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We’re Going Back to Antarctica!
We plan to restart operations in Antarctica with two of our four ships, which are currently being supplied and prepared for positioning in A
Franz Josef Land Sites, Species, and Experiences
The archipelago of Franz Josef Land is to Russia what Svalbard is to Norway: Both island groups offer excellent Arctic scenery, adventurous
The Eight Albatrosses of Antarctica and the Sub-Antarctic
Whether you’re bound for Antarctica, the sub-Antarctic, or some combination of both, this entry will give you all the important albatross in
Introducing our new Science Basecamp program
For polar travelers with a particular bent for science, we have designed an all-new Science Basecamp program that explores such fascinating
Cleanup for Sarah continues
Cleanup for Sarah began in 2019 and takes place every year on June 16, Sarah’s birthday.
Vote for World’s Best Expedition Cruise Line 2021
We are delighted to announce that we have been nominated for the World’s Best Expedition Cruise Line 2021 award at the inaugural event of th
The Return to Franz Josef Land
Franz Josef Land used to be a classic part of our northern program until 2012, when we stopped visiting the area due to various difficulties
Trips for All Birders: Interview with Martin Berg
Martin Berg is a marine biologist and expedition leader, and his love of birds runs deep. This year he will join us on some of our most bird
The Music of Antarctica: Interview with Cellist Jörg Berning
We interviewed German cellist Jörg Berning about performing Ralph Vaughan Williams's Sinfonia Antarctica with the Bergen Philharmonic Orches
Northeast Greenland National Park
Northeast Greenland National Park is the world’s largest national park and the ninth largest protected area on Earth. It should come as litt
True South: A New Flag for a Global Antarctica
When Evan Townsend signed up to spend the winter of 2018 working at an Antarctic research station, he had no reason to expect he would end t
Greenland: East vs. West
East and West Greenland are very different in terms of climate, wildlife, habitation, and geology. This means visiting them yields different
Bolster Investment Partners acquires a minority stake in Oceanwide Expeditions
Amsterdam/ Vlissingen, 17 December 2020, Bolster Investment Partners acquires a minority stake of 25% in Oceanwide Expeditions, specialist a
Contribute to science with your leopard seal pictures
Leopard seals are often described as looking reptilian, since their eyes are on either side of their large heads.
Tristan da Cunha’s New No-Take Marine Protection Zone
The islands of Tristan da Cunha are located over 2,700 km (1,600 miles) from South Africa and 3,700 km (2,300 miles) from South America. The
The Arctic Theater: Interview with Hans Beelen
When it comes to Arctic marine history, Hans Beelen has done his research. He has published books on the East India Company of the Netherlan
Matthew Henson: First to the Top of the World?
Though for years American Navy engineer Robert Peary claimed the credit for being first to the North Pole, studies assert that it was actual
Travel Ban Tales: How Polar Addicts Stay Busy During a Pandemic
Our guides, crews, and captains are patient people. They’re used to rolling with the punches, adapting to extraordinary conditions, and shif
Help Us Win with Your Vote
After winning last year's award, we could not be more pleased to be nominated for the thirteenth time
The Mesdag Phenomenon: Interview with a Polar Camp Guide
Polar expedition guides come in many form. Some are temporary seasonal workers who enjoy the freedom of the job in their youth but eventuall