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Oceanwide Expeditions Sets a New World Record in the Weddell Sea

Oceanwide Expeditions Sets a New World Record in the Weddell Sea

M/V Ortelius reached the southernmost point ever recorded by a non-icebreaker passenger vessel in the Weddell Sea at 78°03.471’S.

Historic building at Whalers Bay successfully restored after graffiti incident

Historic building at Whalers Bay successfully restored after graffiti incident

In partnership with the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT), Oceanwide Expeditions has successfully restored a historic aircraft hangar at W

Oceanwide Expeditions announces successful landing at Snow Hill Island -  the first cruise operator to enter the Weddell Sea this season

Oceanwide Expeditions announces successful landing at Snow Hill Island - the first c

this trip saw guests visit the iconic emperor penguin colony at Snow Hill Island, offering fantastic conditions for photographers and wildli

Oceanwide Expeditions wins big at the Expedition Cruise Network Awards 2024

Oceanwide Expeditions wins big at the Expedition Cruise Network Awards 2024

Oceanwide Expeditions was presented with three Expedition Cruise Awards

Oceanwide Expeditions nominated for three awards at the Expedition Cruise Network Awards

Oceanwide Expeditions nominated for three awards at the Expedition Cruise Network Awa

Your vote will help us achieve further recognition for our fantastic expedition cruise itineraries and polar adventures!

Oceanwide Expeditions donates €955 to nature charities

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, 4

Oceanwide celebrates 30 years of expedition cruising

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

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

Third World Cruise Awards nomination for Oceanwide Expeditions

Third World Cruise Awards nomination for Oceanwide Expeditions

We are honored to announce our third nomination for World’s Best Expedition Cruise Line at the third annual World Cruise Awards.

Oceanwide Expeditions donates €1060 to nature charities

Oceanwide Expeditions donates €1060 to nature charities

This year we will donate €1,060 to the following conservation charities based on guest reviews: World Wildlife Fund, BirdLife International,

Oceanwide Expeditions Partners with the Polar Tourism Guides Association

Oceanwide Expeditions Partners with the Polar Tourism Guides Association

Oceanwide Expeditions and the Polar Tourism Guiding Association (PTGA) are excited to announce our new status as an Accredited Provider for

Oceanwide charts Antarctic island

Oceanwide charts Antarctic island

Guests, guides, and crew all helped chart a route around the largest of the Guyou Islands in Flandres Bay, returning to the ship late that e

Oceanwide wins World’s Best Expedition Cruise Line 2022

Oceanwide wins World’s Best Expedition Cruise Line 2022

We are honored to announce that Oceanwide Expeditions has been named World’s Best Expedition Cruise Line 2022 in the second annual World Cru

Fourth consecutive Snow Hill landing

Fourth consecutive Snow Hill landing

We’re thrilled to report we made our fourth consecutive landing at the emperor penguin colony on Snow Hill Island last Friday.

Wahlbergøya beach cleanup results in 250 kg (600 pounds) of waste collected

Wahlbergøya beach cleanup results in 250 kg (600 pounds) of waste collected

“There was so much rubbish collected that we couldn’t fit it all in the white bags he had brought. Instead, we put the larger bits of rope,

World’s Best Expedition Cruise Line 2022

World’s Best Expedition Cruise Line 2022

It is with great delight that we announce we have been nominated for World’s Best Expedition Cruise Line at the second annual World Cruise A

Oceanwide participates in fourth annual Cleanup for Sarah

Oceanwide participates in fourth annual Cleanup for Sarah

During Cleanup for Sarah, we encourage our staff and followers on social media to join us in removing litter from nature areas. These effort

Hondius begins her Arctic season, with other ships to follow

Hondius begins her Arctic season, with other ships to follow

Oceanwide’s Polar Class 6 vessel Hondius set sail from her homeport Vlissingen in the Netherlands on Sunday, delivering passengers to her fi

Oceanwide Expeditions Continues Charity Donations Based on Passenger Reviews

Oceanwide Expeditions Continues Charity Donations Based on Passenger Reviews

Some years ago, we made an offer to our former passengers: For every review they left on our website, we would donate €5 to a charity of the

Introducing our new Science Basecamp program

Introducing our new Science Basecamp program

For polar travelers with a particular bent for science, we have designed an all-new Science Basecamp program that explores such fascinating

Cleanup for Sarah continues

Cleanup for Sarah continues

Cleanup for Sarah began in 2019 and takes place every year on June 16, Sarah’s birthday.

Vote for World’s Best Expedition Cruise Line 2021

Vote for World’s Best Expedition Cruise Line 2021

We are delighted to announce that we have been nominated for the World’s Best Expedition Cruise Line 2021 award at the inaugural event of th

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