English FAQ Contact Dates & rates Login Antarctica Arctic Special deals Highlights About Oceanwide Expeditions expedition cruises Show cruises Antarctica cruises & Arctic cruises North Norway, Aurora Borealis & Whales Explore the beauty of northern winter RVR42-21 The North Norway cruise follows the path of more than one kind of whale as it travels amongst the fjords of Troms. The long Norway nights offer travellers on this expedition an excellent chance to take in the beauty and wonder of the Northern Lights. S/V REMBRANDT VAN RIJN Cruise date: 4 Dec - 11 Dec, 2021 Price: €2200 Show cruise North Norway, Aurora Borealis & Whales Explore the beauty of northern winter RVR43-21 The North Norway cruise follows the path of more than one kind of whale as it travels amongst the fjords of Troms. The long Norway nights offer travellers on this expedition an excellent chance to take in the beauty and wonder of the Northern Lights. S/V REMBRANDT VAN RIJN Cruise date: 11 Dec - 18 Dec, 2021 Price: €2200 Show cruise Antarctica Classic Antarctica including Deception Island PLA24-21 This Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands cruise delivers you into a landscape of dark rugged rock, pure white snow, and a fantastic variety of wildlife. Come say hello to whales, seals, and thousands of penguins. M/V PLANCIUS Cruise date: 12 Dec - 22 Dec, 2021 Price: €6400 Show cruise Up to 2050 discount Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage The 'Classic Antarctic' route HDS23-21 This cruise delivers you to wondrous landscapes found in one of the harshest environments on Earth. Meet the great stars of the Antarctic, the penguins, found in the thousands in a variety of curious species. M/V HONDIUS Cruise date: 15 Dec - 24 Dec, 2021 Price: €4640 Show cruise North Norway, Aurora Borealis & Whales - Winter Solstice Christmas Special Explore the beauty of northern winter RVR44-21 The North Norway cruise follows the path of more than one kind of whale as it travels amongst the fjords of Troms. The long Norway nights offer travellers on this expedition an excellent chance to take in the beauty and wonder of the Northern Lights. S/V REMBRANDT VAN RIJN Cruise date: 18 Dec - 25 Dec, 2021 Price: €2200 Show cruise We have a total of 215 cruises All cruises We are Oceanwide News & blogs Kite Skiing the Greenland Ice Sheet Laura, a French Canadian from Quebec City with a Master’s in Geophysics and Glaciology, will make the journey in April w Read more » All posts » Customer story Crossing, Kayaking, Camping: Three Antarctic Adventures Crossing the Drake Passage rewards thousands of tourists every year with one of the most incredible paradises on planet Read more » Share a story » Share your photo Antarctic Peninsula by Larry Phillips See gallery » Share your photo » Antarctica & Arctic cruise reviews Overall rating based on 520 votes Truly amazing and wonderful experience by Gail Klispie Trip far exceeded our expectations. The expedition guides and the Doctor Moniek were very knowledgeable, patient, kind, and wonderful. We got to know them fairly well. it was hard to say goodbye at the end o Read full review » IT DOESN'T GET BETTER THAN THIS by CAROLINE and DAVE HUNT Congratulations to everyone at Oceanwide for providing a superbly well run expedition on a marvellous ship. The Hondius is a world-leader in its eco credentials and superb for its operating environment. Ever Read full review » A memorable trip by Nigel Redford This was dream trip of a lifetime. We are very please that we chose the Hondius. The hotel staff were superb , friendly and very helpful , the food was excellent and the facilities appropriate for an expedit Read full review » A Superb Antarctic Trip by Laura Hirst An outstanding trip which was everything we hoped for and more. The passionate Oceanwide Expedition leader who , with his team epitomised the spirit of expedition by ensuring, (whether permitting!) we landed Read full review » Amazing Antartica Adventure by Wendee Schavocky The Oceanwide Expeditions Basecamp Antartica Cruise was amazing on every level! I couldn’t have asked for a better Antarctica experience. The expeditions, lectures, meals and excursions were outstandin Read full review » Antarctic Circle and Peninsula by Colin Drake My wife and I have travelled extensively but this was the trip of a lifetime and unlike anywhere else we'd ever been, exceeding our expectations and leaving us wanting more. Our first Zodiac cruise set t Read full review » All reviews or Write a review Frequently Asked Questions What is the difference between an ice-strengthened ship and an icebreaker ship? An ice-strengthened ship is a ship made of steel. These ships are made to get through the ice at Antarctica and the Arctic. Nowadays, most of the ships that cruise to Antarctica and the Arctic are ice-strengthened ships. Ortelius and Plancius ar Read more » What kind of clothing should I take during my expedition cruise? This depends on your individual needs, but our advice is to take warm, windproof, waterproof clothes that you can easily add or remove in layers. Multiple layers of medium-warmth clothing provide more insulation than single heavier articles. This is Read more » Do I have to be really fit to join an expedition? You must be in good general health, and you should be able to walk several hours per day. The expedition is ship-based and physically not very demanding. Although we spend as much time as possible on shore, you are welcome to remain aboard the ship i Read more » How do I prepare for my expedition trip? Our trips can best be described as expedition-style cruises. The emphasis is on viewing wildlife, visiting interesting locations, and participating in activities. For example, we may go to places where there is a good chance of seeing penguins or pol Read more » How much time do we spend on shore? That is hard to say. It depends on the weather and constraints of time and distance. Depending on the voyage, you may spend several days aboard the ship, followed by a series of landings, each several hours long. On some cruises, you land two or thre Read more » Are life jackets provided during the cruises? Yes, we provide all passengers lightweight life jackets that inflate automatically on contact with the water. It is mandatory to wear these life jackets at all times while cruising in the Zodiac boats. Read more » Show all FAQ 21 photos of Oceanwide Expeditions in the gallery » About Oceanwide Expeditions Passionate Taking you closer to the heart of the polar regions has been our driving passion at Oceanwide Expeditions for over twenty years. Our knowledgeable cruise leaders, committed staff, and thoroughly outfitted vessels are our way of expressing what we care about most: making your cruise to the Arctic and Antarctic truly unforgettable. When you sail with us, you experience a part of the world that is unlike any other. Mountainous glaciers, snow-swept shores, whales and polar bears and vast colonies of penguins make up this world, and they are all part of the surreal ecosystem you can watch unfold before you on your future Oceanwide expedition. Adventurous Providing you a travel experience that inspires (and is inspired by) you, that’s what taking you closer to the heart of the polar regions means to us. We get you away from the vessel and into the action as fast as possible: up to two landings per day in the morning and afternoon, with a fleet of inflatable Zodiacs ready to shuttle you past the ice floes and onto the shore. We keep our programs flexible so that you get the most out of whatever surprises nature has in mind. When you sail with us, the cruise is just the tip of the iceberg. Pioneering So what exactly is beneath the tip of that iceberg? The pioneering spirit, which all travelers to the polar regions (regardless of age and background) have in common. Guiding our expeditions with passion, tapping into the desire for inspiration and beauty, and always taking you closer to the heart of the Arctic and Antarctic – at Oceanwide Expeditions, that is our promise to you. Show all polar cruises. 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