27 Aug - 9 Sep, 2022
Price:
6700 USD
Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland
A classic three island voyage : Ice , Inuit and Remoteness
PLA13-22 The Spitsbergen and Northeast Greenland cruise sails waters filled with breath-taking scenery. The expedition passes through areas that are home to seals, seabirds, whales, and polar bears, topped off with nighttime viewing of the Northern Lights.
m/v Plancius
Cruise date:
29 Aug - 11 Sep, 2022
Price:
6700 USD
Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis, Fly & Sail
Witness the Northern Lights at Scoresby Sund
RVR31-22 The Scoresby Sund cruise travels into the largest fjord system in the world. The expedition visits historic Inuit sites, sails through sensational scenery and tops it all off with a night-time sky filled with the Northern Lights.
s/v Rembrandt van Rijn
Cruise date:
3 Sep - 14 Sep, 2022
Price:
4950 USD
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In the evening, a hit: three minke whales
Until that day, we had seen very few whales from Plancius, the ship on which we spent a week near Svalbard.
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Antarctica & Arctic cruise reviews
IN THE REALM OF POLAR BEAR AND ICE
Wonderful experience. Everything was just perfect nature, wildlife and outstanding Team.
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Wonderful adventure!!!
A once in a lifetime trip. We saw so many polar bears, walruses, seals, whales, arctic foxes, reindeer and birds of all kinds. A special thanks to the expedition leader Claudio and to all his staff and also
Around Svalbard
Exciting journey. Very good guides, very good ship crew, fantastic kitchen. See you later again.
Read full review »Thank you for an amazing cruise around Svalbard
Thank you to Oceanwide and the incredible crew and expedition team on the Ortelius. The trip exceeded all expectations and every day was a highlight. The experience and knowledge of the expedition crew reall
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Amazing Boat, Amazing Guides, Amazing Hotel service- Everything was absolutely Incredible
It was like an absolute dream! The activities were action packed, flexible, and we always felt incredibly safe. The ship and hotel crew were incredibly kind and helpful, catering to our every need. The guide
Read full review »Arctic Adventure
Wonderful Arctic experience with Oceanwide Expeditions on MV Plancius around Spitzbergen. So much more than we had hoped for. Highly recommended.
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What is the difference between an ice-strengthened ship and an icebreaker ship?
An ice-strengthened ship is a ship made of steel. These ships are made to get through the ice at Antarctica and the Arctic. Nowadays, most of the ships that cruise to Antarctica and the Arctic are ice-strengthened ships. Ortelius and Plancius ar
Read more »What kind of clothing should I take during my expedition cruise?
We require you to bring a waterproof jacket and pants (minimum 15,000mm rating) for Zodiac cruises to shore. You will also need high rubber boots for trips on Rembrandt van Rijn. Apart from that, our advice is to take warm, windproof, waterproof clo
Read more »Do I have to be really fit to join an expedition?
You must be in good general health, and you should be able to walk several hours per day. The expedition is ship-based and physically not very demanding. Although we spend as much time as possible on shore, you are welcome to remain aboard the ship i
Read more »How do I prepare for my expedition trip?
Our trips can best be described as expedition-style cruises. The emphasis is on viewing wildlife, visiting interesting locations, and participating in activities. For example, we may go to places where there is a good chance of seeing penguins or pol
Read more »How much time do we spend on shore?
That is hard to say. It depends on the weather and constraints of time and distance. Depending on the voyage, you may spend several days aboard the ship, followed by a series of landings, each several hours long. On some cruises, you land two or thre
Read more »Are life jackets provided during the cruises?
Yes, we provide all passengers lightweight life jackets that inflate automatically on contact with the water. It is mandatory to wear these life jackets at all times while cruising in the Zodiac boats.
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About Oceanwide Expeditions
Passionate
Taking you closer to the heart of the polar regions has been our driving passion at Oceanwide Expeditions for over twenty years. Our knowledgeable cruise leaders, committed staff, and thoroughly outfitted vessels are our way of expressing what we care about most: making your cruise to the Arctic and Antarctic truly unforgettable. When you sail with us, you experience a part of the world that is unlike any other. Mountainous glaciers, snow-swept shores, whales and polar bears and vast colonies of penguins make up this world, and they are all part of the surreal ecosystem you can watch unfold before you on your future Oceanwide expedition.
Adventurous
Providing you a travel experience that inspires (and is inspired by) you, that’s what taking you closer to the heart of the polar regions means to us. We get you away from the vessel and into the action as fast as possible: up to two landings per day in the morning and afternoon, with a fleet of inflatable Zodiacs ready to shuttle you past the ice floes and onto the shore. We keep our programs flexible so that you get the most out of whatever surprises nature has in mind. When you sail with us, the cruise is just the tip of the iceberg.
Pioneering
So what exactly is beneath the tip of that iceberg? The pioneering spirit, which all travelers to the polar regions (regardless of age and background) have in common. Guiding our expeditions with passion, tapping into the desire for inspiration and beauty, and always taking you closer to the heart of the Arctic and Antarctic – at Oceanwide Expeditions, that is our promise to you.
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