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Polar bear feast
The bear had already started to strip off the seal skin, and began to eat the blubber: very rich in calories. A bearded seal can weigh up un
A day in the life: Plancius surrounded by Bowhead Whales
This was just the beginning; it soon became clear that we had stumbled onto something very special as blows, backs and tails flukes were sca
Navigating by touch through the sea ice
“Speed?” questions the Officer of the Watch, not taking his eyes off the random pattern of floes and leads ahead. “3.6 knots” replies the he
Greenland: Where the Kayak Was Invented
The Inuit began using kayaks thousands of years ago for hunting, but the exact timeframe that these miniature boats come from is unknown. Wh
Birding Opportunities Abound in Spitsbergen
Seabirds are by the most common type of bird in Spitsbergen. Experts have estimated that there are 164 bird species that have been found thr
Meet Will Gilbertson, one of Oceanwide Expeditions’ field experts
Meet some of our ‘experts’, qualified expedition leaders and guides. Our friendly expedition staff, most of whom have been with the company
Will Woolly Mammoths Once Again Roam the Arctic?
Imagine for a moment that you are on an arctic expedition and spot a woolly mammoth on land. This is something that has not been possible an
Life in a Penguin Colony: Part Two
After observing the penguins’ mating and chick-rearing behaviors for several weeks, it’s time to solve another crucial piece of the penguin
Life in a Penguin Colony: Part One
Establishing a mate is the top priority for breeding penguins. Male penguins arrive to shore before females, and are thus left with the tedi
Arctic and Antarctic Basecamp Cruises – Choose Your Own Adventure
Each voyage uses one of our main ships (Plancius or Ortelius) as a main hub and from there passengers are able to launch into any one of a v
Living the Antarctic Dream
From October to March, during the Austral summer, thousands of breeding Gentoo, Adèlie, and Chinstrap penguins travel to the Western Antarct
Gough Island: Seabird Capital of the South Atlantic
Gough Island is a remote volcanic island in the South Atlantic, uninhabited except for a small party of meteorologists and (sometimes) biolo
The Eight Great Penguin Species of Antarctica
There are 17 penguin species on the planet, but the eight most iconic reside in Antarctica, its nearby islands, and the sub-Antarctic archip
Greenland's History: When Vikings Ruled the Ice Age
Greenland’s history is filled with many fascinating tidbits that polar expedition participants enjoy learning about, but perhaps the most po
The Hardy and Amazing Flora of the Arctic Tundra
The surprising reality to those that travel there is that the white drifts and landscape of the Arctic are actually quite beautiful. The flo
The A to Z Guide to Cruising the Antarctic
Like many of life’s most rewarding experiences, an exploration of the South Pole takes some preparation and knowledge. You’ll be sailing int
How and When Did Greenland Become Covered in Ice?
Although it may be difficult to believe, there was a time when Greenland was primarily covered in the green within its name as opposed to ic
World Penguin Day
World Penguin Day! April 25th - a day in celebration of the world’s most formal of our feathered friends. They hop, they skip, they jump, th
All About Ice: Glaciers and Icebergs of the Arctic and Antarctica
Glaciers and icebergs represent two of the most important facets of Earth's ecosystem, accounting for 68.7% of the world's freshwater supply
Humpback whales at Wilhelmina Bay - Antarctic Peninsula
As we moved away from the ship, the Zodiacs scattered in several directions. I took my Zodiac into Brooklyn Channel, between the two islands
No Patches, Pills, or Tablets: Seven Natural Seasickness Remedies
Just because you're embarking on polar sea travel doesn't mean you need to spend the whole voyage leaning over the rail. If you're anticipat
