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PLA02-24, trip log, North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wild
We continue enjoying our ship cruise along the ice edge and then all of a sudden, the moment we have all been quietly hoping for… A polar be
PLA01-24, trip log, Arctic Ocean - Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Spitsbergen
Sheep and Shetland ponies grazed the cliff tops as we wandered along Foula’s incredible coastline.
Oceanwide Expeditions donates €955 to nature charities
This year we will donate €995 to the following conservation charities based on guest reviews: World Wildlife Fund, BirdLife International, 4
HDS32-24, trip log, Atlantic Odyssey
We awoke to a beautiful tropical morning, anchored just outside the port of Jamestown, St Helena.
PLA32-24, trip log, Antarctica - Polar Circle - Whale Watching
The silence was broken by the distant spouts of water, signaling the presence of humpback whales.
OTL32-24, trip log, Antarctica - Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery Voyage
Diving the iceberg was spectacular in itself and we also had Sea Butterflies and Comb Jellyfish to add to the beauty.
HDS30-24, trip log, Antarctica - Beyond the Polar Circle - Wilkins Ice Shelf
The snow petrels caught the orange glow from the sunrise giving the appearance of the phoenix rising from the ashes, the very epitome of The
OTL31-24, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
Campers spent the night in their small dugouts and cozy sleeping bags under starry skies, going to sleep to the sound of penguins, whales br
PLA31-24, trip log, Antarctica - Elephant Island - Weddell Sea - Polar Circle
Off we went and at the narrowest point of the channel, we found a great iceberg with a great arch.
PLA30-24, trip log, Antarctica - Polar Circle
We could look the whales in the eyes and seeing these intelligent and gentle giants from up close is just an incredible experience
HDS29-24, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Elephant Island - Antarctica
While at breakfast at 07:30 we sailed through a wide channel with some icebergs in the distance, but not much at first. Where were we and wh
PLA29-24, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
The bay was full of ice drifting adding to the experience, an unreal feeling. We were there, paddling in absolute silence, listening to the
OTL29-24, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
When the angry, growling monster hidden in the grass did reveal itself though it was nearly always a small Fur Seal pup, equal parts angry a
HDS28-24, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
Once we reached the final lookout point, it was mesmerizing to watch the huge colony of king penguins gathering in one place.
The Acoustics of the Arctic: Interview with Ashleigh Kitchiner
We spent some time talking to Ashleigh about her work as an expedition guide, what got her into biology, and why bowhead whale sounds are so
PLA28-24, trip log, Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage
A loud blow in the background brought us back to reality: two sleeping humpback whales were slowly travelling through the water.
PLA27-24, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
The concentration of wildlife here in the bay is incredible. More than 300,000 penguins gather here every year to breed. The scenery was gr
12 Things to Do in Antarctica
There are numerous things to do in Antarctica that might help sharpen your focus, ensuring you get an experience tailored to your personal t
The Seasons of Antarctica: When to Visit and Why
What are Antarctica's travel seasons, and when is the best time to visit? The answer is simpler than you might think.
HDS27-24, trip log, Antarctica
We awoke early this morning as we were excited to see our ship Hondius pass through the famous Lemaire Channel.
OTL27-24, trip log, Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage
We turned off our Zodiac engines and watched the whales, holding our breath as they swam closer and closer to us.