Region: The Arctic

M/V Plancius

Polar expedition ship – part of the Oceanwide Expeditions Fleet – built for adventure in the Arctic and Antarctic.

M/V Hondius

A state-of-the-art polar expedition ship – part of the Oceanwide Expeditions fleet – purpose-built for immersive exploration in the polar regions.

Svalbard

Located halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole, the Svalbard Archipelago is the main focus of our Arctic wildlife cruises. These small-ship expedition voyages run from May to September and explore remote fjords, icy coastlines, and rugged tundra. One of the standout itineraries includes the circumnavigation of Spitsbergen, Svalbard’s largest island, which offers excellent … Continued

National Geographic Resolution

A state-of-the-art expedition ship designed for ultimate comfort and exploration, offering breathtaking journeys through the world’s most remote polar regions.

Svalbard: Realm of the Polar Bear

Embark on an unforgettable Arctic adventure with our Svalbard: Realm of the Polar Bear cruise, a journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the Svalbard archipelago. This exclusive cruise takes you on a complete circumnavigation of the island of Spitsbergen, where towering glaciers, dramatic fjords, and vast tundra set the stage for incredible wildlife encounters. As … Continued

M/V Ortelius

The M/V Ortelius is a robust expedition vessel built for navigating polar ice and offering unforgettable journeys to the Arctic and Antarctic.

The Arctic

In contrast with its polar opposite, the Arctic is not a continent: it consists of shifting, seasonal ice sheets around the north pole itself and, within the Arctic Circle, parts of Canada, Alaska (USA), Russia, Greenland (Denmark), Norway, Sweden and Finland. Very few people live within the Arctic Circle but it is home to an … Continued