Small-group polar expeditions with expert guides, intimate ships, and lectures.

Oceanwide Expeditions is a Dutch cruise company organizing unique, small-group expedition cruises for the last 26 years to the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Their cruises make it possible for passengers to enjoy the scenery and nature above and underwater in unique areas which are almost only reachable by boat. On each expedition cruise, daily excursions in small groups are conducted where experienced tour leaders (most from a scientific background) explain the flora and fauna of the area, often illustrated by lectures on board the vessel. The size, capacity and capability of their ice-strengthened vessels are tailor made to these cruises and as the number of guests on board is limited from 20 to 116 passengers, Oceanwide offers a friendly, intimate atmosphere.

Destinations

Antarctica
Explore the magical scenery and remote and amazing places in Antarctica and the South & Mid Atlantic Islands. These are some of the last unspoiled regions of the world. Experience the most dramatic scenery and biggest variety of wildlife and see magnificent icebergs in the white continent. 

The Arctic 
The land of the midnight sun, of snow and ice and the land of the stunning Northe lights. The Arctic region is  blessed with stunning natural beauty including geysers and mud pools as well as magnificent glaciers and stunning waterfalls. Catch a glimpse of whales, or seals, or maybe glorious snow-covered mountains, or if you are lucky,  the elusive Northe Lights. 

Greenland 
A cruise in Greenland is a fantastic experience of nature and an adventure for the senses. Visit the kingdom of icebergs with barren but beautiful wildeess and colossal icebergs calved into the sea. Explore stunning fjords, lush meadows and witness a variety of animal life under the Midnight Sun. 

Spitsbergen 
Spitsbergen is the land of the polar bear. It is a Norwegian Arctic archipelago, and its  Norwegian name is Svalbard. Remote and mysterious, Spitsbergen is forged by ice, wind and sea.  It is the largest wildeess area  in Europe and has some of the finest scenery and wildlife experiences in the world.