Wonderful Experience

by Samantha Arumadura

Departure in March 2024

Region: Antarctica , Arctic

Destinations: Antarctic Circle, Svalbard

Ship: m/v Ortelius

Highlights: Arctic Fox, Beluga Whale, Antarctic Fur Seal, Adelie Penguin, Arctic Hare, Arctic Tern, Blue Whale, Chinstrap Penguin, Crabeater Seal, Southern Elephant Seal, Fin Whale, Gentoo Penguin, Humpback Whale, Killer Whale, Leopard Seal, Minke Whale, Polar Bear, Atlantic puffin, Sperm Whale, Walrus, Wandering Albatross, Black-browed Albatross, Snow Petrel, Giant Petrel, Sooty Tern, Thick-billed Murre, Svalbard reindeer, Grey-headed Albatross, Pintado Petrel, Snow Bunting, Black Guillemot, Long-tailed Jaeger, Ivory Gull, Ruddy Turnstone, Parasitic Jaeger, Antarctic Petrel, Hiking, Discovery and Learning Workshops, Birding, Long Hikes

It has been a wonderful experience on Plancius for Around Svalbard Expedition & also on Ortelius for Antarctica Deep South Polar Circle Expedition with Oceanwide. The expeditions are arranged very professionally by friendly & knowledgeable expedition staff. Hotel staff also very friendly. Great lectures & new knowledge provided by the expedition staff. Happy to see environmental conscious people handling these expeditions.

Been on one of our voyages?

Leave your own review

Related cruises

Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Elephant Island - Antarctica - Polar Circle

Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Elephant Island - Antarctica - Polar Circle

Meet at least six penguin species

HDS29-25 This Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctic Peninsula cruise is an animal-lover’s dream come true. The expedition explores one of the last untamed areas on Earth – a land of ruggedly beautiful landscapes and amazingly varied wildlife.

m/v Hondius

m/v Hondius

Cruise date:

20 Feb - 14 Mar, 2025

Berths start from:

16700 USD

Cruise page
Antarctica - Elephant Island - Weddell Sea - Polar Circle

Antarctica - Elephant Island - Weddell Sea - Polar Circle

Venture beyond the polar circle, visiting some of Antarctica’s most wildlife-filled waters and islands

PLA31-25 This expansive expedition takes you into the Antarctic Circle, combining the rich animal life of the Weddell Sea with the surreal shores and islands of the Antarctic Peninsula. Such key landing sites as the legendary Elephant Island and Crystal Sound...

m/v Plancius

m/v Plancius

Cruise date:

9 Mar - 23 Mar, 2025

Berths start from:

10500 USD

Cruise page
Antarctica - Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery voyage

Antarctica - Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery voyage

Crossing the Polar Circle

OTL31-25 This Polar Circle and Antarctic Peninsula cruise passes through waters travelled by Humpback, Minke and Fin whales. Anchoring in various spots around the region, the expedition offers the chance to hike and dive in the iceberg-heavy waters.

m/v Ortelius

m/v Ortelius

Cruise date:

10 Mar - 21 Mar, 2025

Berths start from:

7700 USD

Cruise page
Antarctica - Beyond the Polar Circle - Wilkins Ice Shelf - Aurora Australis

Antarctica - Beyond the Polar Circle - Wilkins Ice Shelf - Aurora Australis

Visit places discovered by De Gerlache on his polar expedition onboard the Belgica

OTL32-25 This voyage explores a number of historically significant Antarctic areas, such as the very rarely visited Bellingshausen Sea, Marguerite Bay, and Alexander Island. We focus on places discovered by Adrien De Gerlache on his Belgian Antarctic Expedition...

m/v Ortelius

m/v Ortelius

Cruise date:

21 Mar - 5 Apr, 2025

Berths start from:

10500 USD

Cruise page
Antarctica - Polar Circle - Whale watching

Antarctica - Polar Circle - Whale watching

Crossing the Polar Circle

PLA32-25 This Polar Circle and Antarctic Peninsula cruise passes through waters travelled by Humpback, Minke and Fin whales. Anchoring in various spots around the region, the expedition offers the chance to dive in the iceberg-heavy waters.

m/v Plancius

m/v Plancius

Cruise date:

23 Mar - 3 Apr, 2025

Berths start from:

9450 USD

Cruise page

We have a total of
67 cruises

All cruises
Loading