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M/V Ortelius Antarctica Cruise Ship

Ortelius was originally the Marina Svetaeva. Built in Gdynia, Poland in 1989, it served as a special-purpose vessel for the Russian Academy of Science. Later it was re-flagged and renamed after the Dutch/Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius (1527 – 1598), who in 1570 published the first modern world atlas: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum or Theater of the World. At that time his atlas was the most expensive book ever printed. Ortelius is classed by Lloyd’s Register in London and flies the Dutch flag.

The vessel has the highest ice-class notation (UL1, equivalent to 1A) and is therefore suitable to navigate in solid one-year sea ice as well as loose multi-year pack ice. Ortelius can accommodate up to 108 passengers and has an abundance of open-deck spaces. It is manned by 22 highly experienced nautical crew members, 19 hotel staff, eight expedition specialists (one expedition leader, one assistant, and six lecturer-guides), and one doctor.
Please be aware that a small number of cabins may have a partially obstructed view due to the size of the windows and the design requirements of the ship. For example, some windows may be partly obstructed in the lower half by a gangway. The best view is always on the outer deck or the bridge. Though our voyages are primarily meant to offer our passengers an exploratory wildlife program with as much time ashore as possible, Ortelius offers all the comforts of a standard hotel ― along with a bar and lecture room. Flexibility assures maximum wildlife opportunities. As such, Ortelius carries 10 Zodiacs with 60hp Yamaha engines.

Passengers on a typical voyage range from in their 30s to their 80s, with the majority usually between 45 ― 65. Our expeditions attract independent travelers from around the globe who are characterized by a strong interest in exploring remote regions. The camaraderie that develops on board is an important part of the Oceanwide experience, and many passenger groups include several nationalities.

M/V ORTELIUS DECK PLANS

BELOW YOU CAN SEE THE PLAN FOR EACH DECK
Decks 5,6 & 7
Ortelius deck 5 6 7
Deck 4
Ortelius deck 4
Deck 3
Ortelius deck 3
Deck Key
Ortelius deck key

M/V ORTELIUS CABINS

VIEW THE CABINS AVAILABLE ON THIS SHIP BELOW
Quadruple Porthole
● 2 portholes
● 2 upper / lower berths
● Private shower & toilet
● Desk & chair
● Flatscreen TV
● Telephone & WiFi (supplemented)
● Hair dryer
● Safe deposit box
● Ample storage space
Ortelius Quadruple Porthole
Twin Porthole
● 2 portholes
● 2 lower berths
● Private shower & toilet
● Desk & chair
● Flatscreen TV
● Telephone & WiFi (supplemented)
● Hair dryer
● Safe deposit box
● Ample storage space
Ortelius Twin Porthole
Twin Window
● 2 windows
● 2 lower berths
● Private shower & toilet
● Desk & chair
● Flatscreen TV
● Telephone & WiFi (supplemented)
● Hair dryer
● Safe deposit box
● Ample storage space
Ortelius Twin Window
Twin Deluxe
● 3 windows
● 2 lower berths
● Private shower & toilet
● Desk & chair
● Small sofa
● Refrigerator
● Coffee & tea maker
● Flatscreen TV
● Telephone & WiFi (supplemented)
● Hair dryer
● Safe deposit box
● Ample storage space
Ortelius Twin Deluxe
Superior
● 2 windows (minimum)
● 1 double bed
● 1 single (sofa) bed
● Private shower & toilet
● Desk & chair
● Flatscreen TV
● Telephone & WiFi (supplemented)
● Refrigerator
● Coffee & tea maker
● Hair dryer
● Safe deposit box
● Ample storage space
Ortelius Superior

M/V ORTELIUS DEPARTURES

BELOW YOU CAN SEE ALL THE UPCOMING CRUISES ON THIS SHIP
TRIPS SORTED BY DATE
OTL22-23
In search of Emperor Penguins helicopters
10 Nights
10 - 20 Nov 2023
M/V Ortelius
108 Passengers
OTL23-23
In search of Emperor Penguins helicopters
10 Nights
20 - 30 Nov 2023
M/V Ortelius
108 Passengers
OTL24-23
Antarctica Base Camp
12 Nights
30 Nov - 12 Dec 2023
M/V Ortelius
108 Passengers
OTL21-23
Falklands South Georgia Antarctica
20 Nights
21 Oct - 10 Nov 2023
M/V Ortelius
108 Passengers
OTL25-24
Antarctica Base Camp
12 Nights
12 - 24 Dec 2023
M/V Ortelius
108 Passengers
OTL26-24
Antarctica Base Camp
12 Nights
24 Dec 2023 - 5 Jan 2024
M/V Ortelius
108 Passengers
OTL27-24
Antarctica Discovery and learning voyage
10 Nights
5 - 15 Jan 2024
M/V Ortelius
108 Passengers
OTL29-24
Falklands South Georgia Antarctica
19 Nights
2 - 21 Feb 2024
M/V Ortelius
108 Passengers
OTL31-24
Antarctica Base Camp
12 Nights
4 - 16 mar 2024
M/V Ortelius
108 Passengers
OTL32-24
Antarctica Polar Circle Deep South Discovery
13 Nights
16 - 29 Mar 2024
M/V Ortelius
108 Passengers
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Our Selected Antarctica Expedition Cruise Ships

Below you will find the range of ships we offer for our Antarctica cruise tours. Picking the right ship for your Antarctic experience is one of the most important steps in choosing the right trip for you so it is well worth taking the time to get to know the various options. Size of ship and level of comfort required are generally the questions you need to be asking yourself.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.

Small Ships

LESS THAN 80 PASSENGERS
Antarctica ship MV Ocean nova
M/V Ocean Nova
Air Cruise Ship | 72 Passengers

★★★

The Ocean Nova is used for Air Cruises out of Punta Arenas in Chile for those short on time or not keen on the Drake Passage crossing.
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Antarctica ship MV Magellan Explorer
M/V Magellan Explorer
Air Cruise Ship | 73 Passengers

★★★★

The Magellan Explorer is also used for Air Cruises and is a more modern ship purpose built for Antarctica with a good deal of comfort.
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Mid-Sized Boats

80 TO 150 PASSENGERS
M/V PLANCIUS
Expedition Ship | X Passengers

★★★

The ice-strengthened vessel Plancius is an ideal vessel for polar expedition cruises in the Arctic and Antarctic and offers mid-range comfort.
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M/V ORTELIUS
Expedition Ship | X Passengers

★★★

A classic old expedition vessel for the romantics adventurers who don’t mind more basic, but still clean and comfortable, facilities.
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Large Ships

150 OR MORE PASSENGERS
M/V HONDIUS
Expedition Ship | 170 Passengers

★★★★

A new vessel built in 2019 and equipped to a comfortable standard yet retaining the expedition feel most look for in an Antarctic Cruise.
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Antarctica ship MV Janssonius
M/V JANSSONIUS
Expedition Ship | 170 Passengers

★★★★

Brand new and planned to operate for the 2024-25 season the MV Janssonius is the sister ship to the Hondius offering comfortable expeditions.
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