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Oceanwide at the forefront of polar diving expeditions

It is Oceanwide's tradition to offer cutting edge adventure experience. In June 1997, a group of 24 scuba divers from the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and the United States joined us for a special expedition: Ice Diving in the Arctic waters of Spitsbergen. This successful exploration voyage was followed by an additional Arctic voyage in June 1998 and a new challenge in November of the same year: the very first commercial Antarctic diving expedition to the Falklands and the Antarctic.

Our thorough knowledge of the Polar areas enabled us to develop voyages which combine nature cruises with diving expeditions. The procedure of the dive operation, the descriptions of the dive sites and the decisions about the period of time and itinerary is based upon many years of dive experience by Oceanwide Expeditions and professionals who have worked in the polar areas for research and filming.

These voyages are not for beginners, you'll have to be a very experienced diver and must be familiar with cold water diving and dry suit diving (at least 20 dry suit dives). Before departure you will have to show an internationally accepted diving certificate, diver's logbook and a statement from your doctor (not older than two years) stating that you are physically healthy to practice scuba diving. Once onboard, we plan at least one to two dives per day, but an exact number of dives cannot be given. It all depends on ice and weather conditions. All dives are guided and instructed by experienced Dive Masters and Guides. Basic equipment on board (scuba tanks, compressor, weights and diving essentials). Divers bring their personal gear.

Voyages
Diving options will be offered in

Antarctica 09/10:
MOL28, Falklands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula
MOL29, Antarctic Peninsula
MOL30, Polar Circle & Antarctic Peninsula
MLT30, Polar Circle & Antarctic Peninsula

the Arctic 2010:
PLA05, North Spitsbergen

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