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Travel ArrangementsZeeland, Netherlands201-500 Employees
Oceanwide Expeditions operates polar expedition cruises to Antarctica and the Arctic, prioritizing intimate, hands-on experiences aboard small, flexible vessels. Its itineraries span Svalbard, Greenland, the Antarctic Peninsula, the Weddell Sea, and the sub-Antarctic, with expedition guides covering topics such as glaciology, marine biology, polar history, and oceanography. The company owns and operates its fleet, including m/v Hondius, m/v Ortelius, m/v Plancius, and s/v Rembrandt van Rijn, which affords it operational flexibility. Based in Vlissingen, Zeeland, Netherlands, Oceanwide Expeditions is a veteran operator in the travel arrangements industry, with more than 30 years in polar exploration. Its customers are travelers seeking immersive polar journeys and closer encounters with extreme environments, supported by an experienced expedition team. In March 2026 the company partnered with the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust to complete conservation and survey work at historic Antarctic sites Base Y on Horseshoe Island and Base E on Stonington Island, reflecting its engagement with polar heritage.