A former scientific-research vessel, the M/V Ortelius offers the classic small ship experience.
Maximum passengers: 108
Built in 1989, M/V Ortelius was designed as a special-purpose vessel for the Russian Academy of Science. Following a refurbishment she was re-named after Abraham Ortelius, publisher of the first modern world atlas. The vessel has the top level ice-class registration (1A) and is therefore very well suited to navigating the part-frozen waters of the polar regions.
Though voyages are primarily designed to offer an exploratory wildlife program with as much time ashore as possible, M/V Ortelius offers comfort and space to relax including a bar.
Stay trigger happy. The penguins and whales likes to keep us on our toes on an Antarctic Cruise, which means they can appear when you're least expecting it. Guides will announce a sudden sighting on the ship intercom but be prepared because they can happen when you're eating, taking a shower or fast asleep.
Features
- 50 cabins
- Restaurant and bar
- Lounge
- Loan of rubber boots during voyage
- Fleet of Zodiacs
- Optional activities such as scuba diving available on selected departures
- Registered Ice Class UL1 (equivalent to 1A)
Cabins & suites
Single travellers
Quad, triple or twin share cabins are available (on a same gender basis). Sole occupancy of a twin cabin incurs a supplement.
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Quad
Two upper single berths and two lower single berths (bunk beds)
Deck 3PortholePrivate bathroom
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Triple
Two upper single berths and two lower single berths (bunk beds)
Deck 3PortholePrivate bathroom -
Twin Porthole
Two lower single berths
Decks 3 and 4PortholePrivate bathroom
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Twin Window
Two single lower berths
Deck 5WindowPrivate bathroom -
Twin Deluxe
Two single lower berths
Deck 5WindowPrivate bathroom -
Superior
One double bed and one sofa bed
Deck 5WindowPrivate bathroom
Holidays featuring this vessel
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Classic Antarctica
Antarctica Small Ship CruiseEncounter curious penguins and laid-back seals on a classic Antarctic cruise.
From £6680 Excluding Flights
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Crossing the Antarctic Circle
Antarctica Small Ship CruiseHead south of the Antarctic Circle on this extended Peninsula cruise.
From £7955 Excluding Flights
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Around Spitsbergen
Arctic Small Ship CruiseVoyage along the Spitsbergen coast in search of polar bears and explorer history.
From £6773 Excluding Flights
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In Search of Emperor Penguins
Antarctica Small Ship CruiseJourney to the bottom of the world, through a realm of creaking glaciers and vast icebergs in search of the famous emperor penguin.
From £11591 Excluding Flights
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Spitsbergen to East Greenland
Arctic Small Ship CruiseExperience three Arctic islands with magnificent scenery and a prolific array of wildlife
From £8636 Excluding Flights
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Peninsula, Falklands and South Georgia
Antarctica Small Ship CruiseDiscover many of Antarctica's top wildlife hotspots on this expedition cruise.
From £12400 Excluding Flights
Optional experiences
The following are offered at extra cost, but availability varies according to voyage and departure date
