OCEANWIDE EXPEDITIONS

The historic MV Plancius was built in 1976 as an oceanographic research vessel and in 2009 was completely rebuilt as a polar explorer ship. The ship accommodates 108 passengers, across 50 cabins and boasts large open deck spaces, a fleet of Mark V zodiacs and a team of expert expedition staff to accompany each voyage.

The ice-strengthened MV Ortelius is fortified for Arctic and Antarctica exploration. This 108-passenger vessel originally served as a special-purpose vessel for the Russian Academy of Science. Ortelius' design means it is the ideal vessel for exploring the polar regions.

The vessel was built early last century and was rebuilt as a three-mast passenger sailing schooner and sailed to places like in Spitsbergen (1994 – 1996) and in Galápagos (1998 – 2001). After that, it underwent a complete rebuilding and refurbishment program until 2011 as well the communication and navigation equipment renewed according to the latest SOLAS regulations.

The ship is well suited for sailing around Spitsbergen and the Norwegian coast. Built in 1910 and renovated 1991 by its present owners, the S/V Noorderlicht will take you to unforgettable experiences and reveal your inner explorer.

The M/V Hondius is the first Polar Class 6 vessel, making it perfectly optimised for exploration of the polar regions. Accomodating 170 passengers, in a total of 80 cabins, its Oceanwide's newest vessel, exceeding all of the latest green requirements of the Polar Code.

The M/V Janssonius from Oceanwide Expeditions meets the latest and highest standards for ice-strengthened cruise ships. Janssonius represents the most flexible, advanced, innovative touring vessel in the polar regions, thoroughly optimized for exploratory voyages that provide you with the utmost first-hand contact with the Arctic and Antarctica.