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

Weddell-UNSPLASH
20 Nights
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica
From US$14,250 per person
Departure: October 22, 2025
Weddell-Sea
10 Nights
Weddell Sea - In search of Emperor Penguins
From US$12,900 per person
Departure: November 11, 2025
Antarctica-XX1-21
10 Nights
Weddell Sea - In search of Emperor Penguins
From US$12,900 per person
Departure: November 21, 2025
South-Georgia-and-falklands-3
10 Nights
Weddell Sea - In search of Emperor Penguins
From US$12,900 per person
Departure: December 1, 2025
Antarctica-XX1-13
18 Nights
Falkland Islands- South Georgia - Antarctica
From US$14,500 per person
Departure: December 11, 2025
Sea Kayaking
12 Nights
Antarctica Basecamp
From US$11,100 per person
Departure: December 29, 2025
wild-Antarctica
10 Nights
Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage
From US$9,250 per person
Departure: January 22, 2026
OW-Antarctica-Penin
27 Nights
Remote Weddell Sea Explorer
From US$26,500 per person
Departure: January 22, 2026
Sea Kayaking
27 Nights
Remote Weddell Sea Explorer
From US$26,500 per person
Departure: February 18, 2026
Oceanwide-Weddell-Sea
12 Nights
Antarctica - Weddell Sea Explorer Basecamp
From US$9,700 per person
Departure: March 17, 2026

Arctic

s3
7 Nights
North Spitsbergen Explorer
From US$4,450 per person
Departure: June 5, 2026
s4
7 Nights
North Spitsbergen Explorer
From US$4,450 per person
Departure: June 12, 2025
s5
7 Nights
North Spitsbergen Basecamp
From US$4,450 per person
Departure: June 19, 2025
s2
7 Nights
East Spitsbergen
From US$4,450 per person
Departure: July 26, 2026
s1
9 Nights
Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear and Ice
From US$5,900 per person
Departure: July 3, 2026
s6
9 Nights
Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear and Ice
From US$5,900 per person
Departure: July 21, 2026
s8
9 Nights
Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear and Ice
From US$5,900 per person
Departure: July 30, 2026
s9
9 Nights
Around Spitsbergen
From US$5,900 per person
Departure: August 8, 2026
s7
9 Nights
Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear and Ice
From US$5,900 per person
Departure: August 17, 2026

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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