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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
PLA06-19, logbuch, Nord Spitzbergen – Auf der Suche nach Eisbären
Es war ein wolkenloser Morgen und absolut Windstill in der Bucht, in welcher auch die alte russische Bergbausiedlung – heute eine Geistersta
Islands of the Blessed: Four Things to Do Around Cape Verde
Islands of the Blessed: Things to Do Around Cape Verde
PLA05-19, logbuch, Nord Spitzbergen, Auf der Suche nach Eisbären
Nach einer guten Nacht mit Träumen über unserer erste Eisbären Begegnung auf dem Eis, wachten wir heute wieder im Eis auf. Nach dem Frűhstűc
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Port Pastimes: 7 Fun Things to Do in Longyearbyen
Waiting in port to begin an Arctic cruise can be a little like waiting for water to boil or coffee to brew or Game of Thrones to come back: