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The Ins, Outs, and Ups of Polar Mountaineering & Ski Mountaineering
To shed some light on these ultimate outings, here’s a rough guide to polar mountaineering and ski mountaineering, telling you what the acti
PLA26-19, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula
We were all super keen to see these giants of the ocean and were soon rewarded of some excellent sightings of humpback and fin whales, we al
Selling Spectacular: Interview with Maria del Pilar Fernández
We regularly interview our expedition guides and crew, gushing about all the fantastic locations these lucky souls get to call their office.
Earth vs. Mars: Polar Regions Compared
It’s common knowledge that Mars, like Earth, has its own polar regions – lovingly referred to as the Martian ice caps. But is that all there
Expedition in the Norwegian Arctic
Three big sails were set, the wind was blowing hard, and with frozen tears in my eyes, I could do nothing else but smile. Smile and think to
PLA25-18, trip log, Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula
We awoke to a bright sunny day but there was a strong breeze blowing. Nonetheless most of headed on deck to take in the views of the approac
Path of Polar Heroes: Hiking Shackleton’s Historic Route
Our voyages touch on much of the same ground the giants of polar history explored, endured, and (to a lesser degree) enjoyed during their hi
Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia: A Birding Perspective
Southern Giant Petrels zoomed around, and there were some interesting birds in the bay itself, notably Great Grebes. Three South American Se
Arctic and a Coffee: Interview with a Polar Sailing Captain
Some people travel to the Arctic for the polar bears and seabirds, others for all those ice-spackled bays and peaks dusted with snow no hand
Oceanwide Expeditions: New contest, new ship, new year
2019 is already shaping up to be a very special year for Oceanwide Expeditions. Not only is the pioneering polar expedition company celebrat
OEX Launches 25th Birthday Free Cruise Contest
On January 16, Oceanwide Expedition kicked off its first quarter century with an exciting new free polar cruise contest.
PLA24-18, trip log, Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula
Our first landing of the day, and indeed of the trip, was Carcass Island, owned and operated by Rob and Lorraine McGill. The island sits in
OTL27-19, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula - Basecamp
Happy New Year! 2019 welcomed us with calm seas, blue skies, fantastic colours and stunning landscape wrapped all around the ship. In the ea
Arctic vs. Antarctica: A Traveler’s Guide [Infographic]
Sunrises vs. sunsets, coffee vs. tea, Wonder Woman vs. Superman. The world contains a virtually limitless supply of things to compare, contr
Seven Things to Do around Ushuaia
We often recommend arriving early to Ushuaia before embarking on an Antarctica cruise, and for good reason: Ushuaia, on top of being the sou
Antarctica in Pictures: Photos from 2018
Until you join us in Antarctica yourself, enjoy these stunning photos from the past year.
OTL26-19, trip log, Antarctica, Basecamp
We had a busy morning following breakfast, first as Expedition Leader Tobias presented the mandatory zodiac safety briefing and IAATO regula
The Wonderful Weddell Sea: Places, Pics, and Impressions
When talking about Antarctica, it’s easy to slip into familiar verbiage: amazing, astounding, extraordinary, exceptional. And though most An
Arctic Invaders: Interview with a Marine Ecotoxicologist
Despite all we read about the warming planet, the polar species struggling to keep up, and the hive of business interests unrepentantly tryi
PLA23-18, trip log, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Antarctic Peninsula
We awoke to calm seas and sunshine today, and most of us headed on deck to take in the views of the approaching Falkland Islands! We sailed
OTL25-19, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula with South Shetland Islands
To prepare for the upcoming excursions we went through more briefings about zodiac safety and how to be a good tourist in Antarctica. Then