Tourism and science unite. Scientific whale research reaches new heights during Antarctic expedition cruise.

Collaboration between Polar Expedition Cruise specialist – One Ocean Expeditions (OOE) – and acclaimed marine mammal biologists and scientists leads to significant information on Antarctic whale behaviour that can help to protect fragile polar ecosystems.

Australian and US scientists, including Dr. Ari Friedlaender OOE’s leading marine mammal biologist on Antarctic whale scientific research, were recently conducting field-work off the Antarctic Peninsula. With drone technology the team of experts were able to …

Cruise and Play Canada’s East Coast Top Golf Courses

Two top travel trends are incorporated into One Ocean Expeditions’ (OOE) new Canada’s East Coast Golf Expedition ‘Fiddles & Sticks’ in July 2018. This innovative voyage promises to deliver the ultimate golf and expedition cruise experience for adventure enthusiasts, golfers and non-golfers alike.

Expedition cruising has seen an increase in popularity as more travellers are looking to combine activities with the experience of being immersed in a destination. It is becoming …

The South Pacific is Calling as Aranui Releases 2018 French Polynesia Cruise Schedule

Aranui 5, the passenger-cum-cargo ship which departs every three weeks from Papeete in Tahiti to visit the Tuamotu Archipelago, Bora Bora in the Society Islands, and the world’s most remote archipelago, the Marquesas, has released details of its Polynesian cruise programme for 2018.

Dubbed ‘the freighter to paradise’ the ship is a lifeline to the inhabitants of these exotic locations, transporting everything from dried coconut meat and citrus fruit, to brake …

Leading Wildlife Film Makers Share Their Knowledge on One Ocean Expeditions Cruises

London, 28 February 2017:  Award-winning wildlife film makers, Karen Bass and Neil Nightingale, will be joining One Ocean Expeditions (OOE) on three of its forthcoming small ship adventure cruises, to offer expert advice and personalised workshops for passengers wishing to create or enhance their holiday videos.

Karen, who has travelled the world for over 30 years, producing and directing films and television series for both the BBC and National Geographic, will …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …