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.
Trip dates, price & live availability
Cabins
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
Lecture Room & Bar/Observation Lounge
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.
Itineraries
More information
Practical information
Language
English
Electricity
220v, 60Hz
Local Currency
Credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or cash (Euro or Dollar)
