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.

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Trip dates, price & live availability

North Spitsbergen Basecamp – Summer Solstice - Free Kayaking, Hiking, Photo Workshop, Diving (supplemented)

19

JUN

2026

From

$4,862

North Spitsbergen Basecamp – Summer Solstice - Free Kayaking, Hiking, Photo Workshop, Diving (supplemented)

7 nights (8 days)

20/100 spots available

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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

27

DEC

2026

From

$16,692

Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

18 nights (19 days)

22/100 spots available

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Antarctica - Whale watching discovery and learning voyage

18

MAR

2027

From

$8,610

Antarctica - Whale watching discovery and learning voyage

10 nights (11 days)

24/100 spots available

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South Spitsbergen Explorer - Bear Island - Diving (supplemented)

10

JUL

2027

From

$6,677

South Spitsbergen Explorer - Bear Island - Diving (supplemented)

9 nights (10 days)

28/100 spots available

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Cabins

Quadruple Porthole  - image

Quadruple Porthole

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

Twin Porthole

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

Twin Window

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

Twin Deluxe

Air Conditioning (AC)
Fan Ventilator
TV
Wifi
Toilet
Shower
Bathtub
Hair Dryer
Safe
Refrigerator
Superior  - image

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

Observation Lounge & Bar 

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.

More information

Practical information

Language

English

Electricity

220v, 60Hz

Local Currency

Credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or cash (Euro or Dollar)

Boat specifications

Year Built: 1989

Passengers: 108

Cabins: 52

Staff & crew: 52

Length: 90.95 meters

Breadth: 17.20 meters

Draft: 5.4 meters

Ice class: UL1 (Equivalent to 1A)

Displacement: 4090 tonnes

Propulsion: 6 ZL 40/48 SULZER

Speed: 10.5 knots average cruising speed

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