The ice-strengthened vessel Ortelius is an excellent vessel for Polar expedition cruises in the Arctic and Antarctica, capable of visiting remote locations such as the Ross Sea and Franz Josef Land in the Arctic. Ortelius was built in Poland in 1989 and worked as a special purpose vessel for the Russian Academy of Science.
The vessel has the highest ice-class notation (UL1 equivalent to 1A) and is therefore very suitable to navigate in solid one-year sea ice and loose multi-year pack ice. Ortelius is a great expedition vessel for 100 passengers with lots of open-deck spaces and a very large bridge which is accessible to the passengers. Ortelius offers a comfortable hotel standard, with two restaurants, a bar/lecture room and a sauna.
Technical Specs
- Passengers: 116
- Staff & Crew: 47
- Length: 91.25 meters
- Breadth: 17.61 meters
- Draft: 5.8 meters
- Ice class: UL1 (equivalent to 1A)
- Displacement: 4575 tonnes
- Engines: 6 ZL 40/48 SULZER
- Speed: 12 knots (14.3 knots max)
Cabins & Amenities
- Two restaurants with open seating
- Bar / observation lounge
- Elevator
- Internet access
- Private facilities – sink, toilet shower, hairdryer and bathrobes in every cabin
- Multi-purpose presentation room with state-of-the-art equipment
- Stabilizers for smooth sailing
- 11 zodiacs onboard
Notes
- Rates are per person, based on twin share. Single Supplement for twin cabins is 1.7 times the twin rate.
- Mandatory Emergency Evacuation insurance is required on all trips.
- Camping – $180 per night, max 30 people
- Kayaking – $465 per trip, max 14 people
- Snowshoe – no charge but sign up required
- Activities for the “Base Camp” voyages are free of charge
- There is always a possibility of an added fuel surcharge if marine oil prices raise significantly.
Cabins
Upcoming Trips on the Ortelius
2017-18 Antarctica |
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$7,950 – $11,850 Adventure Options
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$7,950 – $11,850 Adventure Options
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$11,550 – $15,600 Adventure Options
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$7,200 – $10,700 Adventure Options
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$13,200 – $19,400 Adventure Options
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$7,950 – $11,850 Adventure Options
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$7,950 – $11,850 Adventure Options
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$7,950 – $11,850 Adventure Options
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$14,250 – $20,800 Adventure Options
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$7,950 – $11,850 Adventure Options
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$7,950 – $11,850 Adventure Options
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Whale Watching Voyage
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$8,650 – $13,400 Adventure Options
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2018 Arctic |
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$2,380 – $7,480 Adventure Options
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Polar Bear Special
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$3,900 – $11,645 Adventure Options
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Polar Bear Special
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$3,900 – $11,645 Adventure Options
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Polar Bear Special
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$3,900 – $11,645 Adventure Options
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Polar Bear Special
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$3,900 – $11,645 Adventure Options
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$4,900 – $15,045 Adventure Options
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$4,900 – $15,045 Adventure Options
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2018-19 Antarctica |
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$7,950 – $11,700 Adventure Options
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$11,400 – $15,200 Adventure Options
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All activities included!
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$7,950 – $11,700 Adventure Options
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$6,500 – $9,600 Adventure Options
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$8,250 – $11,950 Adventure Options
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All Activities Free!
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$8,250 – $11,950 Adventure Options
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$7,950 – $11,700 Adventure Options
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$14,250 – $20,500 Adventure Options
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$7,950 – $11,700 Adventure Options
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$14,250 – $20,500 Adventure Options
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All Activities Free!
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$7,950 – $11,700 Adventure Options
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Whale Watching Voyage
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$8,300 – $12,400 Adventure Options
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whales in Antarctica . Mid February and March are great months to see them! 
