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OTL25-18, trip log, Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula
Our first day of landings dawned – many of us got up early in order to enjoy the seabirds and Ortelius’ approach to the stunning landscapes
The History of Antarctica in Maps
Long before human eyes ever beheld Antarctica, the ancients were convinced it existed – or at least something like it. Ptolemy, a Greco-Roma
Antarctic Resolution
I looked at my husband and decided to tell him, “I always dreamed of going to Antarctica and seeing penguins. Lots of penguins.” It was fina
PLA24-17, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula-Basecamp
At 17:00 we convened in the lounge on deck five to meet expedition leader Lynn Woodworth, who welcomed us on board the ship. Chief Officer J
The Wildlife of Antarctica’s Seas and Skies
Antarctica is one of the most pristine environments on Earth, home to whales, penguins, seals, and birds, providing nature lovers with a tre
Eight Ultimate Antarctica Adventures
Antarctica has adventure in its bones. Long before most travelers even reach the continent, they have to cross the Drake Passage, an oft-tum
PLA23-17, trip log, Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula
Many were up bright and early to witness the captain’s navigation of Woolly Gut, a narrow passage through the small islands en-route to our
OTL24-17, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands
Early morning during windy and overcast conditions Ortelius motored towards the planned landing site at Cuverville. Unfortunately an inspect
OTL23a-17, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula - Basecamp
After a rough Drake Passage experience, the second night on board the Ortelius was less bumpy than ex-pected. Lynn’s lovely voice announced
Eissturmvögel im Kongsfjord
Heute, am ersten Tag unserer Spitzbergen-Umrundung, standen mein Bruder und ich bereits um halb sieben auf, denn schließlich wollten wir die
At Home in Antarctica: Interview with Katja Riedel
Most of us lucky enough to visit the polar regions seldom visit more than once, and we’re rarely experts. The most enthusiastic may have rea
The Secret Life of Glaciers: How They Form, Move, and Melt
One of the greatest natural sights you’ll ever see on an Arctic or Antarctic adventure is glaciers. These gigantic bodies of ice have been s
Orcas of the Polar Seas
The orca, or killer whale as it is also known, is the top marine predator and possibly the most widespread vertebrate on Earth. It is found
A Guide’s Take on the Emperor Penguins of Snow Hill Island
Life is full of decisions, choices, goals, and dreams. These are the things that drive us to attempt something even when we know the odds of
Swiss birders on the rocks: North Atlantic Odyssey 2017
Being used to cold and snow from the Swiss mountains, our team of four Swiss birders decided to book a tour with Oceanwide Expeditions in Ma
PLA22-17, trip log, Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula
Our plan was to land at Steeple Jason this morning. However, during the early watch this morning it soon became apparent that the swell was
Adélie Penguins: the Little People of the Antarctic
Described as “an object of endless pleasure and amusement” by Apsley Cherry-Garrard, survivor of Robert Falcon Scott’s ill-fated Terra Nova
OTL22A-17, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula, Emperor penguins
During the exercise guides led each group of five suitably ear-muffed passengers to their allocated heli-copter and assisted them to correct
Imperial Antarctica: the Snow Hill Emperor Penguins
Oceanwide Expeditions recently achieved a rare feat, visiting Antarctica’s northernmost emperor penguin colony on Snow Hill Island. Typicall
Antarctica Cities (and Five Other Things That Don’t Exist There)
Reading the title of this article, you might wonder why we’d bother writing a piece about all the things you won’t see while visiting Antarc
Science and Tourism: How Oceanwide Helps Study the Oceans
Since 2012, KNMI (Koninklijk Nederlands Meteorologisch Instituut – Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute) and Oceanwide Expeditions hav