Fortified for both poles of the planet, the ice-strengthened M/V Ortelius is the ideal polar vessel for your Antarctic expedition. The vessel has the highest ice-class notation (UL1, equivalent to 1A) and is therefor suitable to navigate in solid one-year sea ice as well as loose multi-year pack ice. Ortelius only accommodates up to 108 passengers and has an abundance of open-deck spaces. It is manned by highly experienced nautical crew members and expedition specialists.
Though these voyages are primarily meant to offer passengers an exploratory wildlife program with as much time ashore as possible using Zodiacs, Ortelius offers all the comforts of a standard hotel ― along with a bar and lecture room.
The Ortelius ship was originally the Marina Svetaeva. Built in Gdynia, Poland in 1989, it served as a special-purpose vessel for the Russian Academy of Science. Later it was re-flagged and renamed after the Dutch/Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius (1527 – 1598), who in 1570 published the first modern world atlas: Theater of the World. At that time his atlas was the most expensive book ever printed.
Unsure if the M/V Ortelius ship is right for you? Review our Antarctica destination overview for full details on seasonality, routes, ship selection, pricing, expedition inclusions and how Travel Just 4U can help make your Antarctica dream become reality.
Departures
- Oct 25, 2021Nov 14, 202121 days - 20 nightsFalkland Islands – South Georgia – Antarctica Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, Puerto Madryn, South GeorgiaAUD $ 20,000per person
- Dec 13, 2021Jan 03, 202221 days - 20 nightsFalkland Islands – South Georgia – Antarctica Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, Puerto Madryn, South GeorgiaAUD $ 24,600per person
- Jan 03, 2022Jan 13, 202211 days - 10 nightsAUD $ 12,770per person
- Mar 19, 2022Apr 01, 202212 days - 11 nightsAUD $ 13,490per person
- Oct 25, 2022Nov 14, 202221 days - 20 nightsFalkland Islands – South Georgia – Antarctica Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, Puerto Madryn, South GeorgiaAUD $ 20,630per person
- Nov 24, 2022Dec 06, 202213 days - 12 nightsAUD $ 14,040per person
- Dec 06, 2022Dec 17, 202213 days - 12 nightsAUD $ 13,330per person
- Dec 17, 2022Jan 04, 202321 days - 20 nightsFalkland Islands – South Georgia – Antarctica Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, Puerto Madryn, South GeorgiaAUD $ 22,610per person
- Jan 04, 2023Jan 14, 202311 days - 10 nightsAUD $ 13,330per person
- Mar 20, 2023Apr 02, 202312 days - 11 nightsAUD $ 14,040per person
Deck Plans
Cabins
Quadruple Room Porthole
Deck 3 - 12.5m2 Triple Room Porthole
Deck 3 - 12.5m2 Twin Porthole
Deck 3, 4 - 12.5m2 Twin Window
Deck 5 - 12.5m2 Twin Deluxe
Deck 5 - 12.5m2 Superior
Deck 5- 21m2
Gallery
Dining Room
Outside Deck
Activities
Activities
Gastronomy
Bridge
Inclusions
Included
- Voyage aboard the vessel as indicated
- All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea
- All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac
- Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff
- Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes
- Luggage transfer from pick-up point to the vessel on the day of embarkation, in Ushuaia.
- Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia (directly after disembarkation)
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme
- Comprehensive pre-departure material
Not Included
- Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights
- Pre- and post- land arrangements
- Government arrival and departure taxes
- Passport and visa expenses.
- Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended).
- Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges
- The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).
*Note that we will quote flights for you when provided with your desired travel dates. Costs will vary depending on your travel dates.