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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
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.
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
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
There’s a special place in the heart of most parents for their first child, and you could say we feel something similar for s/v Rembrandt va
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
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: 41 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
How St. Nick Became Santa Claus and Moved to the North Pole
In the Netherlands, where we’re based, Sinterklaas is technically a celebration of the St. Nicholas feast day on December 6, while Christmas
Better Than Medicine: Interview with Dr. Veronique Verhoeven
Even if she’s only slipping you a few extra seasickness meds, your ship doctor can mean the difference between a comfortable expedition crui
15 Features, Figures, and Facts About Ortelius
Here are 15 additional features, figures, and facts about our faithful expedition cruise vessel Ortelius. For example, dd you know Ortelius
Penguins, Petrels, and Prions: Top Antarctica Bird Tour Spots
If anyone ever tells you Antarctica is for the birds, they’re right.
A Veteran Guide: Interview with Arjen Drost
Arjen Drost has been a guide for Oceanwide Expeditions for nearly twenty years. And as any polar traveler can tell you, that’s a lot of wate
Seven Frightfully Fun Polar Ghost Stories
As a breeding ground for ghost stories, the polar regions are tough to beat. After all, few places on the planet have claimed the lives of
Spotlight on s/v Noorderlicht
Noorderlicht is one of two historic schooners we operate in the Arctic, and is the only ship in our fleet not technically owned by Oceanwide
