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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Oceanwide guides dedicate beach cleanup to Sarah Auffret
Last week guides and passengers of an Oceanwide Expeditions voyage to the Arctic cleaned plastic off a Svalbard beach in memory of Sarah Auf
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PLA06-19, trip log, North Spitsbergen, In search of Polar Bear & Pack Ice
When we arrived there we got a very early wake-up call and went al to the foredeck to view the amazing sight of a bear on the ice with Belug
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Islands of the Blessed: Four Things to Do Around Cape Verde
Islands of the Blessed: Things to Do Around Cape Verde
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PLA05-19, trip log, North Spitsbergen, In search of Polar Bear & Pack Ice
After a good night sleep and sweet dreams about our first polar bear encounters on the pack-ice yesterday we woke up in the ice again. After
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Size Matters: Choosing the Right Expedition Cruise Vessel
These days, making the decision to book a polar expedition cruise is the easy part. The last three decades have witnessed such a profusion o
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The Arctic’s Most Phenomenal Fjords
Fjords are typically associated with Norway, but they are far from exclusive to that territory and are in fact a relatively common feature o
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PLA04-19, trip log, North Spitsbergen, In search of Polar Bear & Pack Ice
Shortly afterwards expedition leader Ali announced through the PA system, that a polar bear was spotted on land. Everybody rushed outside. L
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Our New m/v Hondius Makes Its Maiden Arctic Voyage
Today we celebrate the maiden Arctic voyage of our new ship, m/v Hondius. After more than two years from conception to construction, this ne
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Five Reasons Why Snowshoeing is a Perfect Polar Activity
Snowshoeing is one of the most longstanding and popular sports in the Arctic and Antarctica. Here are five reasons why.
Basecamp Plancius: A True Antarctic Adventure
It was New Year’s Eve, and I was dressed in a full-body penguin suit, making my way to the buffet. We were three days into our cruise aboard