Ortelius
M/V Ortelius is an expedition vessel designed for polar adventures, offering comfortable accommodations, expert-guided explorations, and unforgettable wildlife encounters in Antarctica and the Arctic regions.
Trip dates, price & live availability
Cabins

Quadruple Porthole
Air Conditioning (AC)
Fan Ventilator
TV
Wifi
Toilet
Shower
Bathtub
Hair Dryer
Safe
Refrigerator

Twin Porthole
Air Conditioning (AC)
Fan Ventilator
TV
Wifi
Toilet
Shower
Bathtub
Hair Dryer
Safe
Refrigerator

Twin Window
Air Conditioning (AC)
Fan Ventilator
TV
Wifi
Toilet
Shower
Bathtub
Hair Dryer
Safe
Refrigerator

Twin Deluxe
Air Conditioning (AC)
Fan Ventilator
TV
Wifi
Toilet
Shower
Bathtub
Hair Dryer
Safe
Refrigerator

Superior
Air Conditioning (AC)
Fan Ventilator
TV
Wifi
Toilet
Shower
Bathtub
Hair Dryer
Safe
Refrigerator
Deck plan
Features & facilities
Boat features & facilities
Bar
Lecture room
Restaurant
Lots of open-deck spaces
Observation deck
Shore excursions
Activities for selected voyages (photo workshops, kayaking, hiking/snowshoeing,mountaineering, camping, and diving)
Helicopter excursions (on special voyages)
Dive features & facilities
Compressor: Onboard, there are a Bauer compressor (200 liters), 35 steel bottles of 12 liters each, 200 bar, with DIN and Yoke adaptable connections and two separate outlets
Weights: You will be provided with hard led weights and a belt
Zodiacs with strong out-board motors
Dive Buddy system
1-2 days per day (depending on the weather)
8 divers per dive guide
Maximum number of diving passengers: 24
Location
Trips depart from Ushuaia, on the island of Tiera del Fuego in Argentina.
Dive Overview
Antarctica offers a unique and thrilling polar diving experience as one of the last grand and remote areas of wilderness on earth. Divers get to take part in the pioneering exploration of these isolated waters, viewing stunning ice formations, glaciers, and some of the globe's most rarely seen wildlife.
[See: Antarctica Dive Travel Guide]
Accommodation Overview
The M/V Ortelius offers 4 quadruple porthole, 28 twin porthole, 12 twin window, 2 twin deluxe, and 6 superior cabin options, all featuring ensuite showers and toilets. There are 52 cabins available for a maximum of 108 guests.




The Cabins

Dining Room


Lecture Room & Bar/Observation Lounge
Food & Drinks
Two restaurants are available, with the capacity to seat all guests simultaneously. Snacks are available free of charge during the day and in between meals. Bottled water is also provided.
Itineraries
Itinerary 1: Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters
Itinerary 1: Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters
Itinerary 2: Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
Itinerary 2: Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
Itinerary 3: Antarctica - Basecamp - free camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking, mountaineering, photo workshop
Itinerary 3: Antarctica - Basecamp - free camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking, mountaineering, photo workshop
Itinerary 4: emote Weddell Sea Explorer incl. South Georgia - South Sandwich Islands - Neuschwabenland - Larsen Ice Shelf - Paulet and Devil Island - Elephant Island, incl. helicopters
Itinerary 4: emote Weddell Sea Explorer incl. South Georgia - South Sandwich Islands - Neuschwabenland - Larsen Ice Shelf - Paulet and Devil Island - Elephant Island, incl. helicopters
Itinerary 5: Antarctica – Uncharted islands of the Deep South
Itinerary 5: Antarctica – Uncharted islands of the Deep South
Itinerary 6: Deep South Basecamp experience
Itinerary 6: Deep South Basecamp experience
Itinerary 7: Antarctica - Weddell Sea Explorer Basecamp - free polar activities (kayaking, hiking, photo workshop, snorkeling)
Itinerary 7: Antarctica - Weddell Sea Explorer Basecamp - free polar activities (kayaking, hiking, photo workshop, snorkeling)
Itinerary 8: North Sea - Vlissingen to Aberdeen
Itinerary 8: North Sea - Vlissingen to Aberdeen
Itinerary 9: Arctic Ocean - Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding
Itinerary 9: Arctic Ocean - Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding
Itinerary 10: 19 Days Extensive Arctic Ocean - North Spitsbergen Explorer
Itinerary 10: 19 Days Extensive Arctic Ocean - North Spitsbergen Explorer
Itinerary 11: Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding
Itinerary 11: Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding
Itinerary 12: 17 Days Extensive Arctic Ocean - North Spitsbergen Explorer
Itinerary 12: 17 Days Extensive Arctic Ocean - North Spitsbergen Explorer
Itinerary 13: North Spitsbergen Explorer - Into the pack ice - Polar Bear Special
Itinerary 13: North Spitsbergen Explorer - Into the pack ice - Polar Bear Special
Itinerary 14: North Spitsbergen Basecamp – Summer Solstice - Free Kayaking, Hiking, Photo Workshop, Diving (supplemented)
Itinerary 14: North Spitsbergen Basecamp – Summer Solstice - Free Kayaking, Hiking, Photo Workshop, Diving (supplemented)
Itinerary 15: East Spitsbergen - Home of the Polar Bear, Including Long Hikes & Cleaning the Shores
Itinerary 15: East Spitsbergen - Home of the Polar Bear, Including Long Hikes & Cleaning the Shores
Itinerary 16: Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
Itinerary 16: Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
Itinerary 17: Around Spitsbergen incl. Nordaustlandet
Itinerary 17: Around Spitsbergen incl. Nordaustlandet
Itinerary 18: Bellingshausen Sea / Peter I Island + Ellsworth Land - incl. helicopters
Itinerary 18: Bellingshausen Sea / Peter I Island + Ellsworth Land - incl. helicopters
Itinerary 19: Remote Weddell Sea Explorer - incl. helicopters
Itinerary 19: Remote Weddell Sea Explorer - incl. helicopters
Itinerary 20: Antarctica - Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery voyage - Aurora Australis / Southern Lights
Itinerary 20: Antarctica - Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery voyage - Aurora Australis / Southern Lights
Itinerary 21: Antarctica - Whale watching discovery and learning voyage
Itinerary 21: Antarctica - Whale watching discovery and learning voyage
More information
Practical information
Language
English
Electricity
220v, 60Hz
Local Currency
Credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or cash (Euro or Dollar)



















