![]() We arrive in Longyearbyen, the administrative capital of the Spitsbergen archipelago of which West Spitsbergen is the largest island. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises.ĭay 1: Embarkation and departure from Longyerbyen ![]() The final itinerary will be determined by the Expedition Leader on board. Programs may vary depending on local ice and weather conditions, the availability of landing sites and opportunities to see wildlife. PLEASE NOTE: A typical itinerary to North Spitsbergen is illustrated below. Ortelius has 34 highly experienced Russian nautical crew, 15 international catering staff, six guides and a doctor onboard. All cabins are spacious outside cabins with a minimum of two portholes or windows per cabin. There are five quadruple cabins with bunk beds and private facilities (these can also be used as triple or twin cabins) two twin cabins with two lower single berths and shared facilities 21 twin cabins with portholes, private toilet and shower and two single lower berths ten twin cabins with windows, private toilet and shower and two single lower berths six superior cabins with double beds, private toilet and shower and a separate day room, and one suite with a double bed, private toilet and shower and a separate day room. The vessel offers basic but comfortable cabins and public spaces. While the ship is very comfortable, the aim of all the expeditions is to spend as much time on shore as possible - you will be using the onboard 11 zodiacs and enjoying the company and knowledge of the nature guides. The maximum number of passengers is 106 with lots of open-deck spaces, two restaurants, a lecture room and a sauna. It was built in Poland in 1989 and has the highest ice-class notation and is therefore very suitable to navigate in solid one-year sea ice and loose multi-year pack ice. I will look no further than booking here again.The ice-strengthened vessel Ortelius is an excellent vessel for Polar expedition cruises in the frosty seas of the Arctic and Antarctica providing you with possibilities to adventure remote North Spitsbergen and beyond. It was the trip of a lifetime, and I wouldn’t hesitate recommending it to anyone…. The Captain with his open bridge policy- a superlative experience- heavily influenced by the incredible staff on board. ".the expedition team was first class, we enjoyed their insights, knowledge, lectures and personalities tremendously. All cabins are spacious outside cabins with a minimum of two portholes or windows per cabin and all offer en-suite bathroom facilities. Meanwhile, superior cabins offer greater space and more amenities for those seeking a higher standard accommodation. She carries 11 zodiacs (60hp Yamaha), 9 of which are in use, while the remaining 2 are on reserve.Ī considerable number of quadruple, triple and twin cabins offer attractive lower starting prices for our Polar voyages. 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. Ortelius offers comfortable all en suite accommodation, a restaurant, a bar and lecture room. 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 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. Ortelius was built in 1989 for the Russian Academy of Science, but has since been refurbished and renamed. Please click on any side photo to view ships gallery.Ģ0 x nautical & 19 x international hotel crew, inc: On certain departures she carries 2 helicopters for exploring the Emperor colony in the Weddell Sea and for Antarctic Semi-Circumnavigation Voyages.Ĭontact our Polar Team to discuss ship options 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. ![]() Her flexibility and strength facilitate exploration of some of the most challenging locations on the Planet. 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. 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.
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