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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
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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
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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
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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’
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Oceanwide Expeditions wins IAATO Light Beacon Competition
UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO), congratulates the expedition team and crew onboard MV Plancius
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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.
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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:
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POLAR DIVING | Visit Oceanwide Expeditions at DEMA 2014!
Polar Diving with Oceanwide Expeditions highlighted at DEMA Show 2014
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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.
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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
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Book your brand new cabin aboard Ortelius
During the annual docking in spring 2014 Oceanwide Expeditions upgraded the Polar expedition vessel Ortelius.
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Oceanwide’s flag in Metallica’s headquarter
Metallica was given an Oceanwide flag with the signatures of all staff & crew aboard Ortelius
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Antarctic Peninsula | Basecamp - Ortelius
Antarctica beckons adventurers.
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Oceanwide Expeditions rebuilds deck 5 aboard Ortelius
The mv Ortelius will built brand new cabins on deck 5 to complete the refurbishment program.
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Oceanwide Expeditions meets Metallica in Antarctica
Metallica’s gives their first concert in Antarctica on the Argentinian base Carlini.
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Sensational Emperor Penguin Expedition
Oceanwide Expeditions meets the Emperor Penguins of Snow Hill Island, Antarctica.
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Oceanwide Brings Metallica to Antarctica
Oceanwide Expeditions is heading south for rock band Metallica’s first concert on Antarctica.
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“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
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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
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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
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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.