Ortelius
EXPEDITION (108 GUESTS)STYLE: EXPEDITION
SIZE: 108 GUESTS
BUILT: 1989, refurbished 2012
The 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, who in 1570 published the first modern world atlas: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum or Theatre of the World. The Ortelius can accommodate 108 guests and has an abundance of open-deck spaces for watching wildlife and the impressive scenery as you sail past. She also has the highest ice-class notation (UL1, equivalent to 1A) making her perfect for polar expeditions.
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CABINS
The Ortelius quadruple porthole cabins are located on deck 3. Cabin features two portholes, 2 upper and lower berths, private shower and toilet, a flatscreen TV, a desk and chair, telephone and WiFi (supplemented), a hair dyer and a wardrobe.
The Ortelius Triple Porthole cabins are located on Deck 3. There are two portholes, one upper berth and two lower berths, a private shower and toilet, a flatscreen TV, a desk and chair, telephone and WiFi (supplemented), a hair dryer, a cabinet and a wardrobe.
The Ortelius Twin Porthole cabins are located on Deck 3 and Deck 4. They feature two portholes, two single bedS, a private shower and toilet, a flatscreen TV, a desk and chair, telephone and Wifi (supplemented), a hair dryer, cabinet and wardrobe.
The Ortelius Twin Window cabins are located on Deck 5. They feature two windows, two single beds, a small sofa, private shower and toilet, flatscreen TV, a desk and chair, telephone and WiFi (supplemented), a hair dryer, cabinet and wardrobe.
The Ortelius Twin Deluxe Cabins are located on deck 5. They can accommodate up to two guests featuring – three windows, two single beds, a sofa, private shower and toilet, Flatscreen TV, a desk and chair, telephone and WiFi (supplemented), refrigerator, coffee and tea maker, hair dryer, cabinet and wardrobe.
The Ortelius Superior cabins accommodate up to 2 guests and are located on Deck 5. They include 2 windows, a double bed, sofa, private shower and toilet, Flatscreen TV, desk and chair, telephone and WiFi (supplemented), refrigerator, coffee and tea maker, hair dryer, cabinet and a wardrobe.
DECK PLAN
SHIP DETAILS
Dining Room
Lecture room
Medical Centre
Observation lounge/Bar
Observation Deck
Voyage aboard the Ortelius as indicated in the itinerary.
All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea.
All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac.
Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes
Luggage transfer from pick-up point to the vessel on the day of embarkation, in Ushuaia.
Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia (directly after disembarkation).
Group transfer from the vessel in Bluff to the airport in Invercargill, on Ross Sea Voyage from Ushuaia to Bluff
Group transfer from Kelvin Hotel in Invercargill to the vessel in Bluff, on Ross Sea Voyage from Bluff to Ushuaia
During voyages to the Ross Sea and the Weddell Sea – In Search of Emperor penguins: ship-to-shore helicopter transfers (with no specific amount of helicopter time guaranteed).
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.
AECO fees and governmental taxes.
Comprehensive pre-departure material.
Staff and Crew: 50
Guests: 108
Dimensions: Length: 90.95 m Beam: 17.2m
Ice Class: UL1 (equivalent of 1A)
Speed: 10.5 knots maximum
Built: 1989, refurbished 2012
Operator: Oceanwide Expeditions
