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HDS21a24, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp

We had the opportunity to sign up for mountaineering, kayaking, and camping, all of which are thrilling and we eagerly anticipate.

Hubert Wilkins: A Life of Adventure, Daring, and Polar Exploits

The amazing life of Sir George "Hubert" Wilkins, polar explorer and aviator.

Oceanwide Expeditions announces successful landing at Snow Hill Island - the first c

this trip saw guests visit the iconic emperor penguin colony at Snow Hill Island, offering fantastic conditions for photographers and wildli

PLA20-24, Reisetagebuch, Falklandinseln - Südgeorgien - Antarktis

Nach unseren langen Tagen auf See waren die schneebedeckten Berge der Anblick, auf den wir alle geduldig gewartet hatten.

You can visit Antarctica, and here's how!

Antarctica is a land of adventure and exploration, only formally discovered in 1820.

The legend of the Kraken and the discovery of the colossal squid of Antarctica

The colossal squid is a prime representation of what may yet be awaiting discovery in the remote frigid depths of the Antarctic.

What to do, see and experience in Greenland

There are so many things to do in Greenland and fantastic, awe-inspiring places to see in Greenland.

Why spending Christmas in Antarctica is a no-brainer

Imagine waking up on Christmas morning, glancing out of your porthole, and seeing penguins frolicking on shore or a whale breaching.

Purple Saxifrage: A jewel of the Arctic

Hardy, resilient, and beautiful, this small but vital plant thrives in some of the harshest environments on Earth.

Oceanwide Expeditions wins big at the Expedition Cruise Network Awards 2024

Oceanwide Expeditions was presented with three Expedition Cruise Awards

Reconnecting with an ancient world: Long hikes in Scoresby Sund

Our long hikes connect guests with nature in ways they hadn't before thought possible.

OTL12-24, trip log, East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis, Including Long H

The Northern Lights made yet another appearance, keeping many of us awake late into the night as the sky above Rypefjord shimmered beautiful

OTL11-24, trip log, Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Lo

From our vantage point, we watched as the bear occasionally lifted her head, giving us a sleepy glance before settling back down. She seemed

PLA12-24, trip log, East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis, Including Long H

As the sun rose higher, we approached the imposing south wall of Scoresby Sund, Volquaart Boons Kyst, and our destination for the morning; V

The how, why, and when of visiting Greenland

We're sharing some of our insights, top tips, and must-do's for a trip to Greenland.

HDS12-24, trip log, Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Lo

Way in the back we could observe a herd of musk oxen and their small ones which again left us just breathless.

The tragic tale of Franklin's lost expedition

Perhaps one of the most well-known and tragic polar expeditions to have pursued the Northwest Passage was led by Sir John Franklin, a Britis

PLA11-24, Reisetagebuch, Spitzbergen - Nordostgrönland - Aurora Borealis, einschließl

Ein dreifaches WOW. Der heutige Tag ist wohl der beste Eisbärentag der Saison. Heute entdeckten wir gesamthaft 10 Könige der Arktis.

Martin Frobisher's polar quest for golden glory

One of the earliest Europeans to explore the Canadian Arctic was Martin Frobisher, a swashbuckling English privateer serving the English cro

PLA10-24, trip log, Around Spitsbergen - Kvitøya, In the realm of polar bear & ice

There it is! A sliver of white on the horizon – the polar pack ice. A frozen land is floating at the top of the world.

Set sail to see the southern lights in 2025: A voyage into discovery and a profound g

A more profound Antarctica experience and connection with the universe