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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
PLA10-26, trip log, Northeast Greenland Solar Eclipse Explorer Voyage
Late in the morning, excitement spread across the decks as the expedition’s first iceberg came into view. Beautifully sculpted by wind, wave
The Legendary Tom Crean – the Irish Giant of Antarctica
One of the most remarkable and under-appreciated polar veterans, Tom Crean was renowned for his dedication, hardiness, resilience, and unwav
Total Eclipse Enjoyed by Oceanwide Expeditions’ Guests in Northeast Greenland
Guests on board two of Oceanwide Expeditions' vessels enjoyed a spectacular total eclipse in Scoresby Sund, Northeast Greenland, on unique i
OTL09-26, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
Suddenly, we were lucky to witness five polar fox pups playing around on the mossy ground and between the rocks. What an incredible and rare
The Remote Weddell Sea: Pushing the Frontiers of Polar Tourism
We sat down with Expedition Leader Chris Long to discover what makes Oceanwide's approach to exploration so unique.
HDS08-26, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
This cruise around Spitsbergen took you to explore the icy waters of the North Atlantic. This special expedition offered you the chance to c
OTL08-26, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
Our afternoon hike took us through this haunting landscape, where weathered buildings, empty windows and forgotten equipment seemed frozen i
PLA08-26, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
The big and well fed male polar bear was not too far away sniffing the air in search for food.
The Worst Journey in the World: Penguin Eggs at the Edge of the World
In the winter of 1911, with the world’s attention on the race for the South Pole, three men from the Terra Nova Expedition set out on a diff
HDS07-26, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
From glaciers and ice-covered landscapes to Arctic wildlife and Zodiac cruises, discover the highlights of this unforgettable expedition in