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HDS08-24, trip log, Around Spitsbergen - In the realm of polar bear & ice
We spent the afternoon surrounded by amazing icebergs of different shapes, sizes, and colors.
PLA07-24, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
Along our hikes we learned about the past hunting history and about belugas. We observed reindeer along the way, a couple of harbor seals ha
HDS07-24, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of polar bear & ice
We drove through to Negribreen to the sound of brash ice popping and crackling as it released gases during its slow melting.
OTL06-24, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
Incredible hues of blue, with ice everywhere in the water due to the frequent calvings, walruses lying on some of them, the weather and sigh
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 experien
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 watch
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
OTL05-24, trip log, East Spitsbergen and Bear Island, in the realm of Polar Bear & Ic
We received permission from Bjørnøya’s weather station to make a visit. Visiting the station was fantastic, we found whale bones, old machin
PLA05-24, trip log, North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wild
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 Worksho
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, Inclu
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 & Wild
It was a truly phenomenal encounter with the creature we had all journeyed to the high Arctic hoping to see. The experience moved some peopl
HDS04-24, trip log, East Spitsbergen, Home of the polar bear - Summer Solstice, Inclu
We awoke in Recherchefjorden. Reindeer grazed on the slopes of the cliffs.
PLA03-24, trip log, North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wild
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 & wild
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 be
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, 4
HDS32-24, trip log, Atlantic Odyssey
We awoke to a beautiful tropical morning, anchored just outside the port of Jamestown, St Helena.
