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Founding director of toucanmoon, Debra has many years’ experience in the travel industry and has held director-level positions in several high-profile international companies.

EXPEDITION CRUISING TO THE ‘POLAR SERENGETI’

Spring Voyages to South Georgia Feature Some of the Most Awe-Inspiring Wildlife Shows on Earth!

King penguins by the hundreds of thousands, albatross rookeries with more than 100,000 nesting birds, fur and elephant seals mating and pupping, covering the beaches in frenzied chaos, and a profusion of seabirds from albatross to giant petrels and skuas.  These are just some of the outstanding scenes to be encountered on South Georgia in the spring, when …

  • Posted: February 15, 2017
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Ongoing Market Demand Leads One Ocean Expeditions to Early Launch of 2018 Arctic Cruise Program

With interest in the Arctic at an all-time high and bookings for 2017 already surpassing expectations, specialist adventure cruise operator, One Ocean Expeditions (OOE), is launching its 2018 Arctic programme early to align with the increase in customer demand and growing market interest.

Particularly proud to be showcasing the Canadian Arctic to the world, the specialist tour operator features a comprehensive programme of circumpolar Arctic cruise itineraries in Canada, the Maritimes, …

  • Posted: February 9, 2017
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One Ocean Expeditions supports ambitious travelling art exhibit to inspire the world to discover the Canadian Arctic

Canadian polar cruise specialist, One Ocean Expeditions (OOE) is proud to partner with one of Canada’s Top 100 Living Explorers and artist/filmmaker/explorer, Cory Trépanier, in sponsoring his ambitious INTO THE ARCTIC Exhibition Tour.

Over a decade in the making, Trépanier’s INTO THE ARCTIC Exhibition showcases an unprecedented collection of 50 Arctic oil paintings and two documentary films from his four expeditions to the Far North. The exhibition premieres on 9 February 2017 …

  • Posted: February 7, 2017
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Heritage, Culture, History and People at the heart of a comprehensive ‘all Canadian’ experiential cruise program launch for Canada’s 150th Anniversary

London, 7 February 2017 – Canada’s 150th Anniversary draws travellers from around the world to discover Canada, with leading expedition cruise specialist, One Ocean Expeditions (OOE). OOE is committed to develop and operate quintessential Canadian cruise itineraries and programming to commemorate the confederation of Canada.

One Ocean Expeditions 2017 ‘Canada 150’ program launch is timely as the world’s appreciation for the nation is at an all-time high. “We are extremely proud …

  • Posted: February 7, 2017
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Spitsbergen Arctic Adventure Cruises Are Less Than A Day Away

London, 17 January 2017:  With flying times from the UK to the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard less than six hours away, and no long sea journeys involved, it is possible to experience the true majesty of the Arctic, just 500 miles from the North Pole, without having to travel to Canada, Alaska, Greenland or Russia.

Boasting stunning glaciers, spectacular fjords and scenic mountains, combined with a plethora of wildlife – including …

  • Posted: January 17, 2017
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Polar Hero’s final journey to the place he loved best of all

Nearly two years after Lt Col Henry Worsley died traversing Antarctica, his ashes will be taken to Grytviken, South Georgia, gateway to Antarctica, to be buried with his hero Sir Ernest Shackleton.  The 18-night voyage onboard the 96 passenger ice-strengthened vessel, One Ocean Navigator/Akademik Ioffe, will leave from Ushuaia, on the southern tip of Argentina, on the 30 November 2017 and will sail to South Georgia, via the Falkland Islands, …

  • Posted: January 16, 2017
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  • Posted: January 15, 2017
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Antarctic cruise specialist takes scientific education to a whole new level

London, 10 January 2017 – Canadian polar cruise specialist, One Ocean Expeditions, elevates the expedition cruise travel experience with an internationally acclaimed team of marine mammal experts conducting live scientific research on a voyage to the Antarctic Peninsula, 17-27 March 2017.

One Ocean Expeditions’ scientific team of cetacean experts includes world leading researcher, Dr. Ari S Friedlaender, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Fisheries & Wildlife Marine Mammal Institute at Oregon State University.  Dr. …

Give the gift of scientific education onboard One Ocean Expeditions’ Antarctic cruises

Canadian polar cruise specialist, One Ocean Expeditions (OOE), elevates the expedition cruise travel experience well beyond tourism by enhancing its programs with innovative scientific, educational and exploration opportunities in the Antarctic. OOE’s 2017 Antarctic season voyages have a strong emphasis on science and education and include an impressive roster of world leading marine biologists, scientists and experienced staff.

The ‘Antarctic Peninsula Adventure’ (Feb 15-25 and Feb 25-March 7, 2017) and ‘Marine Mammals of …

  • Posted: December 11, 2016
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One Ocean Expeditions Puts Education at the Heart of its Antarctic Cruises

The latest collaboration between expedition cruise operator One Ocean Expeditions (OOE) and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS) provides three reasons for polar travellers heading for Antarctica to look forward to crossing the infamous Drake Passage: education, education and education.

OOE and the RCGS have teamed up to provide the best polar education program in the business, presented by world-renowned experts in the fields of wildlife, history, geology, photography and conservation. This unique …

  • Posted: November 29, 2016
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