• 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.

View Antarctic Itineraries aboard the Ortelius

Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula (21 days)

From: $16,300/per person

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)

From: $10,700/per person

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)

From: $13,800/per person

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)

From: $11,200/per person

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

View Arctic Itineraries aboard the Ortelius

Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis

From: $9,800/per person

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)

From: $7,700/per person

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

From: $5,600/per person

Day 1
Arrive to Longyearbyen

Days 2-7
Explore Northwest Svalbard

Day 8
Disembark in Longyearbyen

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Displayed itineraries are only summaries. Our travel specialists will help you select the best cruise based on your interests, timing and budget.

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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