“Everything, just the best experience.”
Highlights
The Ortelius cruise ship offers exciting expeditions to the Antarctic Peninsular from November to March each year. There is a wide range of itineraries to choose from, including the popular 'Basecamp' departures. During these trips, all activities are free, including camping, kayaking, snowshoeing/hiking, mountaineering, photo workshops, and all the standard shore excursions and zodiac rides. Other trips include exploring the Weddel Sea in search of Emperor Penguins, where you will enjoy helicopter rides in the search. Whichever Antarctic cruise you choose, you will be looked after by highly experienced expedition specialists, including one expedition leader, one assistant, and 6 lecturers/guides. The Ortelius holds the highest ice-class notation available, making her more than adequate for these voyages.
Topside, the 91m Ortelius caters to 116 guests over several decks. There are 53 cabins onboard, and options range from Quadruple Share to Superior. All cabins have private toilet/shower facilities, desks, chairs, flatscreen TV, a telephone, a hairdryer, and ample storage space. The Deluxe and Superior cabins also have a sofa, refrigerator, and tea & coffee-making facilities. Social areas offer all the comforts of a standard hotel, including the spacious dining room, lounge, bar and lecture room, and deck viewing space to offer wildlife spotting opportunities.
Spaces for Antarctica cruise expeditions fill up fast aboard the Ortelius, so book online today to reserve your space.
Choose your departure date
Included: VAT, Port Fees, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries.
Optional Extras: Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Diving Package (425-800 EUR per trip), Extra Dives, Nitrox Course, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Laundry / Pressing Services, WiFi internet.
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Cabin Types
Ortelius Reviews
- 9.8 Exceptional
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Vessel
9.5
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Crew
10.0
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Food
10.0
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Activities
9.5
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Value
10.0
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- 10 Exceptional
- Michelle J
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United States
Absolutely trip of lifetime!!
We were in a zodiak and had a whale swim between four kodiaks. The.whale went under the kodiaks but never touched a boat. Also the whale lay directly beside our boat like he wanted us to touch it.
- Recommended for
- 1. People-they were educated and engaging 2. Activities 3. Scenery
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- 9.2 Superb
- Ka Lun C
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Hong Kong
Would definitely try other voyages from Oceanwide
Did see Australis Aurora
- Recommended for
- Professional expedition guides. Excellent service by staffs. Good foods.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Tracy H
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United Kingdom
Ortelius a great ship..will book this again...
Everything, just the best experience ....
- Recommended for
- Antarctica, Antarctica, Antarctica
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- 10 Exceptional
- Edmund B
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United Kingdom
An enjoyable time getting to know everyone staff and customers alike
Personally getting to know people, having a whale swim close to us in Orne Harbour, the camping, Danco island and the plunge, all the penguins, having a leopard seal swim up to and play with the zodiac around Foyn bay and finally the amazing sunny views when cruising around the Gerlache strait!
- Recommended for
- The people both staff and customers, going on land and the activities available
