Ortelius | Cruise Ship Antarctica

Ortelius | Cruise Ship Antarctica

Overview

The Ortelius is an ice-strengthened vessel that is ideal for polar expedition cruises in the Arctic and Antarctica. It has a high ice-class notation and can navigate in solid one-year sea ice and loose multi-year pack ice. The ship has a capacity of 108 passengers and offers comfortable cabins and public spaces. It is staffed by a team of experienced nautical crew, hotel crew, expedition staff, and a doctor.

The Ortelius offers a comfortable hotel standard, with two restaurants, a bar/lecture room, and plenty of open-deck spaces. The voyages are primarily developed to offer passengers a quality exploratory wildlife program, with a focus on spending as much time ashore as possible. The limited number of passengers on the Ortelius allows for maximum flexibility and wildlife opportunities.

Overall, the Ortelius is a well-suited ship for polar expedition cruises, offering a comfortable and flexible experience for passengers who are interested in exploring remote locations and seeing wildlife.

Gallery

Dining room | Ortelius
Lecture room | Ortelius

Cabins

Technical Specifications

  • Passengers: 108 passengers in 50 cabins
  • Staff & crew: Crew 44 | Guides 8 | Doctor 1
  • 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
Ortelius | Deck Plan

Itineraries

Ortelius
60% OFF
North Spitsbergen Explorer - Into the pack ice - Polar Bear Special
From USD 2600,00 pp
Arctic
8 Days
North Spitsbergen Explorer Into The Pack Ice Polar Bear Special
  • Day 1 : Largest town, biggest island
  • Day 2-7 : North Spitsbergen’s natural beauty, wildlife, and multi-day pack-ice
  • Day 8 : There and back again
Read more ...
Ortelius
60% OFF
North Spitsbergen Explorer - Into the pack ice - Summer Solstice - Polar Bear Special
From USD 2600,00 pp
Arctic
8 Days
North Spitsbergen Explorer Into The Pack Ice Summer Solstice Polar Bear Special
  • Day 1 : Largest town, biggest island
  • Day 2-7 : North Spitsbergen’s natural beauty, wildlife, and multi-day pack-ice
  • Day 8 : There and back again
Read more ...
Ortelius
60% OFF
North Spitsbergen Basecamp - Free kayaking, Hiking, Photo Workshop, Cleaning the Shores
From USD 2600,00 pp
Arctic
8 Days
North Spitsbergen Basecamp Free Kayaking, Hiking, Photo Workshop, Cleaning The Shores
  • Day 1 : Largest town, biggest island
  • Day 2 : Kongsfjorden and Blomstrandhalvøya
  • Day 3 : Exploring the North West
Read more ...
Ortelius
East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes
From USD 5650,00 pp
Arctic
10 Days
East Greenland, Scoresby Sund Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes
  • Day 1 : On the Iceland road
  • Day 2 : Sailing to east Greenland
  • Day 3 : Arriving at Earth’s largest fjord
Read more ...
Ortelius
Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica - Photographic Special
From USD 14250,00 pp
Antarctica
21 Days
Falklands, South Georgia And Antarctica Photographic Special
  • Day 1 : Sandy Argentine beaches
  • Day 2 – 3 : Sea life, sea birds
  • Day 4 : Finding the Falklands
Read more ...
Ortelius
Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters
From USD 12900,00 pp
Antarctica
11 Days
Weddell Sea – In Search Of The Emperor Penguin, Incl. Helicopters
  • Day 1 : End of the world, start of a journey
  • Day 2 - 3 : Path of the polar explorers
  • Day 4 - 7 : Entering Antarctica
Read more ...
Ortelius
Remote Weddell Sea Explorer incl. South Georgia - South Sandwich Islands - Neuschwabenland - Larsen Ice Shelf - Paulet and Devil Island - Elephant Island, incl. helicopters
From USD 26500,00 pp
Antarctica
28 Days
Remote Weddell Sea Explorer Incl. South Georgia South Sandwich Islands Neuschwabenland Larsen Ice Shelf Paulet And Devil Island Elephant Island, Incl. Helicopters
  • Day 1-3 : End of the world, start of a journey
  • Day 4 – 6 : South Georgia journey
  • Day 7-8 : Sea Days
Read more ...
Ortelius
Antarctica - Weddell Sea Explorer Basecamp - free polar activities (kayaking, hiking, photo workshop)
From USD 9700,00 pp
Antarctica
13 Days
Antarctica Weddell Sea Explorer Basecamp Free Polar Activities (kayaking, Hiking, Photo Workshop)
  • Day 1 : End of the world, start of a journey
  • Day 2-3 : Path of the polar explorers
  • Day 4-10 : Entering the Weddell Sea
Read more ...
Ortelius
North Sea - Vlissingen to Aberdeen
From USD 300,00 pp
Arctic
3 Days
North Sea Vlissingen To Aberdeen
  • Day 1 : Northward bound
  • Day 2 : Sea life on the move
  • Day 3 : Sights of the Granite City
Read more ...
Ortelius
Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding
From USD 3050,00 pp
Arctic
10 Days
Arctic Ocean Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding
  • Day 1 : Sights of the Granite City
  • Day 2 : Birds, seals, and world-famous knits
  • Day 3 – 4 : Jan Mayen marine life
Read more ...
Ortelius
North Spitsbergen Basecamp – Summer Solstice - Free Kayaking, Hiking, Photo Workshop, Diving (supplemented)
From USD 4450,00 pp
Arctic
8 Days
North Spitsbergen Basecamp – Summer Solstice Free Kayaking, Hiking, Photo Workshop, Diving (supplemented)
  • Day 1 : Largest town, biggest island
  • Day 2 : Kongsfjorden and Blomstrandhalvøya
  • Day 3 : Exploring the North West
Read more ...
Ortelius
East Spitsbergen - Home of the Polar Bear, Including Long Hikes & Cleaning the Shores
From USD 4450,00 pp
Arctic
8 Days
East Spitsbergen Home Of The Polar Bear, Including Long Hikes & Cleaning The Shores
  • Day 1 : Largest town, biggest island
  • Day 2 : Spectacular Hornsund
  • Day 3 : Long excursion at Diskobukta
Read more ...
Ortelius
Around Spitsbergen incl. Nordaustlandet
From USD 5900,00 pp
Arctic
10 Days
Around Spitsbergen Incl. Nordaustlandet
  • Day 1 : Largest town, biggest island
  • Day 2 - 9 : Clockwise circumnavigation of West Spitsbergen
  • Day 10 : There and back again
Read more ...
Ortelius
Bellingshausen Sea / Peter I Island + Ellsworth Land - incl. helicopters
From USD 24500,00 pp
Antarctica
25 Days
Bellingshausen Sea / Peter I Island + Ellsworth Land Incl. Helicopters
  • Day 1 : End of the world, start of a journey
  • Day 2 - 3 : Path of the polar explorers
  • Day 4 - 6 : Antarctic Peninsula
Read more ...
Ortelius
Remote Weddell Sea Explorer - incl. helicopters
From USD 27550,00 pp
Antarctica
28 Days
Remote Weddell Sea Explorer Incl. Helicopters
  • Day 1-3 : End of the world, start of a journey
  • Day 4 – 6 : South Georgia journey
  • Day 7-8 : Sea Days
Read more ...
Ortelius
Antarctica - Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery voyage - Aurora Australis / Southern Lights
From USD 10950,00 pp
Antarctica
13 Days
Antarctica Polar Circle Deep South Discovery Voyage Aurora Australis / Southern Lights
  • Day 1 : End of the world, start of a journey
  • Day 2 - 3 : Path of the polar explorers
  • Day 4 - 10 : Sights of late summer Antarctica
Read more ...

Departures

Ortelius |  antartida Cruise

Why travel with us?

Galapagos experienceOver 21 years of experience
South America & Antarctica SpecialistsSouth America & Antarctica Specialists
Galapagos packagesSet and Tailor-made packages
Galapagos cruisesThe best last-minute cruise deals
Galapagos trips24/7 Customer service during your trip
Galapagos experienceMulti-Destination packages

Would you like to know why booking with us is the best choice?

Discover the Benefits