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OTL01c26, trip log, Arctic Ocean - Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

The walruses did not disappoint! Seeing these massive kings of the beach hauled out in their natural habitat was the perfect, serene ending to our expedition.

Long Hikes in Antarctica - Redefining Polar Adventure - One Step at a Time

Antarctica is a world of icebergs, breaching whales and Zodiac cruises. Oceanwide Expeditions has something truly remarkable in the wilds of the south.

Press update: 1 June 2026, 13:00 hrs CET

Oceanwide Expeditions can confirm that the planned deep cleaning and disinfection of m/v Hondius has been completed in Rotterdam.

Press update | m/v Hondius: 26 May 2026, 16:30 hrs CET

The planned departure of m/v Hondius from the port of Rotterdam to Vlissingen has been delayed following advice from GGD Rotterdam for additional cleaning procedures.

Statement from Rémi Bouysset, CEO of Oceanwide Expeditions, regarding the hantavirus cluster of cases aboard m/v Hondius

Over the past weeks, Oceanwide Expeditions has faced one of the most difficult situations in our company’s history.

Press update | m/v Hondius: 18 May 2026, 19:30 hrs CET

Oceanwide Expeditions announces that m/v Hondius has safely arrived and docked in the port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Press update | m/v Hondius: 17 May 2026, 13:40 hrs CET

Oceanwide Expeditions continues to monitor the transit of m/v Hondius to Rotterdam. No symptomatic individuals are present on board.

Press update | m/v Hondius: 13 May 2026, 18:15 hrs CET

Oceanwide Expeditions continues to monitor the progress of m/v Hondius during her transit to Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Press update | m/v Hondius: 12 May 2026, 18:00 hrs CET

Oceanwide Expeditions continues to monitor the progress of m/v Hondius during her transit to Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Press update | m/v Hondius: 11 May 2026, 21:30 hrs CET

Oceanwide Expeditions is pleased to share that the successful disembarkation of guests and a limited number of crew has been completed in Granadilla, the Canary Islands.

Message from the Captain of m/v Hondius | 11 May 2026, 12:30 hrs CET

Message from the Captain of m/v Hondius

Press update | m/v Hondius: 10 May 2026, 12:40 hrs CET

Oceanwide Expeditions continues to work with relevant authorities to bring the medical situation on board m/v Hondius to a conclusion.

Press update | m/v Hondius: 9 May 2026, 23:00 hrs CET

Oceanwide Expeditions continues to work towards a conclusion to the medical situation on board m/v Hondius.

Press update | m/v Hondius: 9 May 2026, 13:30 hrs CET

Oceanwide Expeditions continues to work towards a conclusion to the medical situation on board m/v Hondius.

Press update | m/v Hondius: 8 May 2026, 19:00 hrs CET

Oceanwide Expeditions continues to respond to an ongoing medical situation aboard m/v Hondius.

Press update | m/v Hondius: 7 May 2026, 17:15 hrs CET

Oceanwide Expeditions continues to manage a medical situation onboard m/v Hondius.

Statement regarding circulating video of 12 April 2026 onboard announcement — m/v Hondius

Oceanwide Expeditions is aware of a video filmed on 12 April 2026 and showing the onboard announcement to guests of the death of an individual on board on 11 April 2026.