Pioneers in ship-based expeditions, inventors of Basecamp Antarctica, and the first company to bring travelers to the remote Arctic island Svalbard. With our fleet of ice-strengthened vessels, we bring you to the heart of this unparalleled environment, so that it can touch you deeply. Our goal is to get you ashore as often as possible. Our routes are short and direct, maximizing the time spent ashore. Our activities are designed in such a way that you can participate – regardless of your experience or fitness level.
Explicitly Forbidden Types of Websites/Pages
The following types of websites/pages are explicitly not allowed for this campaign:
• Cashback sites
• Discount code sites / voucher sites
• Money-making pages
• Pages loaded in an iframe
• (Sub)networks and media-buying websites
General Rules
1. The above agreement applies to all search engines, including Google, Yahoo, and Bing.
2. It is not allowed to communicate the above terms in search engine ads and/or the visible URL.
3. It is not allowed to use the above keywords in the Google Display Network (AdSense).
4. Ads must never appear on the above keywords. Advice: ensure these terms are added as negative keywords.
5. Direct linking (e.g., from own social media, email newsletters, or Google) to Oceanwide Expeditions’ domain is only allowed after coordination and approval from/with Oceanwide Expeditions.
6. For each violation of this Keyword Policy, Oceanwide Expeditions reserves the right to reject all transactions
7. Oceanwide Expeditions is fully entitled to unilaterally change the Keyword Policy, including the list of ship names, from time to time.
8. The use of duplicate content copied from the Oceanwide Expeditions website is not allowed. Affiliates must place their own unique content on all media platforms, not a copy of the Oceanwide Expeditions site.
9. It is not allowed to distribute discount codes and promotions.
10. It is not allowed to use the brand name Oceanwide Expeditions or variants of the brand name/ship names in the main domain name. For example, Oceanwide-website.nl is not allowed, but it is allowed in a subdomain, for example, oceanwide.website.nl or website.nl/oceanwide.
11. Advertising on a social media platform with direct links is only allowed in coordination with Oceanwide Expeditions, according to the ‘Keyword Buying’ policy. Posting posts, messages, content, etc., with a link to your own website is allowed under existing conditions and must align with the brand style and image of Oceanwide Expeditions. On social media, affiliates must always reveal their true identity and must not pretend to be Oceanwide Expeditions or give that impression.
12. Cookie dropping is not allowed. An affiliate cookie may only be placed if the visitor consciously decides to click through to the Oceanwide Expeditions website.
13. It is not allowed to present yourself textually or visually as Oceanwide Expeditions.
14. It is not allowed to use self-made promotional material that features the logo or brand name of Oceanwide Expeditions.
15. For conditions regarding the use of photo and/or video material, see: https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/page/photo-and-video-terms
Creatives
If you choose a banner program, there is a wide selection of formats and materials, continuously updated by Oceanwide Expeditions to reflect offers, different seasons, and offline promotions. You will always have the most current offers, which will certainly benefit the results.
Commissions
The commission is 5% of the booked net travel amount (excluding extras, discounts, and taxes) and will be processed only after payment is made by the booker to Oceanwide Expeditions.
Tracking
Tracking is based on cookies and fingerprint tracking.
Deduplication
Deduplication occurs outside the affiliate channel based on last-click counts against the following owned channels: Search Engine Ads, Social Ads, and Email Marketing.
Oceanwide Expeditions stands out with its focus on polar expeditions, smaller and sustainable ships, and immersive experiences with an educational and scientific component. The offerings target adventurous travelers interested in exclusive, active, and authentic journeys, as opposed to standard cruises. This combination of factors makes Oceanwide Expeditions appealing to travelers looking for something unique, who want to experience more than just a typical luxury cruise.
Email Marketing
A publisher may only send mailings if explicit consent has been given for each mailing by the advertiser and access to the Email Approval tool has been granted. The preview can be submitted via this Email Approval tool. For more information, refer to the guidelines.
SEA and Keyword Buying
Search engine marketing is highly restricted. It is not permitted to advertise on search engines using keywords related to Oceanwide Expeditions and its ships, as outlined below. Brand name visibility or variants through paid ads is not allowed.
• Oceanwide Expeditions;
• All ship names;
• Keywords that contain part of the brand name/ship names;
• Derivatives and spelling variants of the brand name/ship names;
• Combinations of keywords containing the brand name/ship names;
• Brand and ship names must be added as negative keywords in the SEA campaign.
A full list of ship names:
• s/v Rembrandt van Rijn
• m/v Plancius
• m/v Ortelius
• m/v Hondius
Travelers are often well-educated, have a relatively high income, and seek exclusive, adventurous trips to the polar regions. Ecological awareness plays an important role, and most clients are passionate about nature conservation, scientific expeditions, and wildlife photography. Age group: 35-65 years.
