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Leben in den Polarregionen

Eisbären in der Arktis, Pinguine in der Antarktis. Mehr gibt es nicht zu sagen, oder? Nun, eigentlich nicht. Es steckt viel mehr dahinter. Obwohl es in den Polarregionen scheinbar weniger Leben gibt als irgendwo sonst, gibt es sowohl in der Arktis als auch in der Antarktis hochkomplexe Ökosysteme, die man sich nur vorstellen kann.

Camping in Antarctica: a True Expedition Experience

We tend to associate camping with warm summer nights, dinners cooked over an open fire, and quiet mountain lakes. But that’s not the only kind of camping you can enjoy. In fact, it’s only the tip of the iceberg – so to speak.

5 Must Read Books on Antarctic History

Antarctica is a long way from anywhere, and thank goodness, as you’ll need all the reading time you can get. Considering that this continent has no indigenous human population, it has a disproportionately large library of historical inspiration.

Discover the Scoresby Sund Fjord System in East Greenland

Are you thinking of taking a trip to Greenland? Then one thing you do not want to miss is visiting the largest fjord on earth with spectacular scenery: Scoresby Sund.

News from mv Ortelius in the Ross Sea

After great landings with helicopters at Scott’s Hut and a fabulous trip to the Dry Valleys we had another good excursion to Cape Royds. We’re heading now for Drygalski Ice Tongue for Midnight sun zodiac cruise, and then tomorrow in Terra Nova Bay/Cape Washington.

Oceanwide Expeditions wins IAATO Light Beacon Competition

UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO), congratulates the expedition team and crew onboard MV Plancius

Polar bear specials with expert Rinie van Meurs

Oceanwide Expeditions is delighted to announce to have ‘the expert on Polar Bears’, Rinie van Meurs, on board Ortelius’ Polar Bear trips.

Oceanwide Expeditions’ policy on Ebola

We advise all passengers to read the undermentioned and to contact Oceanwide Expeditions if the following applies to those persons:

POLAR DIVING | Visit Oceanwide Expeditions at DEMA 2014!

Polar Diving with Oceanwide Expeditions highlighted at DEMA Show 2014

Oceanwide Expeditions received AECO's Puffin Award 2014

The Puffin Award is given to a member who throughout the year has helped AECO and contributed to the AECO membership.

Plancius and Ortelius recover AWI seaglider in the North Atlantic

Two ships, two itineraries, one mission: With an extraordinary rescue operation the crews of the two expedition ships MV Plancius and MV Ortelius managed to recover unmanned remote controlled seagliders in the Greenland Sea a few days ago.

Book your brand new cabin aboard Ortelius

During the annual docking in spring 2014 Oceanwide Expeditions upgraded the Polar expedition vessel Ortelius.

Oceanwide’s flag in Metallica’s headquarter

Metallica was given an Oceanwide flag with the signatures of all staff & crew aboard Ortelius

Oceanwide Expeditions rebuilds deck 5 aboard Ortelius

The mv Ortelius will built brand new cabins on deck 5 to complete the refurbishment program.

Oceanwide Expeditions meets Metallica in Antarctica

Metallica’s gives their first concert in Antarctica on the Argentinian base Carlini.

Sensational Emperor Penguin Expedition

Oceanwide Expeditions meets the Emperor Penguins of Snow Hill Island, Antarctica.

Oceanwide Brings Metallica to Antarctica

Oceanwide Expeditions is heading south for rock band Metallica’s first concert on Antarctica.

“All’s Well” in Captain Scott's Hut

“All’s Well” in Captain Scott's Hut. Conditions at the Hut were perfect: sunshine, blue skies, no wind, and a temperature of around -13 degrees.

Successful South Georgia Ski Crossing with Børge Ousland

The 4th South Georgia Ski Crossing ended successfully. The skiers covered a total distance of 40–50 km retracing the historic Shackleton route from 1916.

South Georgia in Spring

March, may be the best time of the year to be in South Georgia! The wildlife is plentiful and the light is just magical for photographs.

Oceanwide Expeditions awarded as “Best Activity Provider”

Oceanwide Expeditions was awarded by the prestigious magazine Geo Saison as “Best Activity Provider” in 2013 with The “Goldene Palme 2013” award.

Ross Sea progress: 50 Orcas and more

Across to the ice-edge, where we had a remarkable spectacle of walking along the ice edge with 50 or more Orca in constant procession, a few meters from us.