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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
PLA07-26, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
Watching the walruses is an absolute treat. They lie scattered across the beach, of-ten piled on top of one another, grunting, scratching, g
OTL07-26, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
Moments later, with the sun already having worked wonders on our mood, Marco on the radio announced that the bear had been spotted nearby, m
PLA06-26, trip log, North Spitsbergen Explorer – Into the Pack Ice – Polar Bear & Wha
Towering mountains rose directly from the fjord, their layered rock faces telling a geological story hundreds of millions of years in the ma
HDS06-26, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
A polar bear was spotted resting peacefully on a rocky shoreline in the distance, providing a fitting finale to another unforgettable day.
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