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HDS03-19, trip log, Atlantic Odyssey- Maiden voyage Hondius
All of us were excited to finally meet the Hondius. Therefore, it felt more like writing a new chapter in an old book, rather than simply jo
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Oceanwide guides dedicate beach cleanup to Sarah Auffret
Last week guides and passengers of an Oceanwide Expeditions voyage to the Arctic cleaned plastic off a Svalbard beach in memory of Sarah Auf
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PLA06-19, trip log, North Spitsbergen, In search of Polar Bear & Pack Ice
When we arrived there we got a very early wake-up call and went al to the foredeck to view the amazing sight of a bear on the ice with Belug
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Islands of the Blessed: Four Things to Do Around Cape Verde
Islands of the Blessed: Things to Do Around Cape Verde
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PLA05-19, trip log, North Spitsbergen, In search of Polar Bear & Pack Ice
After a good night sleep and sweet dreams about our first polar bear encounters on the pack-ice yesterday we woke up in the ice again. After
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Size Matters: Choosing the Right Expedition Cruise Vessel
These days, making the decision to book a polar expedition cruise is the easy part. The last three decades have witnessed such a profusion o
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The Arctic’s Most Phenomenal Fjords
Fjords are typically associated with Norway, but they are far from exclusive to that territory and are in fact a relatively common feature o
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PLA04-19, trip log, North Spitsbergen, In search of Polar Bear & Pack Ice
Shortly afterwards expedition leader Ali announced through the PA system, that a polar bear was spotted on land. Everybody rushed outside. L
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Our New m/v Hondius Makes Its Maiden Arctic Voyage
Today we celebrate the maiden Arctic voyage of our new ship, m/v Hondius. After more than two years from conception to construction, this ne
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Five Reasons Why Snowshoeing is a Perfect Polar Activity
Snowshoeing is one of the most longstanding and popular sports in the Arctic and Antarctica. Here are five reasons why.
Basecamp Plancius: A True Antarctic Adventure
It was New Year’s Eve, and I was dressed in a full-body penguin suit, making my way to the buffet. We were three days into our cruise aboard
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50 Years Among the Poles: Interview with Ko de Korte
In a few short weeks, Oceanwide Expeditions consultant Ko de Korte will join 174 passengers aboard the world’s first-registered Polar Class
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IAATO Votes New Whale Protection Measures Into Effect
On May 3 the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) voted measures into effect that will reduce the incidence of tou
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Oceanwide Expeditions Donates €620 to Charity Based on Passenger Reviews
Thanks to our passengers, we’re donating €620 to four separate charities: Plastic Oceans International, World Wide Fund for Nature, BirdLife
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The Overlooked Treasures of Ascension Island
If you know anything about Ascension Island, which is unlikely, it probably has to do with the green turtle breeding population that exists
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Cruising Solo: The Benefits of Single-Passenger Polar Travel
Traveling to the polar regions, and indeed traveling in general, is often seen as something you do in the company of family, friends, and ro
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Peaks, Fjords, and Auroras: 14 East Greenland Attractions
Nothing against the west coast, but many travelers agree it is more touristic and developed (and hence, less wild and adventurous) than Gree
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Adding Antarctica to Your Seven-Continents Bucket List
It’s a common pursuit among serious travelers to visit all seven continents. And indeed, the term “bucket list,” which became popular (if no
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Higher Ground: Interview with Polar Hiking Guide Philipp Schaudy
Imagine you’ve spent the last hour and change huffing up a rocky Arctic slope, pausing only to pull a drink from your water bottle or wipe s
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The Arctic Hare: Easter Bunny²
In preparation for Easter Sunday, let’s explore all the ways this so-called polar rabbit (which really isn’t a rabbit at all) might in fact
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Five Reasons to Love St. Helena (Even If You’re a Polar Junkie)
Being one of the most remote islands on Earth confers a certain charm. Getting your name from a Roman empress (and the mother of Constantine