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Ortelius Staff Spot Type D Orca
Taking our guests to beautiful polar areas to see exotic polar animals is what we’re all about. Whether we’re spotting polar bears or pengui
HDS23-22, trip log, Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage
On embarkation, our luck already began as it was clear and sunny while we are embarking our home for the next 10 days, the Dutch Expedition
Arctic Cruises Compared: Around Spitsbergen vs. North Spitsbergen
Around Spitsbergen or North Spitsbergen – which cruise is for you? The most distinguishing feature of these cruises is the areas they visit.
HDS22-22, trip log, Antarctica - 'Basecamp'- free camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking,
We spend the rest of the evening cruising down the Beagle Channel. As we prepare ourselves to go down for our first dinner the ship is surro
OTL23-22, trip log, Weddell Sea, In search of the Emperor penguin
We were warmly welcomed by all the crew and staff who assisted us in finding our cabins. We had a little time to explore the ship and get ou
OTL22-22, trip log, Weddell Sea - In search of the Emperor penguin
On Snow Hill Island the morning turned out glorious. Being able to walk on this massive blanket of frozen sea water was special enough in it
HDS21-22, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
The day started with a beautiful sunrise and we enjoyed a tasty breakfast before heading to the outer decks. Many birds such as Black-browed
OTL21-22, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
When we arose from our sleep and headed outside, we saw beautiful, calm seas and sunshine; perfect conditions to begin looking out for wonde
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
We’re thrilled to report we made our fourth consecutive landing at the emperor penguin colony on Snow Hill Island last Friday.
Around Spitsbergen, in the Realm of the Polar Bear & Ice
There are journeys and there are journeys. This trip is one that falls in the latter category. I look back on a fantastic experience, during
HDS14-22, trip log, East Greenland Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis
While we sail out of the fjord, the scenery is stunning and how could it get any better… we have the first sightings of whales. Some humpbac
Secrets of the Stone: Restoration of Svalbard’s 1878 Memorial
Verheul's goal was refreshingly simple: make the 1878 stone legible again so that future visitors can continue to enjoy it.
OTL14-22, Reisetagebuch, Ostgrönland Scoresbysund - Basecamp
Bevor die meisten von uns sich in ihre Kabinen zurückziehen, hören wir Jan’s Stimme durch die Lautsprecher. Wir haben Nordlichter und das al
PLA13-22, trip log, Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland
Dinner was served and we got to meet some of our fellow travellers who would be sharing this voyage to Greenland. As we began our navigation
Falling into Place: Iris van Zalinge’s Arctic Expedition
Iris van Zalinge, a native of the Dutch province of Zeeland where our headquarters is based, took the nine-night voyage on Plancius in July.
OTL13-22, trip log, Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland
Today is the day! Our long-awaited Arctic adventure is about to begin (a few years wait for some of us!). Our story begins in Longyearbyen,
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,
South Georgia Whaling Stations
South Georgia is an animal lover’s dream. In fact, it’s one of the most wildlife-rich locations we visit in all of our polar voyages, whethe
HDS12-22, trip log, North Spitsbergen - Farthest North
As the day drew to a close there were dolphin and whale sightings, and eventually the sun got low enough in the sky to give dramatic “sunset
Svalbard’s Texas Bar
Texas Bar is one of the historic areas we visit on certain Svalbard trips, and it always proves to be a cherished landing site among both ou