Oceanwide Expeditions
Oceanwide Expeditions are pioneers of ship-based expeditions, inventors of Basecamp Antarctica, and one of the first companies to take travelers to the remote Arctic island of Spitsbergen. With our own fleet of ice-strengthened vessels, we get you deep into the heart of this otherworldly environment so it can get deep into yours.
m/v Hondius
Hondius will be the first ship to class "LR PC6" which meets the latest and most stringent requirements of Lloyd's Register for "Polar Class 6" ships, the highest Polar Class notation for ice-strengthened ships. The ship will also fully comply with the mandatory requirements of the Polar Code, by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the safe operation of ships and protection of the polar environment. Hondius the strongest ice-strengthened vessel will be in the polar regions and will be equipped with stabilizers, and great trips for advanced, innovative exploratory quality in the Arctic and Antarctic regions.
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Hondius offers high-quality accommodation for 174 passengers in one spacious suite (35 square meters, 377 square feet), six grand suites with balconies (27 square meters, 291 square feet), eight junior suites (19 to 20 square meters, 205 to 215 square feet), eight superior cabins (20 to 21 square meters, 215 to 226 square feet), 11 twin deluxe cabins, (19 to 21 square meters, 205 to 226 square feet), 14 twin window cabins (12 to 14 square meters, 129 to 151 square feet) as well as 28 twin porthole cabins, two triple porthole cabins, and four quadruple porthole cabins that vary in size from 12 to 18 square meters, or 129 to 194 square feet.
The passenger capacity certificate for Hondius is 196 persons. One deck consists of a large observation lounge and separate lecture room, which are reserved for a wide variety of interactive workshops, exhibitions, and performances particular to Hondius. Though elegantly designed in stylish mid-century modern décor, this vessel holds true to Oceanwide’s distinctive cozy and informal atmosphere.
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FALKLAND ISLANDS - SOUTH GEORGIA - ANTARCTICA
170 guests | Hondius
19-day Expedition
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DEPARTURE
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Dec 17, 2023 - Jan 04, 2024 Dec 17, 2023 - Jan 04, 2024 | | |
Jan 04, 2024 - Jan 22, 2024 Jan 04, 2024 - Jan 22, 2024 | | |
Feb 01, 2024 - Feb 20, 2024 Feb 01, 2024 - Feb 20, 2024 | | |
AROUND SPITSBERGEN - IN THE REALM OF POLAR BEAR AND ICE
170 guests | Hondius
10-day Expedition
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DEPARTURE
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Jun 24, 2024 - Jul 03, 2024 Jun 24, 2024 - Jul 03, 2024 | | |
Jul 03, 2024 - Jul 12, 2024 Jul 03, 2024 - Jul 12, 2024 | | |
Jul 12, 2024 - Jul 21, 2024 Jul 12, 2024 - Jul 21, 2024 | | |
Jul 21, 2024 - Jul 30, 2024 Jul 21, 2024 - Jul 30, 2024 | | |
Jul 30, 2024 - Aug 08, 2024 Jul 30, 2024 - Aug 08, 2024 | | |
ANTARCTICA BASECAMP - FREE CAMPING, KAYAKING, SNOWSHOE/HIKING, MOUNTAINEERING, PHOTO WORKSHOP
170 guests | Hondius
13-day Expedition
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DEPARTURE
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Nov 23, 2024 - Dec 05, 2024 Nov 23, 2024 - Dec 05, 2024 | | |
Dec 05, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024 Dec 05, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024 | | |
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m/v Ortelius
m/v Ortelius was built in Gdynia, Poland in 1989. It is classed by Lloyd’s Register in London and flies the Cyprus flag. Ortelius was a Dutch / Flemish cartographer. Abraham Ortelius (1527 – 1598) published the first modern world atlas, theTheatrum Orbis Terrarum or Theatre of the World in 1570. At that time, the atlas was the most expensive book ever printed. Ortelius offers a comfortable hotel standard, with a u-shaped, a bar and a lecture room. Our voyages are primarily developed to offer our passengers a quality exploratory wildlife program, trying to spend as much time ashore as possible. As the number of passengers is limited to approximately 116 on the “Ortelius”, flexibility assures maximum wildlife opportunities. Ortelius carries 10 zodiacs. The zodiac engines are 60hp Yamaha.
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- 4 quadruple cabins with bunk beds (these can also be used
as triple or twin cabins)
- 2 triple porthole cabins with bunk beds (these can also be
used as quads or twin cabins)
- 27 twin porthole cabin with 2 single lower berths
- 12 twin cabins with windows and 2 single lower berths
- 2 twin deluxe cabins with windows and 2 single lower berths
- 6 superior cabins with double beds. All cabins are spacious
outside cabins with a minimum of two portholes or windows per cabin and
all cabins have private shower and toilet. The vessel has the highest
ice-class notation (UL1 equivalent to 1A) and is therefore very
suitable to navigate in solid one-year sea ice and loose multi-year
pack ice. “Ortelius” is a great expedition vessel
for 116 passengers with lots of open-deck spaces. The vessel is manned
by 22 highly experienced international nautical crew, 19 international
hotel crew, 8 expedition staff (1 expedition leader, 1 assistant
expedition leader and 6 guides/lecturers), and 1 doctor.
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ANTARCTICA DISCOVERY AND LEARNING VOYAGE
108 guests | Ortelius
11-day Expedition
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DEPARTURE
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Jan 05, 2024 - Jan 15, 2024 Jan 05, 2024 - Jan 15, 2024 | | |
Nov 30, 2024 - Dec 10, 2024 Nov 30, 2024 - Dec 10, 2024 | | |
Jan 22, 2025 - Feb 01, 2025 Jan 22, 2025 - Feb 01, 2025 | | |
Feb 01, 2025 - Feb 11, 2025 Feb 01, 2025 - Feb 11, 2025 | | |
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA BASECAMP
108 guests | Ortelius
13-day Expedition
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DEPARTURE
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Mar 04, 2024 - Mar 16, 2024 Mar 04, 2024 - Mar 16, 2024 | | |
Dec 29, 2024 - Jan 10, 2025 Dec 29, 2024 - Jan 10, 2025 | | |
Jan 10, 2025 - Jan 22, 2025 Jan 10, 2025 - Jan 22, 2025 | | |
AROUND SPITSBERGEN
108 guests | Ortelius
10-day Expedition
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DEPARTURE
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Jul 10, 2024 - Jul 19, 2024 Jul 10, 2024 - Jul 19, 2024 | | |
Jul 19, 2024 - Jul 28, 2024 Jul 19, 2024 - Jul 28, 2024 | | |
Jul 28, 2024 - Aug 06, 2024 Jul 28, 2024 - Aug 06, 2024 | | |
TRIPLE & QUAD PORTHOLE
FEATURES
- MAX Capacity: 4
- Window: Yes
- 1 porthole
- 2 upper & lower berths
- Private shower & toilet
- Desk & chair
- Hair dryer
- Ample storage space
- This cabin is suitable for families traveling with children, or passengers who do not require a twin or more luxurious cabin
Located on Deck 3.
TWIN PORTHOLE DECK 3
FEATURES
- MAX Capacity: 2
- Window: Yes - 2 Portholes
- 2 lower berths
- Private shower & toilet
- Desk & chair
- Hair dryer
- Ample storage space
Located on Deck 3.
TWIN PORTHOLE DECK 4
FEATURES
- MAX Capacity: 2
- Window: Yes - 2 Porthole
- 2 lower berths
- Private shower & toilet
- Desk & chair
- Hair dryer
- Ample storage space
Located on Deck 4.
TWIN WINDOW
FEATURES
- MAX Capacity: 2
- Window: TWO
- 2 windows 2 lower berths
- Private shower & toilet
- Desk & chair
- Small Sofa
- Hair dryer
- Ample storage space
Located on Deck 5.
TWIN DELUXE
FEATURES
- MAX Capacity: 2
- Window:3
- 2 Lower Berths
- Private shower & toilet
- Desk & chair
- Small Sofa
- Flatscreen TV
- Refrigerator, Coffee and Tea Maker
- Hair dryer
- Ample storage space
Located on Deck 5.
SUPERIOR
FEATURES
- MAX Capacity: 2
- Window: TWO
- 1 Double bed, 1 Sofa bed
- Private shower & toilet
- Desk & chair
- Flatscreen TV
- Refrigerator, Coffee and Tea Maker
- Hair dryer
- Ample storage space
Located on Deck 5.
Facilities and Amenities
- Comfortable and nicely decorated, but not luxurious. It’s made for explorers
- Spacious yet small ship character, comfort & style and modern technology
- Base camp for active, adventure and wildlife minded modern explorers
- Small ship operation: 116 passengers in 53 passenger cabins with private toilet and shower
- 4 quadruple cabins with bunk beds (these can also be used as triple or twin cabins)
- 2 triple porthole cabins with bunk beds (these can also be used as quads or twin cabins)
- 27 twin porthole cabin with 2 single lower berths • 12 twin cabins with windows and 2 single lower berths
- 2 twin deluxe cabins with windows and 2 single lower berths
- 6 superior cabins with double beds. All cabins are spacious outside cabins with a minimum of two portholes or windows per cabin and all cabins have private shower and toilet
- Restaurant/lecture room (deck 3) and a spacious observation lounge (with bar, deck 4) with large windows offer full panorama view
- Large open deck spaces (with full walk-around possibilities on deck 4), giving excellent opportunities to enjoy the scenery and wildlife
"M/V Ortelius” offers a restaurant/lecture room on deck 3 and a spacious observation lounge (with bar) on deck 4 & 6 with large windows, offering full panorama view. She has large open deck spaces (with full walk-around possibilities on deck 4), giving excellent opportunities to enjoy the scenery and wildlife.
”Ortelius” offers a comfortable hotel standard, with two restaurants, a bar/lecture room. Our voyages are primarily developed to offer our passengers a quality exploratory wildlife program, trying to spend as much time ashore as possible. As the number of passengers is limited to approximately 116 on the “Ortelius”, flexibility assures maximum wildlife opportunities
“Ortelius” is a great expedition vessel for 116 passengers with lots of open-deck spaces. The vessel is manned by 22 highly experienced international nautical crew, 19 international hotel crew, 8 expedition staff (1 expedition leader, 1 assistant expedition leader and 6 guides/lecturers), and 1 doctor
DINNING ROOM
BRIDGE
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m/v Plancius
"M/V Plancius” was built in 1976 as an oceanographic research vessel for the Royal Dutch Navy and was named “Hr. Ms. Tydeman”. The ship sailed for the Dutch Navy until June 2004 and was eventually purchased by Oceanwide Expeditions. The vessel was completely rebuilt as a 116-passenger vessel in 2009 and complies with the latest SOLAS-regulations (Safety Of Life At Sea). M/v “Plancius” is classed by Lloyd’s Register and flies the Dutch flag. M/V Plancius accommodates 116 passengers in 53 passenger cabins with private toilet and shower in 4 quadruple porthole cabins, 2 triple porthole cabins, 9 twin porthole cabins, 26 twin cabins with window and 2 twin deluxe cabins, all (ca. 12,5 square meters) and 10 twin superior cabins (ca. 21 square meters). All cabins offer lower berths (one queen-size bed in the superior cabins and two single beds in the twin cabins), except for the 4 quadruple cabins (for 4 persons in 2x upper and lower beds), and 2 triple cabins (1 bunk bed plus 1 lower bed).
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The vessel offers a restaurant/lecture room on deck 3 and a spacious observation lounge (with bar) on deck 5 with large windows, offering full panorama view. M/v “Plancius” has large open deck spaces (with full walk-around possibilities on deck 4), giving excellent opportunities to enjoy the scenery and wildlife. She is furthermore equipped with 10 Mark V zodiacs, including 40 HP 4-stroke outboard engines and 2 gangways on the starboard side, guaranteeing a swift zodiac operation. M/v “Plancius” is comfortable and nicely decorated, but is not a luxury vessel. Our voyages in the Arctic and Antarctic regions are primarily defined by an exploratory educational travel programme, spending as much time ashore as possible.
Plancius fully meets our demands to achieve this. The vessel is equipped with a diesel-electric propulsion system which reduces the noise and vibration of the vessel considerably. The 3 diesel engines generate 1.230 horse-power each, giving the vessel a speed of 10 - 12 knots. The vessel is ice-strengthened and was specially built for oceanographic voyages. M/v “Plancius” is manned by an international crew of 37 (18 nautical crew and 19 hotel crew), 8 expedition staff (1 expedition leader, 1 assistant expedition leader and 6 guides/lecturers), and 1 doctor.
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ANTARCTICA - BASECAMP
108 guests | Plancius
13-day Expedition
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DEPARTURE
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Dec 11, 2023 - Dec 23, 2023 Dec 11, 2023 - Dec 23, 2023 | | |
Dec 23, 2023 - Jan 04, 2024 Dec 23, 2023 - Jan 04, 2024 | | |
Jan 04, 2024 - Jan 16, 2024 Jan 04, 2024 - Jan 16, 2024 | | |
Feb 13, 2024 - Feb 25, 2024 Feb 13, 2024 - Feb 25, 2024 | | |
Dec 25, 2024 - Jan 06, 2025 Dec 25, 2024 - Jan 06, 2025 | | |
Feb 13, 2025 - Feb 25, 2025 Feb 13, 2025 - Feb 25, 2025 | | |
Feb 25, 2025 - Mar 09, 2025 Feb 25, 2025 - Mar 09, 2025 | | |
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
108 guests | Plancius
11-day Expedition
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DEPARTURE
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Feb 03, 2024 - Feb 13, 2024 Feb 03, 2024 - Feb 13, 2024 | | |
Jan 06, 2025 - Jan 16, 2025 Jan 06, 2025 - Jan 16, 2025 | | |
Mar 03, 2025 - Mar 13, 2025 Mar 03, 2025 - Mar 13, 2025 | | |
ANTARCTICA - POLAR CIRCLE
108 guests | Plancius
12-day Expedition
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DEPARTURE
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Feb 25, 2024 - Mar 07, 2024 Feb 25, 2024 - Mar 07, 2024 | | |
Mar 21, 2024 - Apr 01, 2024 Mar 21, 2024 - Apr 01, 2024 | | |
Mar 23, 2025 - Apr 03, 2025 Mar 23, 2025 - Apr 03, 2025 | | |
IN SEARCH OF POLAR BEARS AND PACK ICE
108 guests | Plancius
8-day Expedition
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DEPARTURE
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Jun 06, 2024 - Jun 13, 2024 Jun 06, 2024 - Jun 13, 2024 | | |
Jun 13, 2024 - Jun 20, 2024 Jun 13, 2024 - Jun 20, 2024 | | |
Jun 27, 2024 - Jul 04, 2024 Jun 27, 2024 - Jul 04, 2024 | | |
IN THE REALM OF POLAR BEAR AND ICE
108 guests | Plancius
10-day Expedition
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DEPARTURE
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Jul 04, 2024 - Jul 13, 2024 Jul 04, 2024 - Jul 13, 2024 | | |
Jul 13, 2024 - Jul 22, 2024 Jul 13, 2024 - Jul 22, 2024 | | |
Jul 22, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024 Jul 22, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024 | | |
Jul 31, 2024 - Aug 09, 2024 Jul 31, 2024 - Aug 09, 2024 | | |
TRIPLE & QUAD PORTHOLE
FEATURES
- MAX Capacity: 4
- Window: Yes
- 1 porthole
- 2 upper & lower berths
- Private shower & toilet
- Desk & chair
- Flatscreen TV
- Telephone and Internet connection
- Hair dryer
- Ample storage space
- This cabin is suitable for families traveling with children, or passengers who do not require a twin or more luxurious cabin
- Wifi available (fees apply)
Located on Deck 3.
TWIN PORTHOLE
FEATURES
- MAX Capacity: 2
- Window: Yes
- 1 porthole 2 lower berths
- Private shower & toilet
- Desk & chair
- Flatscreen TV
- Telephone and Internet connection
- Hair dryer
- Ample storage space
Located on Deck 3.
TWIN WINDOW
FEATURES
- MAX Capacity: 2
- Window: Yes
- 1 window 2 lower berths
- Private shower & toilet
- Desk & chair Flatscreen
- TV Telephone and Internet connection
- Hair dryer
- Ample storage space
Located on Deck 4.
TWIN DELUXE
FEATURES
- MAX Capacity: 2
- Window: TWO
- 2 windows 2 lower berths
- Private shower & toilet
- Desk & chair
- Flatscreen TV
- Telephone and Internet connection
- Hair dryer
- Ample storage space
- These cabins are corner cabins and are slightly more spacious than the normal twin porthole/window cabins
Located on Deck 4.
SUPERIOR
FEATURES
- MAX Capacity: 2
- Window: TWO
- 2 windows 1 Double bed 1 Sofa bed
- Private shower & toilet
- Desk & chair
- Flatscreen TV
- Telephone and Internet connection
- Refrigerator Coffee and Tea Maker
- Hair dryer
- Ample storage space
Located on Deck 4.
Facilities and Amenities
- Comfortable and nicely decorated, but not luxurious. It’s made for explorers
- Spacious yet small ship character, comfort & style and modern technology
- Base camp for active, adventure and wildlife minded modern explorers
- Small ship operation: 116 passengers in 53 passenger cabins with private toilet and shower
- 4 quadruple porthole cabins, 2 triple porthole cabins, 9 twin porthole cabins, 26 twin cabins with window and 2 twin deluxe cabins, all (ca. 15 m2), 10 superior cabins ca. 21 m2)
- Restaurant/lecture room (deck 3) and a spacious observation lounge (with bar, deck 5) with large windows offer full panorama view
- Large open deck spaces (with full walk-around possibilities on deck 4), giving excellent opportunities to enjoy the scenery and wildlife
- Equipped with 10 Mark V inflatable zodiacs, including 40 HP 4-stroke outboard engines
- 2 gangways on starboard side, that guarantees a swift zodiac operation
M/V Plancius – the “base camp” for our activity programme
Oceanwide Expeditions offers an exploratory educational travel programme in the polar regions spending as much time ashore as possible. Special interest activities are available for everyone: Kayaking, Hiking, Snowshoeing, Field Camping, Ski Trekking and Zodiac Cruising. Plancius is equipped with all specialist gear needed to enjoy the outdoor activities: Tents, Sleeping bags, Snowshoes, Kayaks, Rubber boots with grip sole, Outdoor jackets Etc
"M/V Plancius” offers a restaurant/lecture room on deck 3 and a spacious observation lounge (with bar) on deck 5 with large windows, offering full panorama view. She has large open deck spaces (with full walk-around possibilities on deck 3), giving excellent opportunities to enjoy the scenery and wildlife. She is furthermore equipped with 10 Mark V zodiacs, including 40 HP 4-stroke outboard engines and 2 gangways on the starboard side, guaranteeing a swift zodiac operation
Plancius' diesel-electric propulsion system reduces the noise and vibration of the engines considerably. The 3 diesel engines generate 1.230 horse-power each, giving the vessel a speed of 10 - 12 knots. The vessel is ice-strengthened and was specially built for oceanographic voyages
Plancius is manned by 17 nautical crew, 19 hotel staff (6 chefs, 1 hotel manager, 1 steward-barman and 11 stewards / cabin cleaners), 8 expedition staff (1 expedition leader and 7 guides-lecturers) and 1 doctor
LIBRARY
DINING ROOM
BRIDGE
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