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Doing the Right Thing and Doing Things Right: Oceanwide Expeditions Launches Its First ESG Report

With the launch of our first ESG report, we sat down with our CEO to hear more about our progress, the challenges ahead, and our vision for the future.

Svalbard's House of Death: The Chilling Mystery of Svenskhuset

Seventeen dead men. A locked-door mystery in the wilderness of Svalbard. Was the supernatural to blame for the horrors of Svenskhuset during the winter of 1872?

An Expedition Doctor at the Edges of the Map: An Interview with Sjoerd Verschoor

Sjoerd Verschoor joined m/v Plancius in Svalbard as the ship's doctor. We sat down to hear about his experience in the polar bear kingdom.

What are our landings like on an Antarctica cruise?

Our ships are built for polar exploration and equipped with Zodiacs. Discover what landings are like on an Antarctica cruise with Oceanwide Expeditions.

Oceanwide Expeditions publishes its first ESG report, setting course for more responsible expedition travel

Oceanwide Expeditions, a veteran polar operator and leader in the expedition cruise industry, has published its first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report.

Inspiring Others to Take the Path Less Traveled: The Arctic Adventures of a Travel Specialist

Oceanwide Expeditions guest Lisa recently returned from a 9-night adventure exploring the dramatic fjords and glaciers of northern Svalbard.

How far in advance should you book your Antarctica cruise?

Book your Antarctica cruise in advance for maximum anticipation or choose a last-minute departure for a spontaneous adventure with Oceanwide Expeditions.

What types of ships are used for Antarctica cruises?

Our fleet of ice-strengthened motor vessels is ideal for an Antarctica expedition cruise. Oceanwide Expeditions: 30+ years of polar expertise.

Svalbard expedition vs Greenland expedition: how to choose?

How to choose between a Svalbard and Greenland expedition? At Oceanwide Expeditions, we’re experienced in both and have some insights to help you out!

Find out the best time of the year to travel to Antarctica

What’s the best time to travel to Antarctica? At Oceanwide Expeditions we know the best time to travel based on your preferences. Find out on our website!

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.