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Can’t Get Enough: Interview with Laurence Dyke
While we regularly interview our veteran expedition guides, we all too often overlook the youngbloods in our ranks. This does not accurately
Hot Ice: Breeding Practices of Five Polar Animals
Last Valentine's Day we gave you 14 wildlife pictures highlighting the ins, outs, ups, and downs of polar romance. This year we're moving on
PLA28-20, trip log, Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica
The hike continued along a small path around the bay where we discovered even more species of birds. And when we finally arrived at the sett
HDS27a-20, trip log, Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage
After a delicious breakfast from our galley team, we gathered in the lounge to hear Mieke tell us about the different species of Penguin tha
Ancient Arctic Exploration
In terms of polar exploration, the Arctic has a far more extensive history of exploration than Antarctica.
Rembrandt van Rijn: 20 Facts about Our First Vessel
It’s not unusual for parents to have a special place in their hearts for their first child, and you could say we feel something similar for
Penguin Wisdom: Life Lessons from Our Favorite Flightless Bird
As members of a travel company that focuses on wildlife, we believe every species has something important to teach us - from the largest blu
10 Wise Ways to Kill Time in Tromsø
The town is more than worth a visit on its own merit, filled with enough exciting activities inside and out to justify arriving several days
PLA27-20, trip log, Antarctica Peninsula and South Shetlands Islands
In the afternoon we landed at Danco Island just like this morning a beautiful place again with many penguin and Skua looking to take advanta
The Pack Ice and Polar Bears of North Spitsbergen
We’ve mentioned before that the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard is one of the best places to spot polar bears. We’ve also mentioned that the
The Man Behind the Ship: Hondius the Cartographer
We at Oceanwide Expeditions are pretty fond of exploration, explorers, maps, and mapmakers. Maybe you’ve noticed.
2019 Highlights: 41 Photos from a Prime Polar Year
If you overhear someone say, "It's been a good year," they're probably a farmer or financier or maybe even a wine producer. But we think pol
Seizing the Season: Spitsbergen’s Late Spring, Early Summer
Most Arctic expedition cruises fall into two camps: those that sail during the autumn and winter and focus primarily on the northern lights,
Antarctica by Air: Two Highly Uplifting Helicopter Cruises
Taking a polar expedition cruise delivers no shortage of show-stopping highlights, but one of the most exhilarating is lifting off from the
PLA26-20, trip log, Antarctic Basecamp
In preparation for Antarctica we filed into the lounge to learn about environmental awareness and correct behavior in Antarctica - no food a
HDS26-19, trip log, Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage
At lunch, we saw the Shetland Islands slowly approaching in the distance and by 2 pm we were deep in Nelson’s Straight en route to Robert Is
OTL25-20, trip log, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Antarctic Peninsula
After enjoying the buffet breakfast, many of us wrapped up warm and went outside to watch the seabirds – which are in their element. Specifi
PLA25-19, trip log, Antarctic Basecamp
We spent days dreaming about our voyage to come, hours shopping, reading, preparing logistics, excitedly chatting with family, friends, coll
HDS25-19, trip log, Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage
After a good breakfast, we all gathered in the lounge to attend our first day of lectures to prepare us for what we would see in the forthco
HDS24-19, trip log, Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage
At Recap John used maps to tell us how human knowledge of the unknown lands of the south had unfolded, Vide reviewed the whales we had seen
How St. Nick Became Santa Claus and Moved to the North Pole
In the Netherlands, where we’re based, Sinterklaas is technically a celebration of the St. Nicholas feast day on December 6, while Christmas
