Cruise news (OceanwideExpeditions-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
MV Ortelius advances polar cruise record in the Weddell Sea
In early February 2026, the ice-strengthened expedition vessel Ortelius established a new benchmark for the southernmost latitude attained by a non...
February 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Oceanwide Expeditions opens 2025–2026 Antarctic season
Oceanwide Expeditions commenced its 2025–2026 Antarctic expedition cruise season on October 22nd, 2025, departing from Puerto Madryn, Argentina...
October 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Oceanwide Expeditions' ship Ortelius underwent technical upgrades
The polar cruise company and travel brand Oceanwide Expeditions has completed two major technical projects aboard MV Ortelius aimed at improving...
October 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Dubai to host Middle East’s inaugural Polar Expedition Forum
Dubai is slated to host the region’s first business-to-business forum dedicated entirely to polar expedition cruises on September 11th, 2025...
August 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Oceanwide Expeditions triumphs in Weddell Sea despite challenging ice conditions
The expedition vessel mv Ortelius has successfully navigated the challenging waters of the Weddell Sea, enabling tourists to visit the emperor...
November 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MV Ortelius is first Antarctic expedition cruise ship (season 2024-2025) to enter Weddell Sea
Oceanwide Expeditions/fleet achieved a significant milestone for Antarctica 2024-2025 season, with its ice-strengthened cruise ship mv Ortelius...
November 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Oceanwide Expeditions introduces free onboard internet for Antarctic 2024-2025 season
Oceanwide Expeditions/fleet, a leading operator in the polar expedition cruise industry for 30+ years, has announced the introduction of...
October 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Oceanwide Expeditions unveils partnership with the PTGA (Polar Tourism Guides Association)
Oceanwide Expeditions (fleet) and PTGA (Polar Tourism Guiding Association) announced that the company is now an Accredited Provider for PTGA. This...
April 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Oceanwide Expeditions offers discounted Arctic cruises with Zurich-to-Longyearbyen flight & hikes...
Oceanwide Expeditions (fleet) announced discounted Arctic voyages with Zurich-to-Longyearbyen flight & hikes included. Two Arctic cruises in...
July 6, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Oceanwide Expeditions opens Antarctica 2023-2024 program for bookings
Dutch polar tour operator Oceanwide Expeditions opened its Antarctica 2023-2024 program for bookings, including some of its most ambitious...
March 14, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Oceanwide Expeditions' MV Plancius is the first cruise ship to visit the Falkland Islands
Oceanwide Expeditions' ship MV Plancius is expected to become the first cruiser to visit the Falkland Islands since their reopening to tourism. The...
December 9, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Oceanwide Expeditions is finally sailing back to Antarctica with MV Plancius and MV Hondius
The borders of Argentina will open on Monday, November 1, marking the first time Oceanwide Expeditions has been able to restart expedition voyages in...
October 31, 2021 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Oceanwide Expeditions' ship Janssonius launched at Brodosplit Croatia
On Thursday, March 11, Dutch polar travel company Oceanwide Expeditions celebrated the ship launch of its newest Polar Class 6 ship, MV Janssonius...
March 12, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Bolster Investment Partners acquires 25% stake in Oceanwide Expeditions
Bolster Investment Partners acquired a minority stake of 25% in the market-leading specialist in expedition cruises to the Arctic and Antarctica...
December 17, 2020 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Oceanwide Expeditions presents “The Expedition Guide”
The new video series of the small-ship company Oceanwide Expeditions - “The Expedition Guide”, addresses essential topics of polar...
September 3, 2020