Ortelius
Location: Antarctica
About Ortelius
Intraprendi un'avventura senza precedenti nella Penisola Antartica a bordo dell'Ortelius, una robusta nave rompighiaccio che offre esperienze di immersione polare uniche ed emozionanti spedizioni.
Vessel Specifications
- Length: 90.95m
- Guest capacity: 108
- Year built: 1989
- WiFi: Available
Cabins
- Quadruple Porthole (sleeps 4) — Twin — Questa accogliente cabina è progettata per ospitare comodamente gli ospiti, con due oblò che incorniciano pittoresche viste sul mare. Le sistemazioni per dormire includono sia cuccette superiori che i
- Superior (sleeps 2) — Twin — Questa raffinata cabina offre abbondante luce naturale e viste sull'oceano attraverso un minimo di due finestre. Dispone di un comodo letto matrimoniale e di un divano letto singolo aggiuntivo, renden
- Triple Porthole (sleeps 3) — One upper and two lower berths
- Twin Window (sleeps 2) — Twin — Questa cabina vanta due ampie finestre, che invitano abbondante luce naturale e offrono affascinanti viste sul mare. Gli ospiti troveranno due cuccette inferiori, garantendo sia facilità di accesso ch
- Twin Porthole (sleeps 2) — Twin — Questa accogliente cabina presenta una coppia di oblò, che offrono affascinanti viste sul mare e abbondante luce naturale. Gli ospiti troveranno due comode cuccette inferiori, garantendo un sonno tran
- Twin Deluxe (sleeps 2) — Twin — Questa spaziosa cabina vanta tre ampie finestre, che offrono viste mozzafiato sul mare. Gli ospiti troveranno due comodi letti a castello inferiori e un accogliente divanetto per il massimo relax. Una
Itineraries
A Taste of North Spitsbergen - Compact Arctic Adventure (Longyearbyen, 6D5N)
Duration: 6D5N
Embarkation: Longyearbyen
This compact expedition offers an accessible yet profound adventure into the wildlife-rich waters and coasts of North Spitsbergen. Explore magnificent fjords, cruise to the edge of the polar pack ice, and make shore landings to witness stunning glaciers and iconic Arctic wildlife including polar bears, walruses, and seals.
Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters (Ushuaia, Argentina, 11D10N)
Duration: 11D10N
Embarkation: Ushuaia, Argentina
Embark on an unparalleled diving adventure in Antarctica's Weddell Sea aboard the Ortelius, a journey focused on the iconic Emperor Penguin and enhanced by helicopter excursions. This route offers divers an extraordinary glimpse into a pristine, icy underwater world, characterized by dramatic ice formations and unique bipolar marine life. Expect encounters with curious leopard seals, vast colonies of various penguin species, and potentially other Antarctic wildlife adapted to these frigid waters
South Spitsbergen Explorer & Bear Island — Polar Diving Supplemented (Longyearbyen – Longyearbyen)
A 9-night high-Arctic expedition aboard m/v Ortelius circumnavigating the south of Spitsbergen and venturing out to remote Bjørnøya (Bear Island), one of the most isolated outposts of the Svalbard archipelago. The voyage focuses on the dramatic glacier fronts of Hornsund and Bellsund, the seabird metropolises of Bjørnøya's southern cliffs (Brünnich's guillemots, kittiwakes, fulmars), pack-ice cruising in search of polar bears and walrus, and tundra landings in the polar desert. A small diving gr
Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica (Ushuaia - Ushuaia)
Duration: 19 Days / 18 Nights
Embarkation: Ushuaia
This extensive expedition begins in Ushuaia and ventures to the Falkland Islands for remarkable wildlife encounters before heading to South Georgia. In South Georgia, the journey explores massive king penguin colonies and historic whaling sites. The trip culminates in the Antarctic Peninsula, navigating through icebergs and offering chances to dive and set foot on the continent, before returning across the Drake Passage. Max guests on this trip: 108. Note: Diving on this vessel is optional and
Bellingshausen Sea / Peter I Island Ellsworth Land - Incl. Helicopters (Ushuaia - Ushuaia)
Duration: 25 Days / 24 Nights
Embarkation: Ushuaia, Argentina
Set off on an incredible 25-day adventure to a selection of Antarctica's most isolated and rarely explored areas. This voyage takes you into the heart of the Bellingshausen Sea, along the shores of Ellsworth Land, and to the secluded Peter I Island. Exploration relies on both Zodiacs and helicopters, enabling unparalleled access to the land. Commencing and concluding in Ushuaia, this specialized diving excursion navigates the Drake Passage and uncovers the untouched beauty of the far Antarctic,
Antarctica - Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery Voyage - Aurora Australis / Southern Lights (Ushuaia - Ushuaia)
Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights
Embarkation: Ushuaia, Antarctica
This 13-day voyage departs from Ushuaia, heading toward the Antarctic Peninsula with the aim of traversing the Polar Circle. The itinerary encompasses navigating the Drake Passage and discovering Antarctica's frigid scenery and marine environments. Participants must hold Advanced Open Water certification and have a minimum of 30 recorded dives, with options for one to two daily dives. A major draw of this late-season departure is the prospect of observing the Aurora Australis, also known as the
Antarctica - Whale Watching Discovery and Learning Voyage (Ushuaia - Ushuaia)
Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Embarkation: Ushuaia, Argentina
Embark on a unique voyage from South America's southernmost point to the Antarctic Peninsula, immersing yourself in a world of ice, snow, and dramatic mountains. This journey focuses on encountering the extraordinary creatures inhabiting the region, such as different types of whales, seals, and penguins. For certified cold-water divers, an optional diving program is available, featuring around sixteen opportunities to dive, subject to conditions. The route encompasses navigating the renowned Dra
Antarctica - Discovery and Learning (Ushuaia - Ushuaia)
Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Embarkation: Ushuaia
Join us for an 11-day expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands, starting and finishing in Ushuaia. This journey involves traversing the Drake Passage, offering prime opportunities to observe various seabirds. Once in Antarctica, anticipate seeing whales, seals, and penguins, with incredible icy landscapes and majestic mountains surrounding you. Activities include Zodiac boat trips, shore visits, and hiking opportunities, along with roughly 10 dives available for certi