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Traveling with meaning & the importance of discovery-led experiences
We sat down with Raúl Gracia, who recently explored the fjords, glaciers and sea-ice of Svalbard on an expedition cruise.

Chasing Shackleton's Legacy in Antarctica with a Polar Historian
Join Shackleton scholar & polar historian Stephen Scott-Fawcett FRGS on a truly epic expedition voyage into the mighty Weddell Sea, retracin

Oceanwide Expeditions completes two major vessel upgrades on m/v Ortelius
Oceanwide Expeditions upgraded m/v Ortelius, boosting speed and fuel efficiency for better polar expedition performance.

Why should I visit the Arctic in July on an expedition cruise?
With 24-hour daylight, relatively mild weather, abundant wildlife, and beautiful landscapes, July is perfect to explore the Arctic.

Oceanwide Expeditions honored at the 2025 Expedition Cruise Network Awards
Oceanwide Expeditions, a veteran of the expedition cruise industry and pioneer of polar tourism, has been recognized in three categories at

Redefining Vegetarian Cuisine at the Ends of the Earth
Discover how Oceanwide Expeditions Head Chef Sachin Naik brings global flavors to unforgettable journeys at the edges of the world, and rede

Cherishing a grand Svalbard adventure: guest interview - Tom & Anna Reichenberger
For the husband-and-wife team behind a travel & photography blog traveling means happiness and the pursuit of new horizons.

HDS12-25, trip log, Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including L
Along the way, they spotted signs of muskoxen, startled Arctic hares, and paused often — not from exhaustion, but from awe.

PLA12-25, trip log, South Greenland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Incl. flight from Nars
All three hikes had the opportunity to pass by the hot springs, which were at a very pleasant temperature, and to spend a lengthy amount of

OTL12-25, trip log, East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis, Including Long H
We explored the island walking the soft mossy tundra, hopping between glacially smoothed rocks and squelched through boggy patterned ground.

HDS11-25, trip log, Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Lo
The area around Sydkap is littered with giant icebergs which have become grounded in the fjords, and it made for a truly spectacular backdro

Discover Unseen South Georgia & Follow Shackleton's Journey
South Georgia is forever etched into the annals of Antarctic exploration, and is almost intrinsically linked to the extraordinary career and

PLA11-25, trip log, East and South Greenland Explorer
By now we all became very captivated by the unique and beautiful geology. We had plenty of time to explore it.

HDS10-25, trip log, Around Spitsbergen and Nordaustlandet
Skimming across the water in our little rubber boats was like gliding through a refrigerator.

Chasing authentic experiences at the ends of the Earth: meet our guest Tuur Hermans
We caught up with Tuur to hear his thoughts on what makes travel so special, along with his time with Oceanwide at the ends of the Earth.

Shackleton's Tower of Strength and Right Hand Man - Antarctic Legend Frank Wild
There is perhaps no one better placed to offer insight into the allure of Antarctica than Frank Wild, one of the most highly decorated polar

OTL09-25, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of polar bear & ice
Overhead the sky was a veritable blizzard of birds. And a short distance offshore, the surface of the water was covered with thousands of bi

Why should I visit Antarctica in January on an expedition cruise?
During January in Antarctica, the ice is at its most stable, wildlife is active, and temperatures are relatively mild.

The Legacy of the Thule Culture – Legend of the Norse, Tamers of Greenland
The mysterious Thule culture has left its mark on this wild, beautiful land, and its presence continues to be felt through the oral traditio

Oceanwide Expeditions to utilize ice report software IcySea aboard expedition vessels
IcySea provides near real-time sea ice information, enhancing the already significant operational capabilities of our fleet.

PLA09-25, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of polar bear & ice
We started the day with a remarkable wildlife encounter. Shortly after breakfast, we spotted a polar bear on a fresh kill.

OTL08-25, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of polar bear & ice
As we wove our way through the ice, the symphony of sounds was unforgettable, the constant crackling and popping as air escaped from the ice