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Why should I visit Antarctica in February on an expedition cruise?

Throughout February, you can expect around 18–20 hours of daylight, giving you plenty of time for exploration, wildlife spotting, and photog

OTL25-26, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

As guests stepped ashore, they were immediately greeted by the unmistakable sounds of king penguins, echoing across the bay.

A Cultural Guide to Ushuaia: Nature Experiences & Wildlife Spotting

Our expedition team has put together a list of their highlights from the region, including examples of wildlife you may spot along the way!

HDS24-25, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp

Surrounded by ice, wildlife, and giants of the ocean, we were reminded exactly why we explore.

A Cultural Guide to Ushuaia: Art, Monuments & Museums!

Our expedition team has put together a handy guide to the cultural hotspots and must-dos of Ushuaia - ideal for your next trip to the place

OTL24-25, trip log, Weddell Sea - In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopter

Jess spotted an Emperor Penguin on an ice floe. That was the best view we’ve had so far on the trip.

The Birth of Polar Legends – the Belgian Antarctic Expedition of 1897-1899

Led by the pioneering Belgian naval officer Adrien de Gerlache, the Belgian Antarctic Expedition, known as the Belgica Expedition, was full

HDS23-25, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp

It was a day that captured the full drama and beauty of Antarctica — an experience impossible to forget.

PLA23-25, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

As we headed up the valley, we found a large colony of King Penguins—a rookery of approximately 20,000 breeding pairs.

A Cultural Guide to Ushuaia: Cafés, Restaurants, and Souvenirs!

Our expedition team has put together a handy guide, sharing some of Ushuaia's best cafés, restaurants, and souvenir shops.

OTL23-25, trip log, Weddell Sea - In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopter

A wave of great excitement ran through the ship when it was announced that a lone emperor penguin had appeared on the ice just off our starb

HDS22-25, trip log, Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage

Neko Harbour was our first continental landing on Antarctica, a milestone that carried a sense of pride and awe for everyone.

OTL22-25, trip log, Weddell Sea - In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopter

We got an incredible visitor joining us at that exact moment, an emperor penguin!

Your Expedition Guide to the Antarctic Peninsula

This expedition guide details everything you need to know about the Antarctic Peninsula, one of the most accessible parts of Antarctica, and

OTL21-25, trip log, Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica - Photographic Special

The beach was alive with movement and sound as southern elephant seals lounged along the shore and king penguins filled the air with their b

Your Expedition Guide to the Sub-Antarctic

We have put together a handy guide, covering the what, where, and why of the sub-Antarctic, specific to the areas of our current operation,

Choosing the Best Month to Visit Antarctica as a Photographer

We have broken down what you can expect from November to March in Antarctica as a photographer, with some handy photography tips from an Oce

Your Expedition Guide to the Weddell Sea

This expedition guide details everything you need to know about the Weddell Sea!

Why should I visit the Arctic in August on an expedition cruise?

In August, the Arctic becomes even more accessible, with long days, stable weather, and new destinations!

Oceanwide Expeditions 2025-2026 Antarctic Expedition Cruise Season Commences

Oceanwide Expeditions 2025-2026 Antarctic expedition cruise season began today.

Traveling with meaning & the importance of discovery-led experiences

We sat down with Raúl Gracia, who recently explored the fjords, glaciers and sea-ice of Svalbard on an expedition cruise.

Chasing Shackleton's Legacy in Antarctica with a Polar Historian

Join Shackleton scholar & polar historian Stephen Scott-Fawcett FRGS on a truly epic expedition voyage into the mighty Weddell Sea, retracin