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Go on a Greenland vacation with Oceanwide Expeditions
Discover Greenland during a vacation with Oceanwide Expeditions. Explore our expedition cruises and join us on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Go on a Svalbard vacation with Oceanwide Expeditions
Discover Svalbard during a vacation with Oceanwide Expeditions. Explore our expedition cruises and join us on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Discover what activities are available on an Antarctica cruise
Hiking, kayaking and mountaineering are just a few activities that are available on an Antarctica cruise with Oceanwide Expeditions. Explore them all.
Doing the Right Thing and Doing Things Right: Oceanwide Expeditions Launches Its First ESG Report
With the launch of our first ESG report, we sat down with our CEO to hear more about our progress, the challenges ahead, and our vision for the future.
Svalbard's House of Death: The Chilling Mystery of Svenskhuset
Seventeen dead men. A locked-door mystery in the wilderness of Svalbard. Was the supernatural to blame for the horrors of Svenskhuset during the winter of 1872?
An Expedition Doctor at the Edges of the Map: An Interview with Sjoerd Verschoor
Sjoerd Verschoor joined m/v Plancius in Svalbard as the ship's doctor. We sat down to hear about his experience in the polar bear kingdom.
What are our landings like on an Antarctica cruise?
Our ships are built for polar exploration and equipped with Zodiacs. Discover what landings are like on an Antarctica cruise with Oceanwide Expeditions.
Oceanwide Expeditions publishes its first ESG report, setting course for more responsible expedition travel
Oceanwide Expeditions, a veteran polar operator and leader in the expedition cruise industry, has published its first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report.
Inspiring Others to Take the Path Less Traveled: The Arctic Adventures of a Travel Specialist
Oceanwide Expeditions guest Lisa recently returned from a 9-night adventure exploring the dramatic fjords and glaciers of northern Svalbard.
How far in advance should you book your Antarctica cruise?
Book your Antarctica cruise in advance for maximum anticipation or choose a last-minute departure for a spontaneous adventure with Oceanwide Expeditions.
What types of ships are used for Antarctica cruises?
Our fleet of ice-strengthened motor vessels is ideal for an Antarctica expedition cruise. Oceanwide Expeditions: 30+ years of polar expertise.
Svalbard expedition vs Greenland expedition: how to choose?
How to choose between a Svalbard and Greenland expedition? At Oceanwide Expeditions, we’re experienced in both and have some insights to help you out!
Find out the best time of the year to travel to Antarctica
What’s the best time to travel to Antarctica? At Oceanwide Expeditions we know the best time to travel based on your preferences. Find out on our website!
Best Antarctica cruise for solo travelers
Join us on the best expedition cruise to Antarctica for solo travelers with Oceanwide Expeditions. Meet like-minded people on a life-changing adventure!
PLA13A26, trip log, South Spitsbergen - Bear Island - Norway
Two Humpback Whales and a Minke Whale were spotted, highlighting the productivity of Svalbard’s waters during the summer months. The whales were a reminder that wildlife encounters can happen at any moment, making time spent on deck during a transit just as rewarding as an excursion ashore.
PLA12-26, trip log, Northeast Greenland Extreme
Turned out that a mother with two cubs, were walking on terrace at 40m above sea level, therefore granting a great visibility to all of us who quickly had dressed up and walked about the outher decks.
OTL13-26, trip log, Around Spitsbergen incl. Nordaustlandet
the guides had spotted a polar bear ashore. Several of us made our way to the Bridge, where we were able to watch the bear casually strolling along the rocks — remarkably close to where we had planned to land.
Frederick Cook's Arctic Claims: First to the North Pole or Polar Fraudster?
Frederick Cook, veteran of several expeditions in the Arctic and Antarctica, a man shrouded in controversy and disputed success.
OTL12-26, trip log, Around Spitsbergen incl. Nordaustlandet
The reindeer appeared in their dozens, including one with reddened antlers and some young just a few months old. Arctic foxes scampered about the lush green tundra.
HDS11-26, trip log, Northeast Greenland Extreme
Our mission: to get closer to the enormous icebergs that had been captivating us all morning. For some of us, this was our first close encounter with glacial ice.
PLA11-26, trip log, East Greenland Scoresby Sund , including Long Hikes
Later, during the recap, we learned from Karoline that this specific area of East Greenland was formed by continuous and massive basaltic flood eruptions that started around 58–60 million years ago during the opening of the North Atlantic.
HDS10-26, trip log, Northeast Greenland – Solar Eclipse Explorer Voyage
We found a group of three fin whales, but among them was something even more spectacular: a Blue whale, the largest animal ever to have lived on our planet.
