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Un día de avistamiento de ballenas en la Antártida

Esta mañana nos despertamos temprano para disfrutar de las primeras luces en la bahía de Wilhelmina, con la nieve y las nubes cubriendo las montañas circundantes. Al despuntar el alba, pudimos ver los soplidos de las Yubartas dispersas por toda la bahía.

Un día de campamento base en la Antártida - Paradise Harbour

Tras otro madrugón para recoger a nuestro grupo de acampada, llegamos a la entrada del Canal Lemaire. La nieve y algo de niebla alrededor de la cima de las montañas hacían que la vista fuera muy atmosférica mientras iniciábamos nuestro crucero hacia Paradise Bay.

La vida en las regiones polares

Osos polares en el Ártico, pingüinos en la Antártida. Eso es todo, ¿verdad? Bueno, en realidad, no. Hay mucho más. Aunque parezca que hay menos vida en las regiones polares que, digamos, en cualquier otro lugar en el que puedas pensar o imaginar, de hecho hay ecosistemas muy complejos tanto en el Ártico como en la Antártida.

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 libros imprescindibles sobre la historia de la Antártida

La Antártida está muy lejos de cualquier lugar, y menos mal, porque necesitarás todo el tiempo que puedas dedicar a la lectura. Teniendo en cuenta que este continente no tiene población humana autóctona, cuenta con una biblioteca de inspiración histórica desproporcionadamente amplia.

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.