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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.

Explorers in the Ice - Ross Sea Antarctica

Although I’ve been to the Peninsula many times, the opportunity to experience the Ross Sea and its historical sites for the first time was very exciting.

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.

Exploring Borchgrevink’s hut at Cape Adare Antarctica

I pointed, “Look!” My exclamation broke the reverential hush inside the first human habitation on the Antarctic continent, heads turned quizzically. “Socks!” I explained, which baffled still further the passengers from MV Ortelius who were exploring Borchgrevink’s hut at Cape Adare with me.

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

Antarctic Peninsula | Basecamp - Ortelius

Antarctica beckons adventurers.

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.

Advanced Antarctica: The Ross Sea

Being so close to the world’s largest penguin, the elusive Emperor, is a life-changing experience! And being inside the historical huts were sacred moments.

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.