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Oceanwide Expeditions cleanup removes 1,000 kg of plastic from Svalbard
Thirteen Oceanwide guides and 50 passengers removed roughly 1,000 kg (2,200 pounds) of plastic from the beaches of Svalbard last week, about
Top 10 Tips for Packing Your Polar Photography Equipment
One of the most common questions I get asked before a cruise is, “What photography equipment should I bring?” It’s a broad question, and ans
Five Sites, Attractions, and Activities of Puerto Madryn
Puerto Madryn is the bustling Argentinian setting that serves as the embarkation point for our 20-night Antarctic extravaganzas. Book-ended
HDS09-19, trip log, Around Spitsbergen
After a mandatory safety briefing delivered by our Hotel Manager Michael, and the Chief Officer Matei, followed by a safety drill, we were
HDS08-19, trip log, Around Spitsbergen
We were shuttled ashore by zodiac and given time to wander around the museum, visit the small gift shop and send post cards home to loved on
Birds of the South: 33 Antarctic Birds and Seabirds
Even if you don’t throw penguins into the mix, these wildlife-rich Antarctic regions offer some of the best hotspots for birdwatching on the
Hondius Around Spitsbergen
We are Ximena and Michelle, tour operators from the Dutch company Norge Reiser. It was our first time in the Arctic, and we were very excite
A Day on m/v Plancius
Stepping aboard Oceanwide’s longest-running expedition vessel, it’s easy to forget she’s been making voyages to the polar regions since “Aft
HDS07-19, trip log, Around Spitsbergen
As breakfast was being served, we cruised in to Lilliehöökfjord, the sun was shining brightly on the calm, turquoise waters as we headed tow
PLA09-19, trip log, Around Spitsbergen
We finish our stay in Ny-Ålesund with the last zodiac leaving the pier back to the ship at around 12:30. In the afternoon, we proceeded towa
An Incredible Adventure on a Tall Ship
Ever since discovering Svalbard on the map a little over a year ago, I had felt a desperate need to explore this Arctic archipelago for myse
The Best Arctic and Antarctic Trips for Families
Polar expedition cruises are commonly taken by couples and a growing number of solo travelers, but that doesn’t mean the buck stops there. A
Oceanwide Expeditions’ “Wild, Wild South” video an Adventure in Motion finalist
Oceanwide’s short video, “Wild, Wild South: Falklands, South Georgia, Antarctica,” has been selected as a finalist in the sixth annual Adven
HDS06-19, trip log, In search of polar bears and pack ice
We enjoyed our first sumptuous dinner in the restaurant, while the Arctic landscape outside was bathed in the sparkling sunlight of the midn
The Classic Polar Cruise: Antarctic Peninsula Facts, Pics, and More
You can specialize your Antarctic voyage with trips to the Falklands, South Georgia, and the Weddell Sea. But when it comes to getting the b
Highlights from the First Arctic Voyage of Hondius
Our new ship Hondius completed its first Arctic expedition cruise on June 14, 2019. This being a new ship, the maiden voyage was not without
HDS05-19, trip log, In search of polar bears and pack ice
After a good lunch it was time for the first zodiac operation. All boats where lowered and passengers dressed up appropriately for the occas
PLA07-19, trip log, North Spitsbergen, In Search of Polar Bear
After his briefings all went quickly outside again because belugas had been spotted. There were two big groups of in total at least a hundre
Svalbard’s 12 Most Iconic Animals
Each of our Arctic areas of operation offers its own unique and equally unforgettable feature: Greenland is great for mountainous shorelines
HDS04-19, trip log, Spitsbergen - In search of polar bears & pack-ice
We were picked up from the airport and received a warm welcome in this cold place. The midnight sun was shining, so were the faces of the ex
HDS03-19, trip log, Atlantic Odyssey- Maiden voyage Hondius
All of us were excited to finally meet the Hondius. Therefore, it felt more like writing a new chapter in an old book, rather than simply jo