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International Polar Bear Day
It should come as no surprise that we're crazy about polar bears, but even our enthusiasm pales in comparison to that of Polar Bears Interna
HDS30-20, trip log, Antarctica - Learning and Discovery
The afternoon provided us all with the opportunity to finally stretch our legs at Port Charcot, the sight of the 1903-1905 overwintering Fre
Polar Bears and Pack Ice: 22 Pics from North Spitsbergen
Polar Bears and Pack Ice, Pronto: Pictures from North Spitsbergen
Seven Sublime Antarctic Bays
It’s pretty well known that Antarctica is very well known for its glaciers, icebergs, and panoramic colonies of penguins.
HDS29-20, trip log, Antarctica - Learning and Discovery Trip
Our first morning in the famous Drake Passage. For some it felt like the swell had woken them up like a baby in a cradle. However, there wer
PLA29-20, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula Explorer’s Voyage
Before dinner everyone got together in the lounge for our daily recap, the moment to explain more in depth about relevant topics, as well as
OTL27-20, trip log, Ross Sea Odyssey
The expedition to the Ross Sea had begun in earnest and at 6pm Captain Ernesto, came to the bar for a welcoming toast to the passengers and
Can’t Get Enough: Interview with Laurence Dyke
While we regularly interview our veteran expedition guides, we all too often overlook the youngbloods in our ranks. This does not accurately
Hot Ice: Breeding Practices of Five Polar Animals
Last Valentine's Day we gave you 14 wildlife pictures highlighting the ins, outs, ups, and downs of polar romance. This year we're moving on
PLA28-20, trip log, Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica
The hike continued along a small path around the bay where we discovered even more species of birds. And when we finally arrived at the sett
HDS27a-20, trip log, Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage
After a delicious breakfast from our galley team, we gathered in the lounge to hear Mieke tell us about the different species of Penguin tha
Ancient Arctic Exploration
In terms of polar exploration, the Arctic has a far more extensive history of exploration than Antarctica.
Rembrandt van Rijn: 20 Facts about Our First Vessel
It’s not unusual for parents to have a special place in their hearts for their first child, and you could say we feel something similar for
Penguin Wisdom: Life Lessons from Our Favorite Flightless Bird
As members of a travel company that focuses on wildlife, we believe every species has something important to teach us - from the largest blu
10 Wise Ways to Kill Time in Tromsø
The town is more than worth a visit on its own merit, filled with enough exciting activities inside and out to justify arriving several days
PLA27-20, trip log, Antarctica Peninsula and South Shetlands Islands
In the afternoon we landed at Danco Island just like this morning a beautiful place again with many penguin and Skua looking to take advanta
The Pack Ice and Polar Bears of North Spitsbergen
We’ve mentioned before that the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard is one of the best places to spot polar bears. We’ve also mentioned that the
The Man Behind the Ship: Hondius the Cartographer
We at Oceanwide Expeditions are pretty fond of exploration, explorers, maps, and mapmakers. Maybe you’ve noticed.
2019 Highlights: 40 Photos from a Prime Polar Year
If you overhear someone say, "It's been a good year," they're probably a farmer or financier or maybe even a wine producer. But we think pol
Seizing the Season: Spitsbergen’s Late Spring, Early Summer
Most Arctic expedition cruises fall into two camps: those that sail during the autumn and winter and focus primarily on the northern lights,
Antarctica by Air: Two Highly Uplifting Helicopter Cruises
Taking a polar expedition cruise delivers no shortage of show-stopping highlights, but one of the most exhilarating is lifting off from the