The polar regions are what we do. From our expert expedition guides to our impeccable crew to our diversely skilled office staff, the OEX team is all about giving you the utmost experience of the Arctic, Antarctica, and the sub-Antarctic. Seasoned passengers of our own epic voyages, we bring to the table not only a love of the exotic polar world but also a combined wealth of expertise unrivaled by any other polar tour operator. Join us on one of our adventurous voyages, and let us share with you all there is to see, do, and explore in Earth’s most remote frontiers.
Our staff
探险队工作人员
- Eduardo Rubio
- 功能: Expedition leader
- 国籍: Guatemalan
Eduardo is an astronomer with a passion for sharing nature with others. After studying physics, he got his PhD in Astronomy from the University of Amsterdam in 2010.
He followed his postdoctoral position by becoming a lecturer of physics and astronomy as well as an expedition guide. In 2018, he became a full-time Oceanwide guide in the Arctic and Antarctica.
Eduardo’s interests vary from astronomy to the history of exploration. During his voyages, he offers lectures about polar explorers, Antarctic research (particularly in astronomy), oceanography, and other topics.
He especially loves showing constellations to our guests while at sea, pointing out their names and lore. Eduardo always aims to raise enthusiasm for and awareness of science, highlighting the unique and fragile planet that supports us.
Born in Guatemala in 1978, Eduardo speaks Spanish, English, and German.
- Claudio Ghiglione
- 功能: Expedition leader
- 国籍: Italian
Claudio was born in Italy in 1983. He is a nature photographer, expedition guide, and marine ecologist specializing in the polar regions.
- George Kennedy
- 功能: Expedition leader
- 国籍: Australian
George has been guiding in Antarctica and the Arctic since 2019, sharing stories of its incredible wildlife, landscapes and, of course, its unique politics!
- Adam Turner
- 功能: Expedition leader
- 国籍: British
- Hans Verdaat
- 功能: Expedition leader
- 国籍: Dutch
- Pippa Low
- 功能: Expedition leader
- 国籍: British
- Adam Burke
- 功能: Expedition leader
- 国籍: British
- Ali Liddle
- 功能: Expedition leader
- 国籍: British
- Florence Kuyper
- 功能: Expedition leader
- 国籍: Dutch
- Philipp Schaudy
- 功能: Expedition leader
- 国籍: Austrian
- Sara Jenner
- 功能: Expedition leader
- 国籍: British
- Chris Long
- 功能: Expedition leader
- 国籍: New Zealander
- Jan Belgers
- 功能: Expedition leader
- 国籍: Dutch
- Marcel Paul
- 功能: Expedition leader
- 国籍: Dutch
- Rinie van Meurs
- 功能: Expedition leader
- 国籍: Dutch
- Christian Engelke
- 功能: Expedition leader
- 国籍: German
活动工作人员
- Michael Green
- 功能: Dive Team Leader and Advisor
- 国籍: British
Michael began diving in 1980, training with the Royal Navy in Portsmouth Harbour.
After leaving the Navy, he continued to dive mainly around the UK, diving wrecks and always looking for a new story.
He is qualified as a dive instructor with BSAC and PADI and is certified to operate Drager Dolphin and Buddy Inspiration rebreathers.
Michael has worked for Oceanwide Expeditions for five years and enjoys giving divers a safe and exploratory experience in the polar regions.
Michael’s biggest tip for polar divers is to slow down, look around, and enjoy the environment.
He looks forward to enjoying it with you.
- Jonny Baird
- 功能: Mountain Leader and Advisor
- 国籍: British
Since 2017, Jonny has worked regularly as a mountaineering guide and as Lead Mountain Guide on the Antarctic Peninsula.
- Henrik Enckell
- 功能: Dive Team Leader & Advisor
- 国籍: Swedish
Henrik is an experienced dive leader, rebreather instructor trainer, and one of the first dive masters to bring tourists diving in Antarctica.
队长
- Arthur Yakovlev
- 功能: Captain
- 国籍: Russian
Arthur Yakovlev was born in Petrozavodsk, the capital and largest city of the Republic of Karelia, in northwestern Russia.
At the age of 15, he started training at the Maritime College in Petrozavodsk, where he graduated in 1999. At 18 he began his career as a seaman on a dry cargo vessel.
One year later, he was promoted as third officer on the same type of vessel, and later as second officer, working on various cargo vessels until 2007.
That same year, Arthur began work as a second officer on the passenger vessel Marina Cvetaeva, now Ortelius. As of 2008 he has worked for Oceanwide Expeditions, and in 2019 became a captain on Plancius.
Arthur never dreamed that most of his career would be spent in the polar waters, but he considers this his destiny and would not have it any other way.
He is married and has a son, and during vacation he enjoys spending most of his time with his family, while also traveling and enjoying nature.
- Ernesto Barria
- 功能: Captain
- 国籍: Chilean
Ernesto Barria was born in Santiago, Chile, into a family with strong bonds to the sea: His father, grandfather, and several uncles all share a love of the ocean.
- Per Andersson
- 功能: Captain
- 国籍: Swedish
Assuming the role of Captain with Oceanwide Expeditions in 2021, captain Per orchestrates expeditions through the Arctic and Antarctic aboard M/V Ortelius.
- Remmert Koster
- 功能: Captain
- 国籍: Dutch
- Joachim Schiel
- 功能: Captain
- 国籍: German
办公室
- Elza Back
- 功能: Account Assistant
- 国籍: Dutch
- John Yeh
- 功能: Sales Representative China & South Asia & Oceania
- 国籍: Chinese
- Marina Joglar
- 功能: Reservations, North-America
- 国籍: American
- Dorine van Boekhout
- 功能: Reservations
- 国籍: Dutch
- Kees Matthes
- 功能: Nautical Superintendent
- 国籍: Dutch
- Helen de Jong
- 功能: Sales Account Manager
- 国籍: Dutch
- Florian J. Piper
- 功能: Director Sales | Arctic program
- 国籍: German
- Maria del Pilar Fernandez
- 功能: International Sales Manager
- 国籍: Chilean
- Majanda Fens
- 功能: Reservations Manager
- 国籍: Dutch
- Marie Rose Porreca
- 功能: Reservations, North-America
- 国籍: American
- Adam Turner
- 功能: CXO - Head of Expedition Operations
- 国籍: British
- Gabi Merten
- 功能: Reservations for the German speaking market
- 国籍: German
- Karin Schutte
- 功能: Reservations
- 国籍: Dutch
- Rémi Bouysset
- 功能: CEO
- 国籍: French
- Sytze Posthumus
- 功能: Financial Controller
- 国籍: Dutch
- Michael Frauendorfer
- 功能: Hotel Operations Manager
- 国籍: Austrian
- Danique van Burken
- 功能: Senior Marketing Manager
- 国籍: Dutch
- Jornt de Meurichy
- 功能: E-commerce officer
- 国籍: Dutch
- Nyrée Siereveld-Verstraete
- 功能: Account Assistant
- 国籍: Dutch
- George Janes
- 功能: Senior Copywriter
- 国籍: British
- Arjan Gunnink
- 功能: Senior Polar Diving Advisor
- 国籍: Dutch
- Bas Jumelet
- 功能: Assistant Hotel Operations Manager
- 国籍: Dutch
- Femke Wolfert
- 功能: Staffing Manager
- 国籍: Dutch
- Grace Vidal
- 功能: Reservations, North-America
- 国籍: American
- Michel van Gessel
- 功能: Director
- 国籍: Dutch
- Toto Vermue
- 功能: USA and Canada Sales Manager
- 国籍: Dutch
- Marissa Medrano
- 功能: Accounting
- 国籍: American
- Sasha Rachkova
- 功能: Online Marketeer
- 国籍: Russian
- Alexandra den Dikken
- 功能: Senior Graphic Designer
- 国籍: Dutch
- Teun van ‘t Verlaat
- 功能: Technical Manager
- 国籍: Dutch
- Franklin Braeckman
- 功能: Antarctic Program Manager
- 国籍: Belgian
- Loraine van Huizen
- 功能: Online Marketeer
- 国籍: Dutch
- Piet Vink
- 功能: Managing Director
- 国籍: Dutch
- Stefan Pruimboom
- 功能: Staffing and Operations Advisor
- 国籍: Dutch
- Sebastiaan Schijf
- 功能: CFO
- 国籍: Dutch
- Ko de Korte
- 功能: Consultant
- 国籍: Dutch