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Birds of the South: 33 Antarctic Birds and Seabirds
Even if you don’t throw penguins into the mix, these wildlife-rich Antarctic regions offer some of the best hotspots for birdwatching on the
Hondius Around Spitsbergen
We are Ximena and Michelle, tour operators from the Dutch company Norge Reiser. It was our first time in the Arctic, and we were very excite
A Day on m/v Plancius
Stepping aboard Oceanwide’s longest-running expedition vessel, it’s easy to forget she’s been making voyages to the polar regions since “Aft
HDS07-19, trip log, Around Spitsbergen
As breakfast was being served, we cruised in to Lilliehöökfjord, the sun was shining brightly on the calm, turquoise waters as we headed tow
PLA09-19, trip log, Around Spitsbergen
We finish our stay in Ny-Ålesund with the last zodiac leaving the pier back to the ship at around 12:30. In the afternoon, we proceeded towa
An Incredible Adventure on a Tall Ship
Ever since discovering Svalbard on the map a little over a year ago, I had felt a desperate need to explore this Arctic archipelago for myse
The Best Arctic and Antarctic Trips for Families
Polar expedition cruises are commonly taken by couples and a growing number of solo travelers, but that doesn’t mean the buck stops there. A
Oceanwide Expeditions’ “Wild, Wild South” video an Adventure in Motion finalist
Oceanwide’s short video, “Wild, Wild South: Falklands, South Georgia, Antarctica,” has been selected as a finalist in the sixth annual Adven
HDS06-19, trip log, In search of polar bears and pack ice
We enjoyed our first sumptuous dinner in the restaurant, while the Arctic landscape outside was bathed in the sparkling sunlight of the midn
The Classic Polar Cruise: Antarctic Peninsula Facts, Pics, and More
You can specialize your Antarctic voyage with trips to the Falklands, South Georgia, and the Weddell Sea. But when it comes to getting the b
Highlights from the First Arctic Voyage of Hondius
Our new ship Hondius completed its first Arctic expedition cruise on June 14, 2019. This being a new ship, the maiden voyage was not without
HDS05-19, trip log, In search of polar bears and pack ice
After a good lunch it was time for the first zodiac operation. All boats where lowered and passengers dressed up appropriately for the occas
PLA07-19, trip log, North Spitsbergen, In Search of Polar Bear
After his briefings all went quickly outside again because belugas had been spotted. There were two big groups of in total at least a hundre
Svalbard’s 12 Most Iconic Animals
Each of our Arctic areas of operation offers its own unique and equally unforgettable feature: Greenland is great for mountainous shorelines
HDS04-19, trip log, Spitsbergen - In search of polar bears & pack-ice
We were picked up from the airport and received a warm welcome in this cold place. The midnight sun was shining, so were the faces of the ex
HDS03-19, trip log, Atlantic Odyssey- Maiden voyage Hondius
All of us were excited to finally meet the Hondius. Therefore, it felt more like writing a new chapter in an old book, rather than simply jo
Oceanwide guides dedicate beach cleanup to Sarah Auffret
Last week guides and passengers of an Oceanwide Expeditions voyage to the Arctic cleaned plastic off a Svalbard beach in memory of Sarah Auf
PLA06-19, trip log, North Spitsbergen, In search of Polar Bear & Pack Ice
When we arrived there we got a very early wake-up call and went al to the foredeck to view the amazing sight of a bear on the ice with Belug
Islands of the Blessed: Four Things to Do Around Cape Verde
Islands of the Blessed: Things to Do Around Cape Verde
PLA05-19, trip log, North Spitsbergen, In search of Polar Bear & Pack Ice
After a good night sleep and sweet dreams about our first polar bear encounters on the pack-ice yesterday we woke up in the ice again. After
Size Matters: Choosing the Right Expedition Cruise Vessel
These days, making the decision to book a polar expedition cruise is the easy part. The last three decades have witnessed such a profusion o