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50 Years Among the Poles: Interview with Ko de Korte
In a few short weeks, Oceanwide Expeditions consultant Ko de Korte will join 174 passengers aboard the world’s first-registered Polar Class
IAATO Votes New Whale Protection Measures Into Effect
On May 3 the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) voted measures into effect that will reduce the incidence of tou
Oceanwide Expeditions Donates €620 to Charity Based on Passenger Reviews
Thanks to our passengers, we’re donating €620 to four separate charities: Plastic Oceans International, World Wide Fund for Nature, BirdLife
The Overlooked Treasures of Ascension Island
If you know anything about Ascension Island, which is unlikely, it probably has to do with the green turtle breeding population that exists
Cruising Solo: The Benefits of Single-Passenger Polar Travel
we’ll explore a few benefits of visiting the polar regions as a solo traveler, ending with a quick FAQ in case you’re considering such a voy
Peaks, Fjords, and Auroras: 14 East Greenland Attractions
Nothing against the west coast, but many travelers agree it is more touristic and developed (and hence, less wild and adventurous) than Gree
Adding Antarctica to Your Seven-Continents Bucket List
It’s a common pursuit among serious travelers to visit all seven continents. And indeed, the term “bucket list,” which became popular (if no
Higher Ground: Interview with Polar Hiking Guide Philipp Schaudy
Imagine you’ve spent the last hour and change huffing up a rocky Arctic slope, pausing only to pull a drink from your water bottle or wipe s
The Arctic Hare: Easter Bunny²
In preparation for Easter Sunday, let’s explore all the ways this so-called polar rabbit (which really isn’t a rabbit at all) might in fact
Five Reasons to Love St. Helena (Even If You’re a Polar Junkie)
Being one of the most remote islands on Earth confers a certain charm. Getting your name from a Roman empress (and the mother of Constantine
Port Pastimes: 7 Fun Things to Do in Longyearbyen
Waiting in port to begin an Arctic cruise can be a little like waiting for water to boil or coffee to brew or Game of Thrones to come back:
Top 10 Antarctic Attractions
Even if you put its exotically beautiful wildlife aside, Antarctica is undeniably mythic in both scale and scenery: The largest glaciers and
The South Georgia Seven: Hikes, Fjords, Whales, & Penguins
Few places encapsulate such a staggeringly rich assortment of sub-Antarctic scenery, animals, and outing opportunities as South Georgia.
Antarctica and My Old Friend, Ortelius: Passenger Story by Ann Lane
I was on the recent Antarctic trip on Ortelius, 16 Feb - 7 March. This has been my third expedition with Oceanwide, and I continue to be ver
Scenes from St. Andrews Bay: 12 Pics of Penguins, Seals, and More
It’s highly likely that, if you’re ever lucky enough to visit the visually stunning sub-Antarctic island chain of South Georgia, one of your
Polar Gear of Yesteryear: Expedition Clothing 100 Years Ago
When you look at pictures of polar expedition clothing from a century past, the experience is not unlike seeing images of World War military
Trek into the Timeless: Interview with Polar Ski Guide Phil Wickens
If you ever find yourself lost in snowy, ice-clutched, thoroughly inhospitable country like in the latest wilderness survival movie, don’t p
The Ultimate Traveler’s Guide to the Arctic and Antarctica
Sunrises or sunsets, coffee or tea, Wonder Woman or Superman. The world contains a virtually limitless supply of things to compare, contrast
Oceanwide Expeditions covers the polar corner at ITB Berlin
Last week Oceanwide staff attended ITB Berlin, the world’s largest travel trade show, meeting old friends and new in a weeklong spree of tou
Ada Blackjack: Forgotten Queen of Arctic Expeditions
The incredible real-life story of the overlooked Iñupiat woman who became the only survivor of a fateful Arctic expedition.”
Antarctic Explorer’s Voyage
There’s off the beaten track, and there’s really off the beaten track. And then there’s the Antarctic Explorer’s Voyage, a far-ranging pola
Cruise to Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula 3rd – 22nd December 2018
The first day was spent sailing towards the Falkland Islands, and on the second morning I woke to a bright day and was up on deck to see us