MV Ortelius polar expedition vessel

Ortelius

  • Vessel details

    ORTELIUS

    “Ortelius” was built in Gdynia, Poland in 1989, was named “Marina Svetaeva”, and served as a special purpose vessel for the Russian Academy of Science. The vessel is re-flagged and renamed “Ortelius”. “Ortelius” is classed by Lloyd’s Register in London and flies the Cyprus flag. The vessel has the highest ice-class notation (UL1 equivalent to 1A) and is therefore very suitable to navigate in solid one-year sea ice and loose multi-year pack ice. “Ortelius” is a great expedition vessel for 116 passengers with lots of open-deck spaces. The vessel is manned by 22 highly experienced international nautical crew, 19 international hotel crew, 8 expedition staff (1 expedition leader, 1 assistant expedition leader and 6 guides/lecturers), and 1 doctor. Ortelius offers a comfortable hotel standard, with a u-shaped, a bar and a lecture room. Our voyages are primarily developed to offer our passengers a quality exploratory wildlife program, trying to spend as much time ashore as possible. As the number of passengers is limited to approximately 116 on the “Ortelius”, flexibility assures maximum wildlife opportunities. “Ortelius” carries 10 zodiacs. The zodiac engines are 60hp Yamaha.

    Features & Facilities
    • Comfotable hotel standard
    • Bar
    • Lecture Room
    • Spacious Observation Decks
    • Open Bridge
    • Helipad
    • Small gym
    • Internet/Wifi
    Key Facts
    Luxury star rating: 3
    Guests #: 116
    Crew #: 52
    Ice Class: 1A
    Speed: 12
    Refurbished:
    Technical Specs
    Year built:
    Length: 91m
    Width: 17
    Draft:
    Tonnage: 4575
    Registry: Cyprus
    Elec Outlets: 220V / 2 Round Pin
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  • Cabin options

    Premier Cabins

    Twin Porthole

    15m2 / 161ft2

    Twin porthole cabin with private facilities

    Description

    Cabin feautrs 2 x Lower berths, private facilities and a porthole. These cabins are among the best value twin cabins available and book out extremely quickly

    Cabin Features

    • - 2 x Lower bunks
    • - Desk
    • - Private bathroom

    Twin Porthole

    15m2 / 161ft2
    2 x Lower bunks
    Twin porthole cabin with private facilities
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    Premier Cabins

    Quadruple Porthole

    13m2 / 139ft2

    An excellent cabin choice for single travellers or families of 4

    Description

    Quad cabins feature 2 x Upper and 2 x Lower bunks, private facilities, deck, ample storage and a porthole. *Same sex cabin

    Cabin Features

    Quadruple Porthole

    13m2 / 139ft2
    Many facilities
    An excellent cabin choice for single travellers or families of 4
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    Triple Porthole

    13m2 / 139ft2

    An excellent cabin choice for single travellers or families of 3

    Description

    Triple cabins feature 2 x Lower bunks and 1 x Upper bunk, private facilities, deck, ample storage and a porthole. *Same sex cabin

    Cabin Features

    Triple Porthole

    13m2 / 139ft2
    Many facilities
    An excellent cabin choice for single travellers or families of 3
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    Premier Cabins

    Twin Window

    17m2 / 182ft2

    Twin private cabin with window

    Description

    Twin window cabin with 2 x Lower berths, private facilities, desk and a small small couch

    Cabin Features

    Twin Window

    17m2 / 182ft2
    Many facilities
    Twin private cabin with window
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    Premier Cabins

    Twin Deluxe

    17m2 / 182ft2

    Private corner cabin with private facilities

    Description

    Corner twin window cabin with 2 x Lower berths, private facilities, desk, fredge, coffee/tea facilities and a TV

    Cabin Features

    Twin Deluxe

    17m2 / 182ft2
    Many facilities
    Private corner cabin with private facilities
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    Premier Cabins

    Superior

    19m2 / 204ft2

    Superior suite cabin with excellent positioning

    Description

    These cabins feature 1 x double bed and a sofa, window, private facilities, desk, fredge, coffee/tea facilities and a TV

    Cabin Features

    Superior

    19m2 / 204ft2
    Many facilities
    Superior suite cabin with excellent positioning
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    Superior Twin

    15m2 / 161ft2

    Superior twin cabin with private facilities

    Description

    The Superior twin cabins feature 2 x twin beds, private facilities and an enlarged window

    Cabin Features

    • - 2 x Lower bunks
    • - Desk
    • - Private bathroom

    Superior Twin

    15m2 / 161ft2
    2 x Lower bunks
    Superior twin cabin with private facilities
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This Ship's voyages

Available for booking

ortelius weddell sea antarctica cruise

Weddell Sea - In search of the Emperor Penguin incl. helicopters

Ortelius
116
11 days

Go in search of the elusive Emperor penguins on Snow Hill Island with the assistance of helicopters, this is one of our most exciting expeditions.

Available for booking

ortelius polar bear cruise

Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice

Ortelius
116
10 days

Completely circumnavigate Spitsbergen onboard the Ortelius. The exciting Arctic cruise goes deep into the Arctic to search for Polar bears.

Available for booking

ortelius christmas south georgia and antarctica cruise

Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Ortelius
116
21 days

Explore the Antarctic Peninsula and the sub-Antarctic islands on board the Ortelius.