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A Cultural Guide to Ushuaia: Cafés, Restaurants, and Souvenirs!
Our expedition team has put together a handy guide, sharing some of Ushuaia's best cafés, restaurants, and souvenir shops.
Your Expedition Guide to the Antarctic Peninsula
This expedition guide details everything you need to know about the Antarctic Peninsula, one of the most accessible parts of Antarctica, and the stage for some of our most immersive polar adventures.
Your Expedition Guide to the Sub-Antarctic
We have put together a handy guide, covering the what, where, and why of the sub-Antarctic, specific to the areas of our current operation, between South America and the Antarctic Peninsula.
Choosing the Best Month to Visit Antarctica as a Photographer
We have broken down what you can expect from November to March in Antarctica as a photographer, with some handy photography tips from an Oceanwide guide.
Your Expedition Guide to the Weddell Sea
This expedition guide details everything you need to know about the Weddell Sea!
Oceanwide Expeditions 2025-2026 Antarctic Expedition Cruise Season Commences
Oceanwide Expeditions 2025-2026 Antarctic expedition cruise season began today.
Chasing Shackleton's Legacy in Antarctica with a Polar Historian
Join Shackleton scholar & polar historian Stephen Scott-Fawcett FRGS on a truly epic expedition voyage into the mighty Weddell Sea, retracing the route of the Endurance, and uncovering the myths and realities of the men of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (ITAE) and the man who led them, Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton.
Discover Unseen South Georgia & Follow Shackleton's Journey
South Georgia is forever etched into the annals of Antarctic exploration, and is almost intrinsically linked to the extraordinary career and exploits of one of the Antarctic greats - Sir Ernest Shackleton.
Shackleton's Tower of Strength and Right Hand Man - Antarctic Legend Frank Wild
There is perhaps no one better placed to offer insight into the allure of Antarctica than Frank Wild, one of the most highly decorated polar explorers in history, and a key figure in several Antarctic expeditions, described by Shackleton as his 'tower of strength' and his right-hand man.
Why should I visit Antarctica in January on an expedition cruise?
During January in Antarctica, the ice is at its most stable, wildlife is active, and temperatures are relatively mild.
Retracing Shackleton's Legacy: Oceanwide Expeditions' Remote Weddell Sea Explorer
The Weddell Sea Explorer voyage is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to connect with one of exploration's most iconic sagas.
The lure of Antarctica – why people visit, and why people should
Antarctica is special. Antarctica means something different for different people. Discover an experience beyond even your wildest dreams!
Why should I visit Antarctica in November on an expedition cruise?
November in Antarctica is a time to truly appreciate the natural beauty of the frozen continent.
Iceberg A23a: Antarctica's Wandering Giant
This tabular, floating mass of ancient, compact ice is larger than some countries — and its journey has spanned decades.
Oceanwide Expeditions donates €860 to nature charities
This year we will donate €860 to the following conservation charities based on guest reviews: World Wildlife Fund, BirdLife International, 4Ocean, and the Falklands Conservation.
Farthest South: Breaking Records and Setting the Standard in the Wake of Polar Greats
We spoke with Expedition Leader Sara Jenner aboard M/V Ortelius at the conclusion of a historic, record-breaking voyage into the depths of the Weddell Sea .
Rare red Aurora Australis spotted above Antarctica
Guests aboard Oceanwide Expeditions’ Ortelius voyage witness elusive red aurora in the Bellingshausen Sea.
Oceanwide Expeditions concludes historic Antarctic voyage
Oceanwide Expeditions concludes its Remote Weddell Sea Explorer voyage, making history with record-breaking achievements and establishing its status as the only operator offering a true deep-field Antarctic expedition.
Why should I visit Antarctica in December on an expedition cruise?
December, in particular, is an ideal time to visit, as it marks the height of the Antarctic summer.
Oceanwide Expeditions Sets a New World Record in the Weddell Sea
M/V Ortelius reached the southernmost point ever recorded by a non-icebreaker passenger vessel in the Weddell Sea at 78°03.471’S.
An Antarctic Expedition’s Mission to Restore Historic Building
With the successful restoration of the hangar, there was a deep sense of satisfaction in seeing it returned to its original state.
Historic building at Whalers Bay successfully restored after graffiti incident
In partnership with the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT), Oceanwide Expeditions has successfully restored a historic aircraft hangar at Whalers Bay on Deception Island - just one month after an incident of graffiti.
