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Hubert Wilkins: A Life of Adventure, Daring, and Polar Exploits

Hubert Wilkins: A Life of Adventure, Daring, and Polar Exploits

The amazing life of Sir George "Hubert" Wilkins, polar explorer and aviator.

Oceanwide Expeditions announces successful landing at Snow Hill Island -  the first cruise operator to enter the Weddell Sea this season

Oceanwide Expeditions announces successful landing at Snow Hill Island - the first c

this trip saw guests visit the iconic emperor penguin colony at Snow Hill Island, offering fantastic conditions for photographers and wildli

You can visit Antarctica, and here's how!

You can visit Antarctica, and here's how!

Antarctica is a land of adventure and exploration, only formally discovered in 1820.

The legend of the Kraken and the discovery of the colossal squid of Antarctica

The legend of the Kraken and the discovery of the colossal squid of Antarctica

The colossal squid is a prime representation of what may yet be awaiting discovery in the remote frigid depths of the Antarctic.

What to do, see and experience in Greenland

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.

Why spending Christmas in Antarctica is a no-brainer

Why spending Christmas in Antarctica is a no-brainer

Imagine waking up on Christmas morning, glancing out of your porthole, and seeing penguins frolicking on shore or a whale breaching.

Purple Saxifrage: A jewel of the Arctic

Purple Saxifrage: A jewel of the Arctic

Hardy, resilient, and beautiful, this small but vital plant thrives in some of the harshest environments on Earth.

Oceanwide Expeditions wins big at the Expedition Cruise Network Awards 2024

Oceanwide Expeditions wins big at the Expedition Cruise Network Awards 2024

Oceanwide Expeditions was presented with three Expedition Cruise Awards

Reconnecting with an ancient world: Long hikes in Scoresby Sund

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

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

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

Martin Frobisher's polar quest for golden glory

Martin Frobisher's polar quest for golden glory

One of the earliest Europeans to explore the Canadian Arctic was Martin Frobisher, a swashbuckling English privateer serving the English cro

Set sail to see the southern lights in 2025: A voyage into discovery and a profound galactic experience

Set sail to see the southern lights in 2025: A voyage into discovery and a profound g

A more profound Antarctica experience and connection with the universe

A guide to some of our best Antarctica tours

A guide to some of our best Antarctica tours

Some focus more on wildlife, others on the remote, dramatic landscapes of the South and exciting not-to-be-missed Antarctic activities.

Espionage beneath the ice: Operation Sunshine - the Arctic exploits of USS Nautilus

Espionage beneath the ice: Operation Sunshine - the Arctic exploits of USS Nautilus

In August 1958, below the solid sea ice of the North Pole and beyond the reach of watchful Soviet stations, the world's first nuclear-powere

How to see the northern lights in 2025: A viewing guide for travelers and adventurers!

How to see the northern lights in 2025: A viewing guide for travelers and adventurers

Where should you go, and what time of year is best to witness the beauty of the northern lights?

Oceanwide Expeditions nominated for three awards at the Expedition Cruise Network Awards

Oceanwide Expeditions nominated for three awards at the Expedition Cruise Network Awa

Your vote will help us achieve further recognition for our fantastic expedition cruise itineraries and polar adventures!

An Antarctic voyage unlike any other: the unbelievable exploits of the James Caird

An Antarctic voyage unlike any other: the unbelievable exploits of the James Caird

In April 1916, aided by south-westerly winds, a small, 22.5-foot wooden boat, the James Caird, set out from the desolate shores of Elephant

Short hikes, medium hikes, and long hikes - what's the difference?

Short hikes, medium hikes, and long hikes - what's the difference?

Our range of hiking activities is not just carefully planned, but also inclusive of different levels of physical fitness and hiking experien

The Flight of the Örnen: Andrée's 1897 Arctic Balloon Expedition

The Flight of the Örnen: Andrée's 1897 Arctic Balloon Expedition

Andrée's balloon, the Örnen, would carry equipment for scientific observation and photographic studies.

Oceanwide Expeditions donates €955 to nature charities

Oceanwide Expeditions donates €955 to nature charities

This year we will donate €995 to the following conservation charities based on guest reviews: World Wildlife Fund, BirdLife International, 4

The Acoustics of the Arctic: Interview with Ashleigh Kitchiner

The Acoustics of the Arctic: Interview with Ashleigh Kitchiner

We spent some time talking to Ashleigh about her work as an expedition guide, what got her into biology, and why bowhead whale sounds are so

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