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Choosing the Best Month to Visit Antarctica as a Photographer

We have broken down what you can expect from November to March in Antarctica as a photographer, with some handy photography tips from an Oceanwide guide.

Your Expedition Guide to the Weddell Sea

This expedition guide details everything you need to know about the Weddell Sea!

Why should I visit the Arctic in August on an expedition cruise?

In August, the Arctic becomes even more accessible, with long days, stable weather, and new destinations!

Oceanwide Expeditions 2025-2026 Antarctic Expedition Cruise Season Commences

Oceanwide Expeditions 2025-2026 Antarctic expedition cruise season began today.

Traveling with meaning & the importance of discovery-led experiences

We sat down with Raúl Gracia, who recently explored the fjords, glaciers and sea-ice of Svalbard on an expedition cruise.

Chasing Shackleton's Legacy in Antarctica with a Polar Historian

Join Shackleton scholar & polar historian Stephen Scott-Fawcett FRGS on a truly epic expedition voyage into the mighty Weddell Sea, retracing the route of the Endurance, and uncovering the myths and realities of the men of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (ITAE) and the man who led them, Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton.

Oceanwide Expeditions completes two major vessel upgrades on m/v Ortelius

Oceanwide Expeditions upgraded m/v Ortelius, boosting speed and fuel efficiency for better polar expedition performance.

Why should I visit the Arctic in July on an expedition cruise?

With 24-hour daylight, relatively mild weather, abundant wildlife, and beautiful landscapes, July is perfect to explore the Arctic.

Oceanwide Expeditions honored at the 2025 Expedition Cruise Network Awards

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.

Redefining Vegetarian Cuisine at the Ends of the Earth

Discover how Oceanwide Expeditions Head Chef Sachin Naik brings global flavors to unforgettable journeys at the edges of the world, and redefines our perception of vegetarian cooking.

Cherishing a grand Svalbard adventure: guest interview - Tom & Anna Reichenberger

For the husband-and-wife team behind a travel & photography blog traveling means happiness and the pursuit of new horizons.

HDS12-25, trip log, Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes

Along the way, they spotted signs of muskoxen, startled Arctic hares, and paused often — not from exhaustion, but from awe.

PLA12-25, trip log, South Greenland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Incl. flight from Narsarsuaq to Copenhagen

All three hikes had the opportunity to pass by the hot springs, which were at a very pleasant temperature, and to spend a lengthy amount of time relaxing in the pool or at least at the edge of it.

OTL12-25, trip log, East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes

We explored the island walking the soft mossy tundra, hopping between glacially smoothed rocks and squelched through boggy patterned ground.

HDS11-25, trip log, Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes

The area around Sydkap is littered with giant icebergs which have become grounded in the fjords, and it made for a truly spectacular backdrop throughout the day.

Discover Unseen South Georgia & Follow Shackleton's Journey

South Georgia is forever etched into the annals of Antarctic exploration, and is almost intrinsically linked to the extraordinary career and exploits of one of the Antarctic greats - Sir Ernest Shackleton.

PLA11-25, trip log, East and South Greenland Explorer

By now we all became very captivated by the unique and beautiful geology. We had plenty of time to explore it.

HDS10-25, trip log, Around Spitsbergen and Nordaustlandet

Skimming across the water in our little rubber boats was like gliding through a refrigerator.

Chasing authentic experiences at the ends of the Earth: meet our guest Tuur Hermans

We caught up with Tuur to hear his thoughts on what makes travel so special, along with his time with Oceanwide at the ends of the Earth.

Shackleton's Tower of Strength and Right Hand Man - Antarctic Legend Frank Wild

There is perhaps no one better placed to offer insight into the allure of Antarctica than Frank Wild, one of the most highly decorated polar explorers in history, and a key figure in several Antarctic expeditions, described by Shackleton as his 'tower of strength' and his right-hand man.

OTL09-25, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of polar bear & ice

Overhead the sky was a veritable blizzard of birds. And a short distance offshore, the surface of the water was covered with thousands of birds bathing and diving for food.