Oceanwide Expeditions is one of the leaders in small ship expedition travel in the North and South Polar Regions. Through the eyes of Oceanwide, the ships set the grand stage where the animals and scenery are actors in the dramatic icy world. Since 1996, it has been offering exploratory tours with cruise passengers on chartered ice-strengthened vessels. Additionally, the company has built its own vessel, complying with the latest safety regulations and technology to expand its venture. The MV Plancius is the newest ship afloat to set new standards of safety, space, style and comfort for the Arctic and Antarctic expeditions. Such extensive service and care for passengers allowed the cruise line to earn the World Travel Award 2009 in the category World's Leading Polar Expedition Operator. The company also emphasizes in social responsibility, thus, supporting the reduction of fuel consumption per passenger, and minimize waste production and implementing the use of eco-friendly materials and products.

Features

• More than 25 years of experience in polar expedition voyages
• Spacious yet small-ship character
• Number of guests ranges from 20 to 114
• Rooms with oceanview
• High guest/crew ratio to ensure every person gets the best service
• Experienced guides dedicated to provide educational lectures and hands-on outings
• Offers the most wide array expedition program – Overnight field camping in Antarctica, scuba diving, kayaking in the Arctic circle and more
• Maximum time ashore if possible – hiking, climbing and learning in small groups
• All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea

Itineraries

Oceanwide Expeditions specializes in ship-based expeditions to the Northern and Southern latitudes. Arctic journeys open between May and September, many of which includes off-the-beaten-track Scottish Islands, Spitsbergen and Lofoten. From November to March, the ships travel to the ports of South Atlantic and Antarctica. Besides these itineraries, there are trips to remote North and mid-Atlantic islands. Hearing Oceanwide’s destinations you will become increasingly fascinated by the snow-capped beauty and wilderness, the places with so much true drama, wildlife and history that can only be experienced on Earth.