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Oceanwide Expeditions appoints Rémi Bouysset to the role of CEO
Oceanwide Expeditions, an award-winning, industry-leading expedition cruise operator specializing in activity-focused polar itineraries in t
The loss of the airship Italia: the final curtain call of polar airship exploration
Discover the tragic story of the Italia airship disaster, where courage and fatal missteps led to the loss of lives in the harsh Arctic, spa
Iceberg A23a: Antarctica's Wandering Giant
This tabular, floating mass of ancient, compact ice is larger than some countries — and its journey has spanned decades.
The history behind a name: the celestial and terrestrial life of Petrus Plancius
Did you know that our vessel Plancius is named after an important figure in cartography, the Dutch-Flemish Petrus Plancius?
Oceanwide Expeditions donates €860 to nature charities
This year we will donate €860 to the following conservation charities based on guest reviews: World Wildlife Fund, BirdLife International, 4
Meet the Ortelius behind Ortelius
Our vessel Ortelius is named for a Dutch or Flemish cartographer, in this case, Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598).
Fridtjof Nansen: the grandfather of modern polar exploration
Two remarkable Arctic expeditions defined Nansen's polar career: his crossing of Greenland on foot in 1888 and the legendary Fram expedition
Amundsen takes to the skies: the aerial exploits of the airship Norge
Amundsen and the other men aboard the Norge are officially listed as being the first to reach the North Pole, either by land or by air.
Farthest South: Breaking Records and Setting the Standard in the Wake of Polar Greats
We spoke with Expedition Leader Sara Jenner aboard M/V Ortelius at the conclusion of a historic, record-breaking voyage into the depths of t
HDS31C25, trip log, Atlantic Odyssey to Cape Verde
The approach to the island was stunning—sheer cliffs, rolling green hills, and the unmistakable silhouette of the volcano that reshaped this
OTL32-25, trip log, Antarctica - Beyond the Polar Circle - Wilkins Ice Shelf - Aurora
The sky was covered in pink and green lights dancing around, awe-inspiring, none of us could believe what we were seeing.
PLA32-25, trip log, Antarctica - Polar Circle - Whale watching
The transit to our afternoon destination offered a continuous, captivating display of the Antarctic Peninsula's breathtaking landscapes.
Rare red Aurora Australis spotted above Antarctica
Guests aboard Oceanwide Expeditions’ Ortelius voyage witness elusive red aurora in the Bellingshausen Sea.
Oceanwide Expeditions concludes historic Antarctic voyage
Oceanwide Expeditions concludes its Remote Weddell Sea Explorer voyage, making history with record-breaking achievements and establishing it
The importance of polar passion: an interview with Marco Rosso
During a long hiking trip into the stunning Scoresby Sund on the eastern coast of Greenland, we sat down with expedition guide Marco Rosso.
OTL31-25, trip log, Antarctica - Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery voyage
As we landed on the shore, we were immediately greeted by a bustling colony of Gentoo penguins.
HDS30-25, trip log, Antarctica - Whale watching discovery and learning voyage
Gentoo penguins kept us entertained, as always — slipping, sliding, bickering over pebbles.
PLA31-25, trip log, Antarctica - Elephant Island - Weddell Sea - Polar Circle
We passed south through the Lemaire Channel. This channel becomes progressively narrower as you head further south.
OTL30-25, trip log, Remote Weddell Sea Explorer incl. South Georgia - South Sandwich
We had arrived at Vahsel Bay! Our position was 78º 03.5206’ South - 036º 03.5413’ West
HDS29-25, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Elephant Island - Antarctica -
As we finally turned back, the feeling was unanimous: this had been the ultimate ending to an already incredible journey.
Why should I visit Antarctica in December on an expedition cruise?
December, in particular, is an ideal time to visit, as it marks the height of the Antarctic summer.
PLA30-25, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
Gliding through the iceberg graveyard, we marvelled at the towering ice formations.