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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
What to do, see and experience in Greenland
There are so many things to do in Greenland and fantastic, awe-inspiring places to see in Greenland.
Reconnecting with an ancient world: Long hikes in Scoresby Sund
Our long hikes connect guests with nature in ways they hadn't before thought possible.
The how, why, and when of visiting Greenland
We're sharing some of our insights, top tips, and must-do's for a trip to Greenland.
The tragic tale of Franklin's lost expedition
Perhaps one of the most well-known and tragic polar expeditions to have pursued the Northwest Passage was led by Sir John Franklin, a Britis
Hondius begins her Arctic season, with other ships to follow
Oceanwide’s Polar Class 6 vessel Hondius set sail from her homeport Vlissingen in the Netherlands on Sunday, delivering passengers to her fi
Kite Skiing the Greenland Ice Sheet
Laura, a French Canadian from Quebec City with a Master’s in Geophysics and Glaciology, will make the journey in April with her dad two othe
Northeast Greenland National Park
Northeast Greenland National Park is the world’s largest national park and the ninth largest protected area on Earth. It should come as litt
Greenland: East vs. West
East and West Greenland are very different in terms of climate, wildlife, habitation, and geology. This means visiting them yields different
The Arctic Theater: Interview with Hans Beelen
When it comes to Arctic marine history, Hans Beelen has done his research. He has published books on the East India Company of the Netherlan
Arctic on Foot: Hiking and Snowshoeing the Far North
The emphasis of our voyages is always getting you off the ship and into the action as often as possible. Although we travel from site to sit
Eight Facts About the Rowdy, Resilient Musk Ox
Given how violent their lives can be, it may come as some surprise that musk oxen live as long as they do. Twenty years, after all, is a lon
The Arctic’s Most Phenomenal Fjords
Fjords are typically associated with Norway, but they are far from exclusive to that territory and are in fact a relatively common feature o
Peaks, Fjords, and Auroras: 14 East Greenland Attractions
Nothing against the west coast, but many travelers agree it is more touristic and developed (and hence, less wild and adventurous) than Gree
The Arctic Hare: Easter Bunny²
In preparation for Easter Sunday, let’s explore all the ways this so-called polar rabbit (which really isn’t a rabbit at all) might in fact
Arctic and a Coffee: Interview with a Polar Sailing Captain
Some people travel to the Arctic for the polar bears and seabirds, others for all those ice-spackled bays and peaks dusted with snow no hand
Where the Polar Bears Roam
Going to the Arctic without clapping eyes on a real-life polar bear might reasonably be compared to visiting Africa without seeing a giraffe
8 Scientific Wonders of the Arctic
The Arctic’s frozen landscape not only contains scenic gems, it also prompts fascinating advances in research. Here are some of the eight be
Tracking Greenland’s Wildlife from Space
Despite Greenland’s harsh environment, life has found a way to thrive there. If you’re lucky enough to embark on a Greenland cruise, you sta
Bring out the Bowheads: Our Largest Whale Count in Years
Researchers aboard Oceanwide Expeditions vessel m/v Plancius spotted between 104—114 bowhead whales during a June 1st cruise along the east
Amazing Greenland
If you ever get the chance to take a trip to Greenland, you will be amazed by its coastlines, fjords, ice-covered peaks, and great expanse o
Arctic Foxes: Constant Gardeners of the Arctic
The Arctic fox is a circumpolar species found across the Arctic, extending from Greenland, Iceland, and Svalbard across Eurasia to North Ame
