Expedition Voyages

At Oceans Worldwide, we're proudly dedicated to discovery cruises and small-ship expedition voyages in Antarctica, the Arctic, Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Whether you choose an expedition ship or an icebreaker, your vessel will provide the perfect base to venture into the world's wildest areas. It will move you quickly from bay to island to ice-choked channel, and provide a comfortable homecoming at the end of a day's exploring. Whatever your taste, we're confident that in our selection of voyages you'll find a blend of experiences and activities, both on and off the water, just to your liking.

Our expedition voyages to the Antarctic and Arctic focus on wildlife, wilderness and discovery. We offer smaller ships, so you can get closer to nature in safety and comfort, to explore Antarctica's towering icebergs and huge penguin colonies, and the breathtaking landscapes of the Arctic.

Antarctica - Iceberg Antarctic Dream Penguins in Antarctica Polar Bear, Spitsbergen Antarctica, by Chris Osborn Humpback Whale

Is it a cruise or a voyage?

Akademic Shokalski Actually it's a bit of both. The impression that the word 'cruise' generally conjures up is one of a gigantic ship with hundreds of passengers sitting around a pool in the sun reading a book, being waited on hand and foot, or being disgorged into a foreign port! A voyage on the other hand suggests a certain amount of hardship in order to get anywhere or do anything - like Christopher Columbus's voyage to discover America!

Oceans Worldwide cruising is different. You'll be on a small vessel that generally accommodates between 50 and 130 passengers (but sometimes even smaller), and is specially adapted for the conditions encountered. During the trip there will be a full programme of illustrated talks on a wide range of topics, presented by the on board team of experts and guides who will play a major role in making your expedition voyage a special one.

Polar Voyages

You can cruise the Antarctic Peninsula on the Polar Star - a 100-passenger vessel specially refurbished for expedition cruising or take a unique trip around Spitsbergen on a traditional sailing vessel, the Noorderlicht - just some of the fantastic experiences on offer.

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Summer in the northern hemisphere sees the start of voyages to the Arctic regions. The Arctic consists of the Arctic Ocean, bordered by the northern parts of the mainland of North America and Eurasia. This is a land of seasonal hibernation, and these fascinating journeys explore wild regions where the only inhabitants are often the creatures which have adapted to the extreme conditions.

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The Antarctic voyages of the austral summer echo the journeys of the great explorers. Follow in the footsteps of Shackleton, Scott and others as you view some of the world's most exciting wildlife. Vast colonies of penguins, seals and seabirds live unlike anywhere else against a vast backdrop of white wilderness with soaring glaciers, cliffs and icebergs.

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