Falklands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula
South Georgia
US$9,850
M/V Ortelius is an excellent ice-strengthened expedition ship for voyages throughout the Arctic and Antarctica. Aqua-Firma's in-house polar team have guided and lectured onboard and know the ship in-depth.
Ortelius has a unique combination of being one of the smallest expeditionary ships (108 passengers) with a high Lloyds 1A ice rated hull, giving her an advantage over other vessels. Her flexibility and strength facilitate exploration of some of the most challenging locations on the Planet. A broad portfolio offers everything from Classic Expedition cruises to Adventure Basecamp voyages where activities such as snow shoeing, kayaking, camping and photo workshops are included. On certain departures she carries 2 helicopters for exploring the Emperor colony in the Weddell Sea and for Antarctic Semi-Circumnavigation Voyages.
Contact our Polar Team to discuss ship options
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Triple Porthole Cabins (2) Twin Porthole Cabins (27) Twin Window Cabins (12) Twin Deluxe Cabins (2) Superior (6) |
Ortelius was built in 1989 for the Russian Academy of Science, but has since been refurbished and renamed. Ortelius was a Dutch cartographer who in 1570 published the first modern world atlas of the World-which at that time was the most expensive book ever printed.
She boasts plenty of open-deck spaces (including the bow) and a superb panoramic bridge which is accessible to passengers and a wonderful vantage point to stand beside the captain as he navigates through the ice. Ortelius offers comfortable all en suite accommodation, a restaurant, a bar and lecture room. Her voyages aim to offer our passengers a quality exploratory wildlife program, with a first class natural history team, endeavouring to spend as much time ashore as possible. She carries 11 zodiacs (60hp Yamaha), 9 of which are in use, while the remaining 2 are on reserve.
A considerable number of quadruple, triple and twin cabins offer attractive lower starting prices for our Polar voyages. Meanwhile, superior cabins offer greater space and more amenities for those seeking a higher standard accommodation. All cabins are spacious outside cabins with a minimum of two portholes or windows per cabin and all offer en-suite bathroom facilities.
Client review:
"..the expedition team was first class, we enjoyed their insights, knowledge, lectures and personalities tremendously. The food!!!!…. All spectacular. The Captain with his open bridge policy- a superlative experience- heavily influenced by the incredible staff on board.
It was the trip of a lifetime, and I wouldn’t hesitate recommending it to anyone…. I will look no further than booking here again."
C Pretorius (Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula Voyage)