Ortelius
Ortelius
Ortelius
Ortelius
Ortelius
Ortelius
Ortelius: An ice-strengthened ship that was formerly a Russian research vessel
The Ortelius is a polar vessel meant for expedition travel. Built to the highest ice-class notation (UL1, equivalent to 1A), it is designed to navigate with confidence through solid one-year sea ice as well as loose multi-year pack ice. The Ortelius can accommodate up to 108 passengers and has an abundance of open-deck spaces. Though its voyages to Arctic and Antarctic destinations are primarily meant to offer passengers an exploratory wildlife program with as much time ashore as possible, the Ortelius features all the comforts of a standard hotel on board, including a bar and lecture room. Flexibility in excursions assures guests maximum wildlife opportunities.
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Vessel Information
Accommodations
Quadruple Porthole: 2 portholes, 2 upper and 2 lower beds, a private shower & toilet, a desk & chair, a flat-screen TV, a telephone, a hairdryer, and ample storage space.
Triple Porthole: 2 portholes, 1 upper and 2 lower beds, a private shower & toilet, a desk & chair, a flat-screen TV, a telephone, a hairdryer, and ample storage space.
Twin Porthole: 2 portholes, 2 lower beds, a private shower & toilet, a desk & chair, a flat-screen TV, a telephone, a hairdryer, and ample storage space.
Twin Window: 2 windows, 2 lower beds, a private shower & toilet, a desk & chair, a flat-screen TV, a telephone, a hairdryer, and ample storage space.
Twin Deluxe: 3 windows, 2 lower beds, a private shower & toilet, a desk & chair, a small sofa, a refrigerator, a coffee & tea maker, a flat-screen TV, a telephone, a hairdryer, and ample storage space.
Superior: 2 windows, 2 double beds, 1 single sofa bed, a private shower & toilet, a desk & chair, a refrigerator, a coffee & tea maker, a flat-screen TV, a telephone, a hair dryer, and ample storage space.
Yacht Specifications
Staff & Crew: 53
Guests: 108 in 50 cabins
Length: 298 feet (91 meters)
Breadth: 56 feet (17.2 meters)
Draft: 18 feet (5.4 meters)
Ice class: UL1 (Equivalent to 1A)
Speed: 10.5 knots average
Displacement: 4090 tonnes
Propulsion: 6 ZL 40/48 SULZER
Itineraries & Pricing
Note: Depending on season, this vessel services both the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Please select which itineraries you would like to view below.
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula (21 days)
Day 1
Embarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina
Days 2 & 3
At Sea
Days 4 & 5
Falkland Islands
Days 6 & 7
At Sea
Days 8 to 11
South Georgia
Day 12
At Sea
Day 13
South Orkney
Day 14
At Sea
Days 15 to 18
Antarctic Peninsula
Days 19 & 20
At Sea
Day 21
Disembarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina
Antarctica Discovery and Learning Voyage (11 days)
Day 1
Embarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina
Days 2 & 3
Drake Passage
Days 4 – 7
Antarctic Peninsula
Day 8
South Shetland Islands
Days 9 & 10
At Sea
Day 11
Disembarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina
Weddell Sea - In search of the Emperor Penguin incl. helicopters (11 days)
Day 1
Embarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina
Days 2 & 3
Drake Passage
Days 4 to 8
Antarctic Peninsula & Weddell Sea
Days 9 & 10
At Sea
Day 11
Disembarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina
Antarctic Peninsula - Polar Circle Deep South Discovery and Whale Watching voyage (14 days)
Day 1
Embarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina
Days 2 & 3
Drake Passage
Days 4 to 11
Antarctic Peninsula & Polar Circle crossing
Days 12 & 13
At Sea
Day 14
Disembarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina
Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis
Day 1
Arrive to Longyearbyen and embarkation
Day 2
Spitsbergen
Days 3 & 4
Sail to Eastern Greenland
Days 5-12
Exploring Greenland
Day 13
Day at Sea
Day 14
Disembark in Akureyri, Iceland
Around Spitsbergen - In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice (7-10 days)
Day 1
Arrive to Longyearbyen and embarkation
Days 2-9
Circumnavigate the Spitsbergen archipelago
Day 10
Disembark in Longyearbyen
North Spitsbergen, Basecamp, Free kayaking, Hiking, Photo Workshop, Cleaning the Shores
Day 1
Arrive to Longyearbyen
Days 2-7
Explore Northwest Svalbard
Day 8
Disembark in Longyearbyen
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Pricing
Pricing varies based on departure date, trip length, and cabin type. Listed pricing is per person, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise noted) and subject to change. Please contact us for current pricing and availability.
Included: All meals on board, guides & activities
Not included: International airfare, domestic airfare, gratuities, adventure activities such as sea kayaking or camping
Single Supplement: 70% (Twin or Superior cabin rate)
Child discount: 40% in Superior, Triple, and Quadruple Cabins (1 child per cabin)
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