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Oceanwide Expeditions has announced the exceptionally rare feat of successfully landing on all three main islands in the Tristan da Cunha island group, some of the most remote, isolated, and ecologically significant sites in the world. (more…)
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Oceanwide Expeditions, veteran polar operator and leader in the expedition cruise industry, is pleased to announce the signing of a Letter of Intent for the construction and delivery of two eco-sail expedition vessels, designed to offer the same small-ship, authentic expedition experience for which the company is known, while aligning with their efforts in promoting and supporting a future for environmentally-conscious polar tourism. (more…)
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For the second year in a row, Oceanwide Expeditions has set a world record for the southernmost point reached by a non-icebreaker vessel in the Weddell Sea. (more…)
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Oceanwide Expeditions 2025-2026 Antarctic expedition cruise season began today (22 October 2025) with the company’s first voyage of the season departing Puerto Madryn, Argentina, on a Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Antarctica Photographic Special itinerary. (more…)
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Oceanwide Expeditions, veteran polar operator and leader in the expedition cruise industry, has completed two significant maintenance and upgrade projects on m/v Ortelius, improving operational vessel speed and increasing fuel efficiency. (more…)
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Oceanwide Expeditions, a veteran of the expedition cruise industry and pioneer of polar tourism, has been recognized in three categories at the 2025 Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) Expedition Cruise Awards. (more…)
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Oceanwide Expeditions has taken an exciting new step in enhancing its existing array of onboard navigation equipment on its expedition vessels. (more…)
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Oceanwide Expeditions, an award-winning, industry-leading expedition cruise operator specializing in activity-focused polar itineraries in the Arctic and Antarctica, has announced the appointment of Rémi Bouysset to the role of CEO. (more…)
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On 26 February 2025, M/V Ortelius made history, becoming the first non-icebreaker passenger ship to reach 78°03.471’S – the southernmost point ever recorded by a vessel of its kind in the Weddell Sea. (more…)
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M/V Ortelius reached the southernmost point ever recorded by a non-icebreaker passenger vessel in the Weddell Sea at 78°03.471’S. (more…)
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Share an exclusive interview with Adam Turner, Head of Expedition Operations at Oceanwide Expeditions, as he recounts the extraordinary mission to restore a historic aircraft hangar at Whalers Bay, Deception Island, following an act of vandalism in early February. (more…)
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In partnership with the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT), Oceanwide Expeditions has successfully restored a historic aircraft hangar at Whalers Bay on Deception Island – just one month after an incident of graffiti. (more…)
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Expedition cruise vessel m/v Ortelius has successfully entered the Weddell Sea again, delivering guests by helicopter to the iconic emperor penguin colony at Snow Hill Island, marking them out as champions of the Weddell Sea. (more…)
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M/v Ortelius is the first expedition cruise vessel to successfully enter the Weddell Sea this season, delivering guests by helicopter to the iconic emperor penguin colony at Snow Hill Island, marking them out as champions of the Weddell Sea. (more…)
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Oceanwide Expeditions, a 30-year veteran of the polar expedition cruise industry, has today announced the implementation of free onboard internet access for guests, beginning with its upcoming Antarctica 2024-25 season. (more…)
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On 1 October, at an awards ceremony in London, hosted by ECN and sponsored by Travelzoo, Oceanwide Expeditions was presented with three Expedition Cruise Awards: Best Expedition Cruise Operator for the Polar Destinations, Best Expedition Cruise Operator for Sustainability, and Best Medium Expedition Cruise Operator. (more…)
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Ortelius now has a fully rebuild, restored, refurbished and enlarged lounge for guests to recharge after their adventurous polar outings. (more…)
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The Plancius departed from Scotland on May 28 to kick off Oceanwide Expeditions’ 2024 season in the Arctic. (more…)
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Friday, 1 December 202, marks the 30th anniversary of Oceanwide Expeditions. (more…)
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Oceanwide Expeditions and the Polar Tourism Guiding Association (PTGA) are excited to announce Oceanwide’s new status as an Accredited Provider for the PTGA. (more…)
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As the 2023 Antarctica cruise season continues through March, the U.S. Coast Guard publicly has confirmed that it’s heading to Ushuaia, Argentina, along with the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board and other global agencies. (more…)
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Passengers on board Oceanwide vessel “Ortelius” recently charted an area in the northwestern Antarctic Peninsula that may have only been mapped twice since the Belgian Antarctic Expedition first surveyed it in 1898. (more…)
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Sounds of the South – Official Trailer
“Sounds of the South” is a nature documentary by filmmaker Hubert Neufeld that follows Dutch musician Ruben Hein’s voyage into Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic, some of the most beautiful and seabird-rich regions in the Southern Hemisphere. (more…)
Oceanwide Expeditions made its fourth consecutive landing at the emperor penguin colony on Snow Hill Island last Friday, November 18, the first attempt the Company has been able to make in three years. (more…)
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Oceanwide Expeditions, an award-winning adventure travel provider of polar expedition cruises to Antarctica and the Arctic, today announces that its Board of Directors has appointed Clemens Van der Werf as Chief Executive Officer. (more…)
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Two Arctic cruises planned for this August offer guests a free chartered flight from Zurich to Longyearbyen (the embarkation point) as well as free guided hikes. (more…)
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This week Oceanwide Expeditions proudly participated in AECO’s fourth annual Cleanup for Sarah, held June 11 – 19 in honor of AECO’s environmental agent Sarah Auffret. (more…)
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This trip is a special one, an “Arctic Ocean Expedition” whose route includes such fascinating spots as Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, the East Greenland ice edge, and Svalbard’s principal island of Spitsbergen during its 11-night itinerary. (more…)
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Dutch polar tour operator Oceanwide Expeditions has opened its Antarctica 2023-24 program for bookings, including in the program some of its most ambitious itineraries to date. (more…)
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When Oceanwide Expeditions vessel Plancius ports in Stanley this Friday, she will be the first cruise ship to visit the Falklands since the islands reopened its ports to tourism. (more…)
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Argentina’s borders will open November 1, marking the first time we have been able to resume expedition cruises in the southern polar regions since the outbreak of the pandemic, said Oceanwide Expeditions. (more…)
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“Today we’re proud to join once more in AECO’s Cleanup for Sarah campaign, which invites participants to remove litter from nature in memory of environmental agent Sarah Auffret”, said Oceanwide in a press release. (more…)
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Launch of m/v Janssonius (Credit: Morski HR)
Today Dutch polar travel company Oceanwide Expeditions celebrates the ship launch of its new Polar Class 6 vessel, m/v Janssonius, from Brodosplit Shipyards in Split, Croatia. (more…)
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Bolster Investment Partners has acquired a minority stake of 25% in Oceanwide Expeditions, a market-leading specialist in expedition cruises to Antarctica and the Arctic. Bolster will support Oceanwide Expeditions in realizing its growth ambitions. (more…)
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“It is with great sadness that we report the passing of one of our most longstanding captains, Alexey Nazarov, who died suddenly and unexpectedly near his home in Russia yesterday. He was 42 years old”. (more…)
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The Ultimate Polar Pack List (The Expedition Guide 1)
Oceanwide’s new video series, “The Expedition Guide”, addresses some of the most essential topics of polar expedition travel, instructing both first-time and returning passengers on how to get the most out of their Arctic or Antarctic voyage. (more…)
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FCleanup for Sarah Auffret
In memory of Sarah Auffret, AECO’s environmental agent who tragically passed away March last year, Oceanwide Expeditions took part in an AECO-organized waste removal effort known as Cleanup for Sarah on June 16, her birthday. (more…)
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Oceanwide Honored to Help Local Foodbanks
Oceanwide is donating all food that won’t keep until the next travel season to Walcheren Food Bank, located in the southwestern Dutch province of Zeeland. (more…)
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Yesterday Oceanwide Expeditions’ newest vessel m/v Janssonius had its keel-laying ceremony, the traditional shipbuilding event that marks the official “birthday” of a vessel. (more…)
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“We proudly present our 365 days all year round Arctic program. Dates & Rates for Arctic 2021 are now available for Hondius (170 passengers), Ortelius, Plancius (both with 108 passengers), Rembrandt van Rijn (33 passengers), and Noorderlicht (20 passengers).” (more…)
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