Ortelius
Ortelius
Ortelius
Ortelius
Ortelius
Ortelius
Ortelius
Ortelius
Ortelius: An ice-strengthened ship that was formerly a Russian research vessel
Days: 11-34 | From: $8,050/per person
This vessel has the highest ice-class notation (UL1, equivalent to 1A) and is therefore suitable to navigate in solid one-year sea ice as well as loose multi-year pack ice. The Ortelius can accommodate up to 116 passengers and has an abundance of open-deck spaces. Though the voyages are primarily meant to offer passengers an exploratory wildlife program with as much time ashore as possible, Ortelius features all the comforts of a standard hotel, including a bar and lecture room. Flexibility in excursions assures maximum wildlife opportunities.
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Vessel Information
Accommodations
Quadruple Porthole: 2 portholes, 2 upper and 2 lower beds, private shower & toilet, desk & chair, flat screen TV, telephone, hair dryer, and ample storage space.
Triple Porthole: 2 portholes, 1 upper and 2 lower beds, private shower & toilet, desk & chair, flat screen TV, telephone, hair dryer, and ample storage space.
Twin Porthole: 2 portholes, 2 lower beds, private shower & toilet, desk & chair, flat screen TV, telephone, hair dryer, and ample storage space.
Twin Window: 2 windows, 2 lower beds, private shower & toilet, desk & chair, flat screen TV, telephone, hair dryer, and ample storage space.
Twin Deluxe: 3 windows, 2 lower beds, private shower & toilet, desk & chair, small sofa, refrigerator, coffee & tea maker, flat screen TV, telephone, hair dryer, and ample storage space.
Superior: 2 windows, 2 double beds, 1 single sofa bed, private shower & toilet, desk & chair, refrigerator, coffee & tea maker, flat screen TV, telephone, hair dryer, and ample storage space.
Vessel Specifications
Staff & Crew: 52
Guests: 116
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
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
Antarctic Peninsula (11 days)
Day 1
Embarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina
Days 2 & 3
Drake Passage
Days 4 – 8
Antarctic Peninsula
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
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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)
2020-2021 Season
| Dates | Itinerary | Days | Quadruple Porthole | Triple Porthole | Twin Porthole | Twin Window | Twin Deluxe | Superior |
| Mar 19 – Apr 1, 2021 | Polar Circle | 14 | $8,550 | On request | $10,550 | $10,950 | $11,700 | $12,500 |
2021-2022 Season
| Dates | Itinerary | Days | Quadruple Porthole | Triple Porthole | Twin Porthole | Twin Window | Twin Deluxe | Superior |
| Oct 25 – Nov 14, 2021 | Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica | 21 | $12,600 | $15,200 | $15,200 | $15,900 | $16,900 | $18,150 |
| Nov 14 -24, 2021 | Weddell Sea | 11 | $11,300 | $12,900 | $12,900 | $13,500 | $14,000 | $14,900 |
| Nov 24 – Dec 13, 2021 | Antarctica – Eclipse | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dec 13, 2021 – Jan 3, 2022 | Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica | 22 | $15,500 | $18,700 | $18,700 | $19,500 | $20,800 | $22,400 |
| Jan 3 – 13, 2022 | Antarctica | 11 | $8,050 | $9,950 | $9,950 | $10,400 | $11,000 | $11,900 |
| Jan 13 – Feb 15, 2022 | Ross Sea | 34 | $27,400 | $34,500 | $34,500 | $35,700 | $37,600 | $39,500 |
| Feb 16 – Mar 19, 2022 | Ross Sea | 32 | $27,400 | $34,500 | $34,500 | $35,700 | $37,600 | $39,500 |
| Mar 19 – Apr 1, 2022 | Antarctica – Polar Circle | 14 | $8,500 | n/a | $10,450 | $10,950 | $11,600 | $12,300 |
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