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Oceanwide are one of the pioneers of ship-based expeditions to the polar regions. Their fleet of ice-strengthened vessels are designed to take you in deeper and offer a more adventurous experience in a relaxed environment. With the focus on the expedition, their cruises tend to offer more time on land and the maximum number of possibilities throughout your cruise. They are members of AECO and IAATO, and promote environmentally friendly travel.
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Please find a selection of cruises below. If you want to discuss something in particular that isn't listed here, please speak to our Polar Specialists.
This 12-day expedition is the leading activity cruise in the Antarctic and includes the full range of adventure activities as standard. You can also choose from: camping, kayaking, hiking, mountaineering and photography workshops. This extremely popular itinerary is a brilliant choice for lovers of adventure, wildlife and more!
Discover the highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands on this 11-day classic Antarctic expedition. Zodiac cruise through a myriad of ice sculptures in search of penguin colonies and seals hauled out on rocky shorelines. Spot minke and humpback whales feeding in the waters, against a pristine backdrop of giant calving glaciers and white mountainous peaks.
The perfect 10-day expedition for discovering the secrets of Spitsbergen, which aims to circumnavigate this captivating island. Zodiac cruise past giant sapphire-blue glaciers spotting whales, polar bears and seals, hike through rich flora amongst reindeers and Arctic fox, and marvel at the thousands of Brünnich Guillemots nesting in the towering cliffs of Alkefjellet.
This 20-day Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula Expedition by Oceanwide Expeditions explores one of the last untamed areas on earth - a land of ruggedly beautiful landscapes and amazingly varied wildlife.
This 8-day Oceanwide expedition to the north of Svalbard takes in the fantastically beautiful landscapes, the thousands of seabirds, and of course the star of the show, the polar bear.
Get the ultimate Arctic experience on this amazing 13-day voyage of Svalbard and Greenland onboard Plancius or Hondius, experiencing not only the solar eclipse but also getting the option for long hikes far from the landing sites. This route takes you through some of the best areas for viewing polar bears, Arctic foxes, various seals, and even more species of whale.
A 9-day itinerary to explore east Greenland and its majestic scenery from the sublime fjords to stunning icebergs and remarkable wildlife. The different locations take you to majestic sites and some of the most pristine places to observe multiple species of whales.
An 11-day Itinerary to explore the eastern side of the Antarctic Peninsula where you will have the opportunity to encounter Emperor penguins, amongst other birdlife and marine mammals. The area will be visited via helicopters to offer even more possibilities than ever!
The historic MV Plancius was built in 1976 as an oceanographic research vessel and in 2009 was completely rebuilt as a polar explorer ship. The ship accommodates 108 passengers, across 50 cabins and boasts large open deck spaces, a fleet of Mark V zodiacs and a team of expert expedition staff to accompany each voyage.
The ice-strengthened MV Ortelius is fortified for Arctic and Antarctica exploration. This 108-passenger vessel originally served as a special-purpose vessel for the Russian Academy of Science. Ortelius' design means it is the ideal vessel for exploring the polar regions.
The vessel was built early last century and was rebuilt as a three-mast passenger sailing schooner and sailed to places like in Spitsbergen (1994 – 1996) and in Galápagos (1998 – 2001). After that, it underwent a complete rebuilding and refurbishment program until 2011 as well the communication and navigation equipment renewed according to the latest SOLAS regulations.
The M/V Hondius is the first Polar Class 6 vessel, making it perfectly optimised for exploration of the polar regions. Accomodating 170 passengers, in a total of 80 cabins, its Oceanwide's newest vessel, exceeding all of the latest green requirements of the Polar Code.
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