MV Ortelius

The M/V Ortelius was built in Gdynia (Poland) in 1989, originally named Marina Svetaeva. Now an expedition ship to Antarctica, it offers the highest ice–class notation and strong stability in the polar regions. Comfortably accommodating 106 passengers, Ortelius offers spacious outside cabins with private facilities ranging from 4 quad cabins (bunk beds), 2 triple porthole cabins (bunk beds), 25 twin porthole cabin with 2 single lower berths, 10 twin cabins with windows and 2 single lower berths, 6 superior cabins (double beds) with separate day room and 1 suite (double bed) with separate day room. It also offers open–deck spaces, two restaurants, a bar, lecture room and 11 zodiacs and 2 helicopters on board, allowing plenty of time ashore.

Antarctica

20 Nights
Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Antarctica
From US $13,350
Departure: October 21, 2023
10 Nights
Weddell Sea - In Search of Emperor Penguin
From US $12,100
Departure: November 10, 2023
10 Nights
Weddell Sea - In Search of Emperor Penguin
From US $12,100
Departure: November 20, 2023
12 Nights
Antarctica Basecamp
From US $9,100
Departure: November 30, 2023
12 Nights
Antarctica Basecamp
From US $9,100
Departure: December 12, 2023
12 Nights
Antarctica Basecamp
From US $9,900
Departure: December 24, 2023
10 Nights
Antarctica Discovery and Learning
From US $8,650
Departure: January 5, 2024
19 Nights
Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Antarctica
From US $15,750
Departure: February 2, 2024
12 Nights
Antarctica Basecamp
From US $9,100
Departure: March 4, 2024
13 Nights
Antarctica, Polar Circle, Deep South
From US $9,100
Departure: March 16, 2024
Arctic
11 Nights
Whale Safari, Bear Island, Sth Spitsbergen
From US $3,000
Departure: June 5, 2023
7 Nights
Whale Safari, Bear Island, Sth Spitsbergen
From US $2,100
Departure: June 9, 2023
7 Nights
North Spitsbergen
From US $4,000
Departure: June 16, 2023
9 Nights
Around Spitsbergen
From US $5,400
Departure: July 4, 2023
9 Nights
Around Spitsbergen
From US $5,400
Departure: July 13, 2023
9 Nights
Around Spitsbergen
From US $5,400
Departure: July 22, 2023
9 Nights
Around Spitsbergen
From US $5,400
Departure: July 31, 2023
9 Nights
Around Spitsbergen
From US $5,400
Departure: August 9, 2023
13 Nights
Spitsbergen, NE Greenland, Aurora Borealis
From US $7,000
Departure: August 18, 2023
8 Nights
E Greenland, Scoresby Sund, Aurora Borealis
From US $4,600
Departure: August 31, 2023

Optional Activities

Includes

• Shipboard accommodation
• All meals on board including snacks, coffee and tea
• All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by zodiac
• Program of lectures by naturalists
• Free use of rubber boots and snow shoes
• All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the voyage
• Comprehensive pre-departure material
• During Weddell Sea and Ross Sea voyages: Ship-to-shore helicopter transfers (no specific amount of helicopter time guaranteed)
• HELICOPTERS (H): For voyages to the Weddell Sea & Ross Sea, the ship will be equipped with a minimum of two helicopters. The helicopters assist in reaching the scheduled landing sites. Providing the conditions are suitable (such as but not limited to ice and weather conditions).

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