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Antarctic Cruise – M/V Ortelius

Between 10 - 18 days
Antarctica
POA

About this trip

Built in Gdynia (Poland) in 1989, the M/V Ortelius, previously was named Marina Svetaeva. Now an expedition ship to Antarctica, it offers the highest ice-class notation and strong stability in the polar regions. Comfortably accommodating 106 passengers, Ortelius offers spacious outside cabins with private facilities. Accommodation ranges from 4 quad cabins (bunk beds), 2 triple porthole cabins (bunk beds), 25 twin porthole cabin with 2 single lower berths, 10 twin cabins with windows and 2 single lower berths, 6 superior cabins (double beds) with separate day room and 1 suite (double bed) with separate day room. The ships also offers open-deck spaces, two restaurants as well as a bar and lecture room. Furthermore, there are 11 zodiacs and 2 helicopters onboard, allowing plenty of time ashore.

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Pricing:

Pricing is in USD

Pricing is per person based on quad cabin occupancy

Sole occupancy pricing is available on application

Optional activities are at an additional cost per person.
Price Includes:
- Shipboard Accommodation
- All meals onboard including snacks, coffee & tea
- Shore Excursions and activities throughout the voyage by zodiac or helicopter
- Lectures given by naturalists and expedition staff
- Free use of rubber boots and snow shoes
- Pre- scheduled group transfer from the ship
  to airport in Ushuaia (directly after disembarkation)
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the cruise
- Comprehensive pre departure material
NB: Each ship will offer a slightly different cruise itinerary which may include a flight sector or preembarkation accommodation. Itineraries vary in duration, with more or less time being spent cruising the Falklands, South Georgia or the Antarctic Peninsula. These expeditions will be dependent on local weather and ice conditions.
Terms and Conditions:

Terms and conditions apply. Please contact Antarctic Travel Specialists for full details and departure dates.

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Itinerary

DayLocation Expand All
Days 1 - 19 SAMPLE ITINERARY AS FOLLOWS:
South Georgia
Day 1 Beagle Channel
Embark and set sail down the Beagle Channel. (D)
Day 2 Falkland Islands
Today you will cruise towards the Falkland Islands. (B, L, D)
Days 3 - 4 Falkland Islands
Explore the Falkland Islands the historic capital, Stanley or take a hike along the shore of Carcass Island to view the Magellanic and Gentoo penguins. (B, L, D)
Days 5 - 6 South Georgia
Set sail to South Georgia and enjoy a variety of talks from the ship’s polar experts on Antarctica. (B, L, D)
Days 7 - 10 South Georgia
Discover South Georgia with visits to Grytviken, the abandoned whaling village, the largest King penguin rookeries and the nesting grounds of the Wandering Albatross, and visit the grave of Sir Ernest Shackleton. (B, L, D)
Day 11 South Orkney
Sail into Antarctic waters towards South Orkney Islands. (B, L, D)
Day 12 South Orkney
In South Orkney you may visit the friendly Argentine base. (B, L, D)
Days 13 - 15 Antarctic Peninsula
Today, sail further south towards the Antarctic Peninsula and enjoy activities exploring the spectacular sights with up to two shore landings and zodiac excursions per day. (B, L, D)
Days 16 - 18 Drake Passage
Sail across the Drake Passage and enjoy the company of naturalists and fellow travellers, as you search for whales. (B, L, D)
Day 19 Ushuaia
Today you will arrive in Ushuaia, where you will disembark. (B)