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First Snow Hill Island landing of the season
We’re excited to announce we’ve made the first Snow Hill Island landing of the 2023-24 Antarctic season, visiting one of Earth’s largest emp
Circumnavigating Spitsbergen
Our Around Spitsbergen voyage circumnavigates the principal island of the ruggedly beautiful Svalbard archipelago.
The Science of Sustainability: Interview with Nathalie Steins
Can polar travel be made more sustainable? This question was part of a research project by scientist Nathalie Steins, and we were eager to h
What’s so Special about East Spitsbergen?
Though eastern Svalbard does not differ dramatically from the rest of the island group, the itineraries we follow there give you a different
Expedition at its Greatest: Interview with Sara Jenner
We talked to Sara Jenner about how she got into this work, what she loves about polar travel, and why having a home base isn’t on her agenda
Oceanwide’s First Female Captain: Interview with Miia Holma
Miia Holma captained her first Oceanwide voyage to Svalbard in July. Nothing too exceptional about that until you consider she’s our first f
Wanny Woldstad: First Female Hunter on Svalbard
Wanny Woldstad was the first female trapper on Svalbard, but she preferred to think of herself as simply a trapper
Whales, South Georgia, and Bill Smith
Bill frequently raises money for SGHT through his drawings, which are focused on South Georgia and polar expedition travel.
Svalbard vs. the Canadian Arctic
Svalbard and the Canadian Arctic vary in terms of what they offer expedition travelers. They offer similar scenery, but their remoteness and
Third World Cruise Awards nomination for Oceanwide Expeditions
We are honored to announce our third nomination for World’s Best Expedition Cruise Line at the third annual World Cruise Awards.
Oceanwide Expeditions donates €1060 to nature charities
This year we will donate €1,060 to the following conservation charities based on guest reviews: World Wildlife Fund, BirdLife International,
Ignition Nature Moment: Interview with Hubert Neufeld
Sounds of the South delivers scene after scene of stunning landscapes and exotic wildlife encounters.
Unearthing the Arctic: Interview with Dr. Louis Beyens
We’re thrilled to have Dr. Louis Beyens join us as a guest lecturer on several trips this summer. We talked to him about what he’ll be discu
Oceanwide Expeditions Partners with the Polar Tourism Guides Association
Oceanwide Expeditions and the Polar Tourism Guiding Association (PTGA) are excited to announce our new status as an Accredited Provider for
Antarctic Endurance: Ultramarathon in Earth’s Largest Desert
Sixty ultramarathoners will join us in Antarctica during the 2024-25 season.
Keeping the Arctic Clean: Interview with Eelco Leemans
We spent some time talking to Eelco Leemans about what got him started in the project of waste removal and analysis on Svalbard.
Antarctic Inspired: Interview with Ruben Hein
While we love when our guests are inspired by our trips, we rarely hear of them making a nature documentary, musical album, and biodiversity
Charting Flanders Bay
Until then, this spot in the northwestern Antarctic Peninsula had only been charted three times since 1898, when it was roughly mapped by th
Oceanwide charts Antarctic island
Guests, guides, and crew all helped chart a route around the largest of the Guyou Islands in Flandres Bay, returning to the ship late that e
Ortelius Staff Spot Type D Orca
Taking our guests to beautiful polar areas to see exotic polar animals is what we’re all about. Whether we’re spotting polar bears or pengui
Arctic Cruises Compared: Around Spitsbergen vs. North Spitsbergen
Around Spitsbergen or North Spitsbergen – which cruise is for you? The most distinguishing feature of these cruises is the areas they visit.
Oceanwide wins World’s Best Expedition Cruise Line 2022
We are honored to announce that Oceanwide Expeditions has been named World’s Best Expedition Cruise Line 2022 in the second annual World Cru