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Oceanwide Expeditions can confirm that the planned deep cleaning and disinfection of m/v Hondius has been completed in Rotterdam. On 29 May, the vessel was assessed, and was cleared on 30 May by Dutch health authority (GGD) officials to return to full operations. (more…)
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The planned departure of m/v Hondius from the port of Rotterdam to Vlissingen has been delayed following advice from GGD Rotterdam for additional cleaning procedures. (more…)
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A cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus ended its voyage by docking in Rotterdam harbour Monday, with the skeleton crew facing weeks of quarantine. (more…)
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The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put international health authorities on alert. (more…)
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Groups of passengers and crew disembarked from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak on Sunday to be evacuated to their respective countries in a process overseen by global health officials and expected to last until Monday. (more…)
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South African health authorities have become central to the international response to the hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius, as officials work alongside the World Health Organization (WHO) and overseas agencies to contain the spread of the rare virus. (more…)
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Spanish authorities on Friday were preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands, where health officials have said they will perform careful evacuations. (more…)
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Argentina, where the MV Hondius cruise departed, consistently ranked by WHO as having highest incidence of hantavirus in region. (more…)
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A suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship off West Africa has escalated, with additional cases identified and further medical evacuations under consideration. (more…)
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Oceanwide Expeditions is still dealing with a serious medical situation on board the m/v Hondius, which is currently off the coast of Cape Verde. (more…)
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Oceanwide Expeditions is currently managing a serious medical situation on board the vessel m/v Hondius, located off the coast of Cape Verde. (more…)
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Three people have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. (more…)
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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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