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Go on a Greenland vacation with Oceanwide Expeditions
Discover Greenland during a vacation with Oceanwide Expeditions. Explore our expedition cruises and join us on a once-in-a-lifetime adventur
Go on a Svalbard vacation with Oceanwide Expeditions
Discover Svalbard during a vacation with Oceanwide Expeditions. Explore our expedition cruises and join us on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure
Discover what activities are available on an Antarctica cruise
Hiking, kayaking and mountaineering are just a few activities that are available on an Antarctica cruise with Oceanwide Expeditions. Explore
Doing the Right Thing and Doing Things Right: Oceanwide Expeditions Launches Its Firs
With the launch of our first ESG report, we sat down with our CEO to hear more about our progress, the challenges ahead, and our vision for
Svalbard's House of Death: The Chilling Mystery of Svenskhuset
Seventeen dead men. A locked-door mystery in the wilderness of Svalbard. Was the supernatural to blame for the horrors of Svenskhuset during
An Expedition Doctor at the Edges of the Map: An Interview with Sjoerd Verschoor
Sjoerd Verschoor joined m/v Plancius in Svalbard as the ship's doctor. We sat down to hear about his experience in the polar bear kingdom.
What are our landings like on an Antarctica cruise?
Our ships are built for polar exploration and equipped with Zodiacs. Discover what landings are like on an Antarctica cruise with Oceanwide
Oceanwide Expeditions publishes its first ESG report, setting course for more respons
Oceanwide Expeditions, a veteran polar operator and leader in the expedition cruise industry, has published its first Environmental, Social
Inspiring Others to Take the Path Less Traveled: The Arctic Adventures of a Travel Sp
Oceanwide Expeditions guest Lisa recently returned from a 9-night adventure exploring the dramatic fjords and glaciers of northern Svalbard.
How far in advance should you book your Antarctica cruise?
Book your Antarctica cruise in advance for maximum anticipation or choose a last-minute departure for a spontaneous adventure with Oceanwide
What types of ships are used for Antarctica cruises?
Our fleet of ice-strengthened motor vessels is ideal for an Antarctica expedition cruise. Oceanwide Expeditions: 30+ years of polar expertis
Svalbard expedition vs Greenland expedition: how to choose?
How to choose between a Svalbard and Greenland expedition? At Oceanwide Expeditions, we’re experienced in both and have some insights to hel
Find out the best time of the year to travel to Antarctica
What’s the best time to travel to Antarctica? At Oceanwide Expeditions we know the best time to travel based on your preferences. Find out o
Best Antarctica cruise for solo travelers
Join us on the best expedition cruise to Antarctica for solo travelers with Oceanwide Expeditions. Meet like-minded people on a life-changin
PLA13A26, trip log, South Spitsbergen - Bear Island - Norway
Two Humpback Whales and a Minke Whale were spotted, highlighting the productivity of Svalbard’s waters during the summer months. The whales
PLA12-26, trip log, Northeast Greenland Extreme
Turned out that a mother with two cubs, were walking on terrace at 40m above sea level, therefore granting a great visibility to all of us w
OTL13-26, trip log, Around Spitsbergen incl. Nordaustlandet
the guides had spotted a polar bear ashore. Several of us made our way to the Bridge, where we were able to watch the bear casually strollin
Frederick Cook's Arctic Claims: First to the North Pole or Polar Fraudster?
Frederick Cook, veteran of several expeditions in the Arctic and Antarctica, a man shrouded in controversy and disputed success.
OTL12-26, trip log, Around Spitsbergen incl. Nordaustlandet
The reindeer appeared in their dozens, including one with reddened antlers and some young just a few months old. Arctic foxes scampered abou
HDS11-26, trip log, Northeast Greenland Extreme
Our mission: to get closer to the enormous icebergs that had been captivating us all morning. For some of us, this was our first close encou
PLA11-26, trip log, East Greenland Scoresby Sund , including Long Hikes
Later, during the recap, we learned from Karoline that this specific area of East Greenland was formed by continuous and massive basaltic fl
HDS10-26, trip log, Northeast Greenland – Solar Eclipse Explorer Voyage
We found a group of three fin whales, but among them was something even more spectacular: a Blue whale, the largest animal ever to have live