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OTL06-26, trip log, East Spitsbergen - Home of the Polar Bear, Including Long Hikes &
Resting on a patch of land near the glacial fringe was a beautiful female polar bear. To our delight and amusement, she was fast asleep.
OTL05-26, trip log, North Spitsbergen Basecamp – Summer Solstice - Free Kayaking, Hik
For almost two hours, our little group paddled along the shoreline of Signehamna, and even though the landscape was breathtaking, it were th
HDS05-26, trip log, North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wild
This expedition focuses on the versatility of north Spitsbergen’s visually stunning landscapes, vast spans of sea ice, and many opportunitie
PLA05-26, trip log, North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wild
For the next hours numerous binoculars, scopes and cameras were raised and many more naked eyes started to scan the water surface and icy la
OTL04-26, trip log, North Spitsbergen Explorer - Into the pack ice - Polar Bear Speci
What a day, fantastic landscapes, sunny skies and in total 8 polar bears sighted! It doesn’t get much better than this!
HDS04-26, trip log, North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wild
North Spitsbergen. Outside, waves, wind, and drifting snow offered everyone their first real taste of Arctic weather, a reminder that they h
PLA03C26, trip log, Arctic Ocean - Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsber
we could find the tracks of many different bird species, reindeer, arctic foxes, and even paw prints of a polar bear that must have been sev
OTL03-26, trip log, North Spitsbergen Explorer - Into the pack ice - Polar Bear Speci
Then, as if the day had not already provided enough excitement, three polar bears were spotted resting in the snow nearby.
Press update | m/v Hondius: 20 June 2026, 17:00 hrs CET
Oceanwide Expeditions is pleased to announce that on Thursday, 18 June 2026, all remaining crew members of m/v Hondius who quarantined in th
Discover Iceland’s Wild Edge in May: Join our Northwest Iceland Explorer voyage in 20
See another side to Iceland this spring and experience a world awakening after a long Arctic winter!
OTL01c26, trip log, Arctic Ocean - Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsber
The walruses did not disappoint! Seeing these massive kings of the beach hauled out in their natural habitat was the perfect, serene ending
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
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 addit
Statement from Rémi Bouysset, CEO of Oceanwide Expeditions, regarding the hantavirus
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 Gr
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.