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Short hikes, medium hikes, and long hikes - what's the difference?
Our range of hiking activities is not just carefully planned, but also inclusive of different levels of physical fitness and hiking experience.
PLA06-24, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
We all rushed out on deck to see a bear climbing a very steep slope. It was clearly visible against the dark rocks, and we all enjoyed watching it until it lay down in a snow patch and went to sleep. That was bear number seven of the trip!
HDS06-24, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
We reached a little islet with hundreds of walruses where we had the opportunity to see some calves nursing. We stayed in silence at a safe distance, embracing the noises, games, fights and cuddling moments between these gorgeous smelly animals
OTL05-24, trip log, East Spitsbergen and Bear Island, in the realm of Polar Bear & Ice, Cleaning the Shores, Including Long Hikes
We received permission from Bjørnøya’s weather station to make a visit. Visiting the station was fantastic, we found whale bones, old machinery that was used a long time ago and of course there was also a small post office.
PLA05-24, trip log, North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wildlife
A mother with a younger cub appeared, highlighting to us how hard it can be to spot a polar bear in what appears to be flat ground.
The Flight of the Örnen: Andrée's 1897 Arctic Balloon Expedition
Andrée's balloon, the Örnen, would carry equipment for scientific observation and photographic studies.
HDS05-24, trip log, Around Spitsbergen - In the realm of polar bear & ice
The walrus colony had many females and calves, which is quite special to see!
OTL04-24, trip log, North Spitsbergen, Basecamp, Free kayaking, Hiking, Photo Workshop, Cleaning the Shores
While we were watching the bear sleeping on a snow patch, we suddenly saw another bear walking along the shore!
PLA04-24, trip log, East Spitsbergen, Home of the polar bear - Summer Solstice, Including Long Hikes
In the beginning everybody was free to walk around the blubber ovens, afterwards everybody was divided into groups.
OTL03-24, trip log, North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile Landscapes, sea ice & Wildlife - Birding, Summer Solstice
It was a truly phenomenal encounter with the creature we had all journeyed to the high Arctic hoping to see. The experience moved some people to tears and left pretty much everyone speechless.
HDS04-24, trip log, East Spitsbergen, Home of the polar bear - Summer Solstice, Including Long Hikes
We awoke in Recherchefjorden. Reindeer grazed on the slopes of the cliffs.
PLA03-24, trip log, North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wildlife
In the open pack ice in the vicinity of the Seven Islands, a female polar bear with cub was spotted.
HDS03-24, trip log, North Spitsbergen Explorer - Polar bears, bowhead whales & more
Walruses are super social creatures, huddling together in large groups.
PLA02-24, trip log, North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wildlife
We continue enjoying our ship cruise along the ice edge and then all of a sudden, the moment we have all been quietly hoping for… A polar bear has been spotted in the distance.
PLA01-24, trip log, Arctic Ocean - Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Spitsbergen
Sheep and Shetland ponies grazed the cliff tops as we wandered along Foula’s incredible coastline.
Oceanwide Expeditions donates €955 to nature charities
This year we will donate €995 to the following conservation charities based on guest reviews: World Wildlife Fund, BirdLife International, 4Ocean, and the Falklands Conservation.
The Acoustics of the Arctic: Interview with Ashleigh Kitchiner
We spent some time talking to Ashleigh about her work as an expedition guide, what got her into biology, and why bowhead whale sounds are so interesting.
12 Things to Do in Antarctica
There are numerous things to do in Antarctica that might help sharpen your focus, ensuring you get an experience tailored to your personal tastes.
The Seasons of Antarctica: When to Visit and Why
What are Antarctica's travel seasons, and when is the best time to visit? The answer is simpler than you might think.
Oceanwide celebrates 30 years of expedition cruising
Today marks the 30th anniversary of Oceanwide Expeditions. We eagerly anticipate the future with utmost confidence.
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 emperor penguin colonies.
Circumnavigating Spitsbergen
Our Around Spitsbergen voyage circumnavigates the principal island of the ruggedly beautiful Svalbard archipelago.
