Who we are
Oceanwide Sail Expeditions Inc. specialises in helicopter supported polar expeditions.
Today, we continue to expand our role as a provisional IAATO tour operator, providing helicopter-supported voyages aboard m/v Ortelius in some of the world’s most remote polar regions.
What we do
- Oceanwide Sail Expeditions Inc. offers polar expedition cruising with helicopter support.
- Our helicopter operations are focused on Antarctica, where helicopters provide access to remote locations.
- By integrating helicopter operations with expedition vessels, we enable access to locations that are otherwise difficult or impossible to reach.
- All operations are conducted in accordance with strict safety procedures and environmental guidelines, ensuring responsible exploration of polar regions.
Fly to some of Antarctica’s most remote sites via helicopter
Where you cannot sail, sometimes you must fly. On our Ortelius voyages, we use helicopters to reach areas we cannot visit by vessel. This makes your polar exploration even more exhilarating, allowing you to set foot in areas often impossible to reach any other way. Below is a summary of our helicopter operations. We will provide you a detailed manual on our helicopter operations only after you are booked on an applicable voyage.
Discover MoreYour journey is our passion
Our friendly international staff will ensure your voyage is as comfortable as it is informative. Let us share our enthusiasm not only off the ship but on it, engaging you with presentations that illuminate everything from polar science to local history.
An expedition apart
It is our goal to take you off the ship and into the action as often as possible. Our sea routes are short and direct, allowing for maximum shore time, and our activities are designed to accommodate a wide range of experience and fitness levels.
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But it isn’t just the landscape you will experience, it’s also the immense and indelible world of wildlife that calls the Antarctic landscape home. Allow us to acquaint you with the real polar survivalists that make these far-flung regions truly come alive.
All you can see, hear, and do
Kayaking, snowshoeing, mountaineering, camping, scuba diving, and much more – our activities are as exciting as they are numerous. Our fleet of Zodiacs will shuttle you to and from all outings with utmost speed and safety.
Higher impact for you, lower impact for nature
It is our duty and pleasure to protect the environment we love so well. Oceanwide Sail Expeditions Inc. is a provisional IAATO operator.
Take the first step into your next adventure
It all comes down to what you want your personal polar story to be. It’s your voyage, you decide the details: Simply check our itineraries or get in touch with any questions you might have. We are always here, and we’re always happy to help.