by Oceanwide Expeditions News 02.04.2013
The group with Børge Ousland traversed the island of South Georgia on a self-supplied ski trek hauling pulkas (sledges) with personal and shared equipment (food, stoves, fuel) across mountainous terrain from the South coast (King Haakon Bay) to the North coast (Stromness Bay) in a minimum of 4 days. The skiers have covered a total distance of 40 – 50 km retracing sections of the historic Shackleton route from 1916.
25 Aug - 12 Sep, 2026
•Tripcode: PLA12C26
Chart an epic course from Iceland into the mazy fjords of Greenland and the beautiful world of the pack ice as you head north. Crossing the Greenland Sea, this combination cruise then takes you through the Svalbard Archipelago, exploring glaciers, mountains,...
26 Aug - 4 Sep, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL13-26
This cruise around Spitsbergen gives you a great chance to see whales, foxes, reindeer, seals, and polar bears.
7 Sep - 12 Sep, 2026
•Tripcode: PLA13A26
Chart the icy waters of Spitsbergen, exploring spectacular fjords and glaciers in Hornsund, a world of imposing sea cliffs and Arctic history. With seas rich in seals and whales, there are chances for spotting polar bears throughout. Before reaching...
12 Oct - 18 Oct, 2026
•Tripcode: RVR20-26
Northern and eastern Iceland are characterized by small villages, dramatic coastlines, narrow fjords, waterfalls, geothermal areas, volcanoes, and mountains. We are in the heart of nature here, and the scenery is breathtaking. This destination offers...
24 Oct - 13 Nov, 2026
•Tripcode: PLA21-26
A cruise to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia & the Antarctic Peninsula. Visit some of the most beautiful arrays of wildlife on Earth. This journey will introduce you to at least 6 species of penguin and a whole lot of Antarctic fur seals!
