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Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica - Photographic Special
22 Oct - 11 Nov, 2025
•Tripcode: OTL21-25
A cruise to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia & the Antarctic Peninsula. Visit some of the most beautiful arrays of wildlife on Earth. This journey will introduce you to at least 6 species of penguin and a whole lot of Antarctic fur seals!
Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters
1 Dec - 11 Dec, 2025
•Tripcode: OTL24-25
A true expedition, our Weddell Sea cruise sets out to explore the range of the Emperor Penguins near Snow Hill Island. We will visit the area via helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adélies and Gentoos.
Remote Weddell Sea Explorer incl. South Georgia - South Sandwich Islands - Neuschwabenland - Larsen Ice Shelf - Paulet and Devil Island - Elephant Island, incl. helicopters
22 Jan - 18 Feb, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL29a26
This adventurous expedition explores one of the least-visited areas on Earth, Antarctica’s amazing Weddell Sea. After visiting some of the same sites legendary explorer Ernest Shackleton’s charted in South Georgia, we’ll enjoy the Weddell’s exotic wildlife...
Antarctica – Uncharted islands of the Deep South
18 Feb - 4 Mar, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL30a26
On this extraordinary journey, we navigate the unexplored waters around Lazarev Bay and the mysterious Glinka Islands, a region where old aerial photographs (1939–1941) serve as reference for existing charts. Ice and daylight permitting, we will be aiming...
Deep South Basecamp experience
4 Mar - 17 Mar, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL30b26
The Deep South Basecamp experience offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy the Antarctic region. This expedition allows you to (long) hike, snowshoe, kayak, and even camp out under the Southern Polar skies.
Antarctica - Weddell Sea Explorer Basecamp - free polar activities (kayaking, hiking, photo workshop, snorkeling)
17 Mar - 29 Mar, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL31a26
The Weddell Sea Explorer Basecamp voyage offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy the wildlife-rich Weddell Sea. During this expedition in one of the most remote regions of the world, we will do all kinds of activities such as kayaking and a...
North Sea - Vlissingen to Aberdeen
25 May - 27 May, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL01-26
Search for whales, seals, and seabirds on a scenic voyage from our home port of Vlissingen to culturally rich Aberdeen, the "Granite City" of northeast Scotland. White-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises, minke whales, orcas, and various species of seabird...
Arctic Ocean - Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding
25 May - 5 Jun, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL01C26
Search for whales, and other Arctic wildlife of the land, sea, and air on an adventurous voyage from our home port of Vlissingen to our favorite Arctic island group.
19 Days Extensive Arctic Ocean - North Spitsbergen Explorer
25 May - 12 Jun, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL01D26
Sailing between our home port of Vlissingen and our most cherished Arctic archipelago, Svalbard, this expedition adventure visits the Scottish port of Aberdeen, the islands of Fair Isle and Jan Mayen, and the amazing Spitsbergen ice edge, giving you...
Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding
27 May - 5 Jun, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL02-26
Search for whales, and other Arctic wildlife of the land, sea, and air on an adventurous voyage from the Scottish port of Aberdeen to our favorite Arctic island group.
17 Days Extensive Arctic Ocean - North Spitsbergen Explorer
27 May - 12 Jun, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL02C26
Sailing between the Scottish port of Aberdeen and our most cherished Arctic archipelago, Svalbard, this expedition adventure visits the islands of Fair Isle and Jan Mayen, and the amazing Spitsbergen ice edge, giving you the chance to search for whales,...
North Spitsbergen Explorer - Into the pack ice - Polar Bear Special
5 Jun - 12 Jun, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL03-26
This expedition focuses on the pack ice of north Spitsbergen and many opportunities to spot whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and other such wildlife.
North Spitsbergen Explorer - Into the pack ice - Polar Bear Special
12 Jun - 19 Jun, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL04-26
This expedition focuses on the pack ice of north Spitsbergen and many opportunities to spot whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and other such wildlife.
North Spitsbergen Basecamp – Summer Solstice - Free Kayaking, Hiking, Photo Workshop, Diving (supplemented)
19 Jun - 26 Jun, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL05-26
The North Spitsbergen Basecamp cruise offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy this Arctic Region. This expedition allows you to hike, snowshoe, kayak, and learn to take perfect pictures of the polar flora and fauna.
East Spitsbergen - Home of the Polar Bear, Including Long Hikes & Cleaning the Shores
26 Jun - 3 Jul, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL06-26
Experience the high Arctic summer solstice with an expedition that visits some of the top sites of eastern Spitsbergen. Our goal is to take you to amazing glaciers, fascinating historical sites, bountiful seabird colonies, and sprawling fjord systems...
Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
3 Jul - 12 Jul, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL07-26
Take a cruise around Spitsbergen and explore the icy waters of the North Atlantic. This special expedition offers you the chance to catch sight of whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and the star attraction, the polar bear.
Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
12 Jul - 21 Jul, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL08-26
Take a cruise around Spitsbergen and explore the icy waters of the North Atlantic. This special expedition offers you the chance to catch sight of whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and the star attraction, the polar bear.
Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
21 Jul - 30 Jul, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL09-26
Take a cruise around Spitsbergen and explore the icy waters of the North Atlantic. This special expedition offers you the chance to catch sight of whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and the star attraction, the polar bear.
Around Spitsbergen incl. Nordaustlandet
17 Aug - 26 Aug, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL12-26
This cruise around Spitsbergen gives you a great chance to see whales, foxes, reindeer, seals, and polar bears.
Around Spitsbergen incl. Nordaustlandet
26 Aug - 4 Sep, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL13-26
This cruise around Spitsbergen gives you a great chance to see whales, foxes, reindeer, seals, and polar bears.
Antarctica - Basecamp - free camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking, mountaineering, photo workshop
3 Nov - 15 Nov, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL21-26
The Antarctic Peninsula Basecamp cruise offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy the Antarctic Region. This expedition allows you to hike, snowshoe, kayak, go mountaineering, and even camp out under the Southern Polar skies.
Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters
15 Nov - 25 Nov, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL22-26
A true expedition, our Weddell Sea cruise sets out to explore the range of the Emperor Penguins near Snow Hill Island. We will visit the area via helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adélies and Gentoos.
Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters
25 Nov - 5 Dec, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL23-26
A true expedition, our Weddell Sea cruise sets out to explore the range of the Emperor Penguins near Snow Hill Island. We will visit the area via helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adélies and Gentoos.
Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters
5 Dec - 15 Dec, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL24-26
A true expedition, our Weddell Sea cruise sets out to explore the range of the Emperor Penguins near Snow Hill Island. We will visit the area via helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adélies and Gentoos.
Antarctica - Basecamp - free camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking, mountaineering, photo workshop
15 Dec - 27 Dec, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL25-27
The Antarctic Peninsula Basecamp cruise offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy the Antarctic Region. This expedition allows you to hike, snowshoe, kayak, go mountaineering, and even camp out under the Southern Polar skies.
Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
27 Dec, 2026 - 14 Jan, 2027
•Tripcode: OTL26-27
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.
Bellingshausen Sea / Peter I Island + Ellsworth Land - incl. helicopters
14 Jan - 7 Feb, 2027
•Tripcode: OTL27-27
This adventurous expedition offers a unique opportunity to discover very rarely visited places, deep South along the coast of Antarctica to the Bellingshausen Sea, along the coast of Ellsworth Land and even to Peter I Island.
Remote Weddell Sea Explorer - incl. helicopters
7 Feb - 6 Mar, 2027
•Tripcode: OTL28-27
This adventurous expedition explores one of the least-visited areas on Earth, Antarctica’s amazing Weddell Sea. After visiting some of the same sites legendary explorer Ernest Shackleton’s charted in South Georgia, we’ll enjoy the Weddell’s exotic wildlife...
Antarctica - Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery voyage - Aurora Australis / Southern Lights
6 Mar - 18 Mar, 2027
•Tripcode: OTL29-27
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.
Antarctica - Whale watching discovery and learning voyage
18 Mar - 28 Mar, 2027
•Tripcode: OTL30-27
This Antarctic Peninsula cruise delivers you into a landscape of rugged rock, pure white snow, and a fantastic variety of wildlife. Come say hello to whales, seals, and penguins.
Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters
11 Nov - 21 Nov, 2025
•Tripcode: OTL22-25
A true expedition, our Weddell Sea cruise sets out to explore the range of the Emperor Penguins near Snow Hill Island. We will visit the area via helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adélies and Gentoos.
Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters
21 Nov - 1 Dec, 2025
•Tripcode: OTL23-25
A true expedition, our Weddell Sea cruise sets out to explore the range of the Emperor Penguins near Snow Hill Island. We will visit the area via helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adélies and Gentoos.
Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
11 Dec - 29 Dec, 2025
•Tripcode: OTL25-26
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.
Antarctica - Basecamp - free camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking, mountaineering, photo workshop
29 Dec, 2025 - 10 Jan, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL26-26
The Antarctic Peninsula Basecamp cruise offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy the Antarctic Region. This expedition allows you to hike, snowshoe, kayak, go mountaineering, and even camp out under the Southern Polar skies.
