Blogs
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 v
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 spectacul
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 qui
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’
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 Ort
Book your brand new cabin aboard Ortelius
During the annual docking in spring 2014 Oceanwide Expeditions upgraded the Polar expedition vessel Ortelius.
Oceanwide’s flag in Metallica’s headquarter
Metallica was given an Oceanwide flag with the signatures of all staff & crew aboard Ortelius
Antarctic Peninsula | Basecamp - Ortelius
Antarctica beckons adventurers.
Oceanwide Expeditions rebuilds deck 5 aboard Ortelius
The mv Ortelius will built brand new cabins on deck 5 to complete the refurbishment program.
Oceanwide Expeditions meets Metallica in Antarctica
Metallica’s gives their first concert in Antarctica on the Argentinian base Carlini.
Sensational Emperor Penguin Expedition
Oceanwide Expeditions meets the Emperor Penguins of Snow Hill Island, Antarctica.
Oceanwide Brings Metallica to Antarctica
Oceanwide Expeditions is heading south for rock band Metallica’s first concert on Antarctica.
“All’s Well” in Captain Scott's Hut
“All’s Well” in Captain Scott's Hut. Conditions at the Hut were perfect: sunshine, blue skies, no wind, and a temperature of around -13 degr
Advanced Antarctica: The Ross Sea
Being so close to the world’s largest penguin, the elusive Emperor, is a life-changing experience! And being inside the historical huts were
Successful South Georgia Ski Crossing with Børge Ousland
The 4th South Georgia Ski Crossing ended successfully. The skiers covered a total distance of 40–50 km retracing the historic Shackleton rou
South Georgia in Spring
March, may be the best time of the year to be in South Georgia! The wildlife is plentiful and the light is just magical for photographs.