Blogs
Keeping the Arctic Clean: Interview with Eelco Leemans
We spent some time talking to Eelco Leemans about what got him started in the project of waste removal and analysis on Svalbard.
Antarctic Inspired: Interview with Ruben Hein
While we love when our guests are inspired by our trips, we rarely hear of them making a nature documentary, musical album, and biodiversity
PLA28-23, trip log, Antarctica
Our first day in Antarctica! This exciting day began with the beautiful site of Cuverville. Some of us got up extra early to see the first r
HDS27A23, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula-Basecamp
Right after breakfast begins the sign-up for the activities in the lecture room: we start with mountaineering, then kayaking followed by cam
PLA27-23, trip log, Falklands – South Georgia – Antarctica
As the day started breakfast was served on board, and most of us started to develop what we call the “sea legs”. The weather was relatively
HDS26-23, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
After breakfast we go straight back to our cabins to prepare for Carcass Island. We put on our waterproof gear, pack our backpacks with came
Charting Flanders Bay
Until then, this spot in the northwestern Antarctic Peninsula had only been charted three times since 1898, when it was roughly mapped by th
PLA26-23, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
We entered the port and were welcomed by the Expedition Team and the Hotel Team at the Plancius’ gangway. After we had been shown to our roo
OTL26-23, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula, Discovery and Learning Voyage
The day had finally come, it was time to board Ortelius for our expedition trip to the Antarctic Peninsula! Some of us had booked the trip y
HDS25-23, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
Our next stop is Paulet Island, a very interesting historical site. There is a Stone hut on Paulet Island which was built in February 1903 b
OTL25-23, trip log, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
Birding highlights prior to breakfast were Black-browed Albatross, Northern and Southern Giant Petrels, Wilson’s Storm Petrels, Sooty shearw
PLA25-23, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
Meanwhile M/V Plancius continued southwest towards Deception Island and right after midday we found ourselves transiting through the so call
HDS24-22, trip log, Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage
At 6pm it is time for Captains cocktail to celebrate the beginning of the voyage with a glass of prosecco and delicious canapes. Captain Ton
PLA24-22, trip log, Antarctica - Basecamp
We entered the port and were welcomed by the Expedition Team and the Hotel Team at the Plancius’ gangway. After we had been shown to our roo
Oceanwide charts Antarctic island
Guests, guides, and crew all helped chart a route around the largest of the Guyou Islands in Flandres Bay, returning to the ship late that e
OTL24-22, trip log, Basecamp Antarctica Incl. Anvers Island and Flandres Bay
At first just a trickle of people, clutching camera bags and obviously eager to view the ship, ambled along the quayside. This slowly increa
Ortelius Staff Spot Type D Orca
Taking our guests to beautiful polar areas to see exotic polar animals is what we’re all about. Whether we’re spotting polar bears or pengui
HDS23-22, trip log, Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage
On embarkation, our luck already began as it was clear and sunny while we are embarking our home for the next 10 days, the Dutch Expedition
Arctic Cruises Compared: Around Spitsbergen vs. North Spitsbergen
Around Spitsbergen or North Spitsbergen – which cruise is for you? The most distinguishing feature of these cruises is the areas they visit.
HDS22-22, trip log, Antarctica - 'Basecamp'- free camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking,
We spend the rest of the evening cruising down the Beagle Channel. As we prepare ourselves to go down for our first dinner the ship is surro
OTL23-22, trip log, Weddell Sea, In search of the Emperor penguin
We were warmly welcomed by all the crew and staff who assisted us in finding our cabins. We had a little time to explore the ship and get ou