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Best Antarctica cruise for solo travelers

Join us on the best expedition cruise to Antarctica for solo travelers with Oceanwide Expeditions. Meet like-minded people on a life-changing adventure!

Frederick Cook's Arctic Claims: First to the North Pole or Polar Fraudster?

Frederick Cook, veteran of several expeditions in the Arctic and Antarctica, a man shrouded in controversy and disputed success.

The Legendary Tom Crean – the Irish Giant of Antarctica

One of the most remarkable and under-appreciated polar veterans, Tom Crean was renowned for his dedication, hardiness, resilience, and unwavering commitment to the men around him.

Total Eclipse Enjoyed by Oceanwide Expeditions’ Guests in Northeast Greenland

Guests on board two of Oceanwide Expeditions' vessels enjoyed a spectacular total eclipse in Scoresby Sund, Northeast Greenland, on unique itineraries designed around the line of totality on 12 August 2026.

The Remote Weddell Sea: Pushing the Frontiers of Polar Tourism

We sat down with Expedition Leader Chris Long to discover what makes Oceanwide's approach to exploration so unique.

The Worst Journey in the World: Penguin Eggs at the Edge of the World

In the winter of 1911, with the world’s attention on the race for the South Pole, three men from the Terra Nova Expedition set out on a different journey across the frozen expanse that would turn out to be one of the most brutal sledging trips ever undertaken in Antarctica.

Press update | m/v Hondius: 20 June 2026, 17:00 hrs CET

Oceanwide Expeditions is pleased to announce that on Thursday, 18 June 2026, all remaining crew members of m/v Hondius who quarantined in the Netherlands after disembarking the vessel are returning to their home countries.

Discover Iceland’s Wild Edge in May: Join our Northwest Iceland Explorer voyage in 2027

See another side to Iceland this spring and experience a world awakening after a long Arctic winter!

Long Hikes in Antarctica - Redefining Polar Adventure - One Step at a Time

Antarctica is a world of icebergs, breaching whales and Zodiac cruises. Oceanwide Expeditions has something truly remarkable in the wilds of the south.

Press update: 1 June 2026, 13:00 hrs CET

Oceanwide Expeditions can confirm that the planned deep cleaning and disinfection of m/v Hondius has been completed in Rotterdam.

Press update | m/v Hondius: 26 May 2026, 16:30 hrs CET

The planned departure of m/v Hondius from the port of Rotterdam to Vlissingen has been delayed following advice from GGD Rotterdam for additional cleaning procedures.

Statement from Rémi Bouysset, CEO of Oceanwide Expeditions, regarding the hantavirus cluster of cases aboard m/v Hondius

Over the past weeks, Oceanwide Expeditions has faced one of the most difficult situations in our company’s history.

Press update | m/v Hondius: 18 May 2026, 19:30 hrs CET

Oceanwide Expeditions announces that m/v Hondius has safely arrived and docked in the port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Press update | m/v Hondius: 17 May 2026, 13:40 hrs CET

Oceanwide Expeditions continues to monitor the transit of m/v Hondius to Rotterdam. No symptomatic individuals are present on board.

Press update | m/v Hondius: 13 May 2026, 18:15 hrs CET

Oceanwide Expeditions continues to monitor the progress of m/v Hondius during her transit to Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Press update | m/v Hondius: 12 May 2026, 18:00 hrs CET

Oceanwide Expeditions continues to monitor the progress of m/v Hondius during her transit to Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Press update | m/v Hondius: 11 May 2026, 21:30 hrs CET

Oceanwide Expeditions is pleased to share that the successful disembarkation of guests and a limited number of crew has been completed in Granadilla, the Canary Islands.