Hotel Director of Ocean Atlantic, Oliver Sevilla, joins us on this episode of Ocean Waves Podcast for a behind-the-curtains visit to life onboard a vessel traversing the Polar Regions. From the sourcing of the food to provide fresh, sustainable, regional meals, to the clean initiative program that aims to minimize waste and promote a more environmentally-friendly way of traveling.

Originally from Canada, Yuri Choufour is a nature & travel photographer, who’s been fascinated with the natural world since early childhood.  Yuri travels for a large part of the year, teaching photography in the polar regions, and across North America. In this interview, he gives us advice on how to take the best shots during a polar adventure.

Expedition guide, photographer, kayak master and adventurer Slava Nikitin has many reasons to keep returning to the polar regions. He is an avid admirer of the history of explorers and expeditions, but also enjoys deeply the calmness and spellbinding environments that can only appreciated from the perspective of a Kayak.  Learn more at www.albatros-expeditions.com

On this episode of Ocean Waves Podcast, Samuel Gagnon, Expedition Leader, photographer, Zodiac mater, skateboarder and lecturer, shares with us what it's like to be the Expedition Leader onboard Ocean Atlantic, his favorite aspects of being a member of the Expedition team and why he enjoys the great unknown so much. Learn more at www.albatros-expeditions.com

On this episode of Ocean Waves Podcast, Nadine Smith, shop manager onboard Ocean Atlantic, talks to us about the power of transition, autonomy and adventure, what it's like to manage a shop in the middle of the ocean, seasonal trend forecasts and data management... and the most random products guests sometimes forget to pack.

Steve Traynor joined the Royal New Zealand Navy when he was  16 years old, and has spent most of his life on, in or around water, hence his nickname – Scuba Steve.  Steve is a PADI Master Instructor in recreational diving, a technical deep diving and gas blending instructor, a construction diver, commercial skipper, a first aid and oxygen provider instructor. He also holds an Advanced Trade Certificate, which he achieved while working for NZ's largest marine outfitter.  His accreditations include a title as Weapons & Electrical Mechanic, Royal NZ Navy, Boat Master, Royal NZ Coastguard, Skipper Restricted Limits, Maritime NZ, a Diploma in Recreational SCUBA Instruction, PADI Master Instructor and Certificate in Occupational Diving – Advanced Underwater Work to 50m. After training as a Ski Instructor, he became the Health & Safety Coordinator for one of NZ’s largest ski resorts and has lived in the stunning alpine village of Wanaka since 2002. For many years, Steve co-organized the annual ice diving event in New Zealand, where many divers go to gain the cold water experience required for Antarctica.    In 2012, Steve began planning and leading diving expeditions throughout the Pacific and Indian Ocean regions. An avid outdoorsman, naturalist and experienced Zodiac driver, Steve also lectures on a variety of topics, plus guides sustainable hunting, fishing and camping trips to remote locations. Professional videographers regularly rely on him to provide underwater footage for their productions. His exploits have been featured in adventure magazine articles, and his work has contributed to several blockbuster movies, television shows and commercials. 

Ursula grew up in Switzerland where she enjoyed the outdoors and developed a strong interest in nature, animals and conservation. She has an MSc in Marine Mammal Science, from the University of St. Antdrews, Scotland. Her focus became the little known but highly fascinating common minke whale. She's a lecturer and expedition guide for Albatros Expeditions. When at home she produces life-sized animals for schools and environmental education.

Armed with a pepper shaker and a heart as wide as the seas, Herman likes to find the perfect occasion to reward the guests of Ocean Atlantic with an exclusive experience: His songs. As part of the crew onboard, Herman spends most of his time at sea as the Head Waiter. On this episode, he shares with us what to expect in regards to foods and deserts during a voyage, and how him and his colleagues create unique environments and experiences for each guest.

From the latest news about Ocean Victory's inside features and its upcoming itineraries, to the new adventures being developed by sister company Albatros Adventure Marathons, Hans Lagerweij, president of Albatros International, joins the Ocean Wave Podcast and shares all the exciting developments of Albatros Expeditions.

On this episode of Ocean Waves Podcast we invited the founders of Greenland Trees to our Copenhagen headquarters for a conversation on their project, which aims to draw down atmospheric carbon, capturing atmospheric CO2 by planting trees in southern Greenland where trees thrive today.