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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.

Press update | m/v Hondius: 7 May 2026, 11:30 hrs CET

Oceanwide Expeditions continues to manage an ongoing medical situation on board m/v Hondius.

Press update | m/v Hondius: 6 May 2026, 22:45 hrs CET

Oceanwide Expeditions continues to manage an ongoing medical situation on board m/v Hondius.

Press update | m/v Hondius: 6 May 2026, 14:45 hrs CET

We can confirm that the three individuals previously indicated as awaiting medical transfer have been successfully disembarked from m/v Hondius.

Press update | m/v Hondius: 6 May 2026, 11:00 hrs CET

Oceanwide Expeditions continues to respond to an ongoing medical situation aboard m/v Hondius. The vessel remains anchored offshore of Cape Verde.

Press update | m/v Hondius: 5 May 2026 19:15 hrs CET

In addition to our update 5 May 2026, 17:00 CET we can confirm the following

Press update | m/v Hondius: 5 May 2026, 17:00 CET

In addition to previous communications regarding the background and timeline of the medical situation on board m/v Hondius, the latest status is as follows.

Press update | m/v Hondius: 4 May 2026, 23:30 CET

Oceanwide Expeditions continues to deal with a serious medical situation on board m/v Hondius, which remains at anchor off the coast of Cape Verde.

Press update | m/v Hondius: 4 May 2026, 13:30 PM CET

Oceanwide Expeditions is still dealing with a serious medical situation on board the m/v Hondius, which is currently off the coast of Cape Verde.

Update - m/v Hondius: Medical Situation Aboard

Oceanwide Expeditions is currently managing a serious medical situation on board the vessel m/v Hondius, located off the coast of Cape Verde.

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.

Why Svalbard should be on your list as photographer

Svalbard, known as the realm of the polar bear offers photographers an extraordinary combination of dramatic light, wildlife, and breathtaking polar landscapes.

HDS31-26, trip log, Antarctica - Beyond the Polar Circle - whale watching

The transit of the ship to below the Antarctic Circle was marked by a dramatic blend of raw ocean power, wildlife encounters, and a milestone moment.

The Gentleman of the Pole – Jean-Baptiste Charcot's Enduring Antarctic Legacy

Jean-Baptiste Charcot is among the most influential early polar pioneers. He helped document many regions, bringing the wild, vast unknown mass of Antarctica to life.

OTL31a26, trip log, Weddell Sea Explorer Basecamp

With ice conditions dictating our plans, anticipation was high as we prepared for a flexible day of exploration in this remote and seldom-visited part of Antarctica.

Oceanwide Expeditions Supports the Completion of Heritage Conservation Work at Two Historic Antarctic Bases

In partnership with the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust, we are pleased to announce the completion of conservation and survey work at two historically significant sites in Antarctica.