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PLA24-23, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
As we passed a small rocky island, we saw three sleeping Weddell seals on top. It was a beautiful day to paddle through the icebergs on the
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OTL25-24, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
The landscape was more beautiful than we could have imagined. A spectacular glacier surrounded our camping site. After some ice calving and
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HDS24-23, trip log, Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage
Our guides took us on a short Zodiac cruise. Manoeuvring between icebergs, we tried to capture all this beauty in the form of photographs.
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OTL24-23, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
The mountaineering team summited the stunning Jabet Peak, dominating the bay at over 500m above sea level.
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PLA23-23, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
400,000 King Penguins, tens-of-thousands of fur seals and thousands of elephant seals all jostling for space – a cacophony of sound and smel
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HDS23-23, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
The afternoon expedition unfolded at Danco Island, offering another opportunity to immerse in the wonders of Antarctica.
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OTL23-23, trip log, Weddell Sea, In search of the Emperor penguin incl. helicopters
As we got closer, we could hear a cacophony of calls from the huge amount of fluffy grey chicks, which were sometimes being answered by the
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Oceanwide celebrates 30 years of expedition cruising
Today marks the 30th anniversary of Oceanwide Expeditions. We eagerly anticipate the future with utmost confidence.
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HDS22-23, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
Our team made a surprise visit to every Zodiac, offering all the passengers a lovely hot chocolate with or without rum.
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PLA22-23, trip log, South Georgia Explorer
We cruised on glassy seas in nearby Elephant Cove and spent time with Elephant Seals, Antarctic Fur Seals, Kelp Gulls and South Georgia Pint
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OTL22-23, trip log, Weddell Sea, In search of the Emperor penguin
With a bit of diligent scanning, it turned out there were dozens of Emperor Penguins scattered in small groups all around the ice.
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HDS21-23, trip log, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Antarctica
Most of the black-browed albatrosses were already incubating their eggs, eagerly awaiting the arrival of their offspring.
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First Snow Hill Island landing of the season
We’re excited to announce we’ve made the first Snow Hill Island landing of the 2023-24 Antarctic season, visiting one of Earth’s largest emp
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Circumnavigating Spitsbergen
Our Around Spitsbergen voyage circumnavigates the principal island of the ruggedly beautiful Svalbard archipelago.
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The Science of Sustainability: Interview with Nathalie Steins
Can polar travel be made more sustainable? This question was part of a research project by scientist Nathalie Steins, and we were eager to h
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What’s so Special about East Spitsbergen?
Though eastern Svalbard does not differ dramatically from the rest of the island group, the itineraries we follow there give you a different
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Expedition at its Greatest: Interview with Sara Jenner
We talked to Sara Jenner about how she got into this work, what she loves about polar travel, and why having a home base isn’t on her agenda
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HDS13-23, trip log, East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis
After a night of Northern lights galore, stretching across the skies all above us and dancing merrily, we awoke to perfect light conditions,
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Oceanwide’s First Female Captain: Interview with Miia Holma
Miia Holma captained her first Oceanwide voyage to Svalbard in July. Nothing too exceptional about that until you consider she’s our first f
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Wanny Woldstad: First Female Hunter on Svalbard
Wanny Woldstad was the first female trapper on Svalbard, but she preferred to think of herself as simply a trapper
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PLA13-23, trip log, East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis
On several occasions, there was a loud noise like rumbling thunder when a nearby iceberg would begin to partly collapse.