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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.
HDS26-24, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
Hondius reached South Georgia in time for a 0410 sunrise over this beautiful island, providing guests onboard with their first breath-taking
OTL26-24, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
After taking beautiful photos, we cradled ourselves in our sleeping bags. During the night, some people saw some penguin visitors on shore a
PLA25-24, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
This afternoon a cruise around Cuverville Island was planned, but we never reached Cuverville. On the bridge, the staff spotted a pod of Kil
PLA26-24, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
We landed at Half Moon Island where we could visit a chinstrap penguin colony.
HDS25-24, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
Magellanic penguins are quite small, peculiar, constantly waddling and assisting themselves with their wings.
PLA24-23, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
As we passed a small rocky island, we saw three sleeping Weddell seals on top. It was a beautiful day to paddle through the icebergs on the
OTL25-24, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
The landscape was more beautiful than we could have imagined. A spectacular glacier surrounded our camping site. After some ice calving and
HDS24-23, trip log, Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage
Our guides took us on a short Zodiac cruise. Manoeuvring between icebergs, we tried to capture all this beauty in the form of photographs.
OTL24-23, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
The mountaineering team summited the stunning Jabet Peak, dominating the bay at over 500m above sea level.
PLA23-23, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
400,000 King Penguins, tens-of-thousands of fur seals and thousands of elephant seals all jostling for space – a cacophony of sound and smel
HDS23-23, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
The afternoon expedition unfolded at Danco Island, offering another opportunity to immerse in the wonders of Antarctica.
OTL23-23, trip log, Weddell Sea, In search of the Emperor penguin incl. helicopters
As we got closer, we could hear a cacophony of calls from the huge amount of fluffy grey chicks, which were sometimes being answered by the
Oceanwide celebrates 30 years of expedition cruising
Today marks the 30th anniversary of Oceanwide Expeditions. We eagerly anticipate the future with utmost confidence.
HDS22-23, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
Our team made a surprise visit to every Zodiac, offering all the passengers a lovely hot chocolate with or without rum.
PLA22-23, trip log, South Georgia Explorer
We cruised on glassy seas in nearby Elephant Cove and spent time with Elephant Seals, Antarctic Fur Seals, Kelp Gulls and South Georgia Pint
OTL22-23, trip log, Weddell Sea, In search of the Emperor penguin
With a bit of diligent scanning, it turned out there were dozens of Emperor Penguins scattered in small groups all around the ice.
HDS21-23, trip log, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Antarctica
Most of the black-browed albatrosses were already incubating their eggs, eagerly awaiting the arrival of their offspring.