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OTL06-22, trip log, North Spitsbergen - Basecamp, Free kayaking, hiking, photo worksh
The Ortelius lays at the old Coal pier close to the airport. The Expedition Team is spread out at several locations throughout town to await
HDS05-22, trip log, North Spitsbergen - Bowhead Whales & Polar Bears in the sea ice –
The Expedition Team were on standby for 5:45 am, zodiacs were lowered, and the staff made their way to meet and greet guests whilst Hondius
PLA05-22, trip log, North Spitsbergen, In search of Polar Bear & Pack Ice
Once on board the evening went by quickly as we were busy with familiarisations, safety briefings, cocktails with Captain Torry Sakkariassen
OTL05-22, trip log, North Spitsbergen - Basecamp - Summer Solstice, Free kayaking, hi
After a long-awaited departure (a few years for some of us) we finally land in Longyearbyen, the largest settlement in the Arctic Archipelag
HDS04-22, trip log, North Spitsbergen, In search of Polar Bear & Pack Ice Summer Sols
After a wonderful buffet dinner prepared by the galley staff it was time for the third and final briefing of the evening, a video presentati
PLA04-22, trip log, North Spitsbergen, In search of Polar Bear & Pack Ice Summer Sols
Once on board the evening went by quickly as we were busy with familiarisations, safety briefings, cocktails with Captain Torry Sakkariassen
HDS03-22, trip log, North Spitsbergen, In search of Polar Bear & Pack Ice Arc of Meri
With guests and their luggage happily aboard Expedition Leader (EL) Eduardo, and Chief Officer Matei commenced the mandatory ship safety bri
Trip log, OTL04-22, North Spitsbergen, In search of polar bear and pack ice
After long flights we arrive finally on the archipelago of Svalbard. Longyearbyen, the biggest settlement is located on the biggest island c
Trip log, PLA03-22, North Spitsbergen, In search of polar bear and pack ice
The guests arrive in the late afternoon and when everyone has unpacked and settled it is time for the very important safety drill and rescue
HDS02-22, trip log, North Spitsbergen In search of the Polar Bear & Pack Ice - Birdin
What a beautiful day to begin our Arctic adventure; cloudless blue sky, bright sunshine and calm waters. Perfect! The Expedition Team lifted
HDS01-22, trip log, North Spitsbergen, Arctic Spring - Hiking Special
We awoke to our first full day on board to enjoy a leisurely breakfast and an even more leisurely cruise down the fjord to the Lilliehöökbre
HDSX22, trip log, Arctic Ocean Expedition, Aberdeen - Fair Isle - Jan Mayen - Ice edg
A great start to our trip: the sun was shining; guests were smiling and Oceanwide Expeditions staff were thrilled to be welcoming the eager
PLA25-22, trip log, Antarctic peninsula - Basecamp
Our first night in the Drake was a little shaky but not too bad. Eduardo woke us up at 7:30 with one of his mysterious musics that will be p
HDS24-21, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula, Discovery and Learning Voyage
After the mandatory safety drill we all went down for our first meal aboard together, served buffet style.
HDS23-21, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula, Discovery and Learning Voyage
We received warm welcomes from the Expedition Team and were escorted onboard, ready to start our adventure! Those of us in the earlier group
PLA24-21, trip log, Antarctica Peninsula
Let the trip begin, Plancius was slowly leaving the port under Ushuaia’s sunset. Even with the overcast weather, the light was beautiful. Sh
HDSEC-21, trip log, Antarctica peninsula, South Georgia, and Falkland Island – Solar
Most of us flew into Ushuaia the night before our early morning luggage drop-off and sanitation which began at 8am, where many of us caught
PLAEC-21, trip log, Antarctica peninsula, South Georgia, and Falkland Island – Solar
So here we are at last in Tierra del Fuego, at the bottom of the world. Well, from Ushuaia we’ll be going south...a long way south. But for
PLA32-20, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula, Basecamp
Our first day in Antarctica starts early. We get a morning call by Iain already at 6:30 a.m. We get dressed and head out to see our first de
OTL28-20, trip log, Ross Sea Odyssey
Highlights for two or three lucky zodiacs were a fluffy Light-mantled sooty albatross chick on a nest right at the edge of the island; and a
HDS31-20, trip log, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Elephant Island, Antarctica
The weather was blustery and bright. Rays of warm sun broke through the clouds but were punctuated by frequent squalls, rushing down from th
PLA31-20, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula, Basecamp
The duty-free port flourishes with tourism but also thrives on a sizeable crab fishery and a burgeoning electronics industry. Ushuaia (liter
