Ortelius expedition vessel in Antarctic waters
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Ortelius

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Former research vessel offering authentic expedition atmosphere

108 passengers Oceanwide Expeditions
Oceanwide Expeditions, Poseidon Expeditions
28 upcoming departures

About Ortelius

Ortelius is an ice-strengthened vessel, originally built in 1989 as Marina Svetaeva for the Russian Academy of Science. It was later re-flagged and renamed after the cartographer Abraham Ortelius. The ship can accommodate up to 108 passengers and is equipped with 10 Zodiacs for shore landings. It offers comfortable cabins, a bar, a lecture room, and ample open-deck spaces for wildlife viewing.

Cabin Categories

Quadruple Porthole

Up to 4
✓ Private facilities

Superior

Up to 3
6 cabins ✓ Private facilities

Triple Porthole

Up to 3
2 cabins ✓ Private facilities

Twin Deluxe

Up to 2
2 cabins ✓ Private facilities

Twin Porthole

Up to 2
27 cabins ✓ Private facilities

Twin Window

Up to 2
12 cabins ✓ Private facilities

quadruple Porthole

Up to 4
4 cabins ✓ Private facilities

Onboard Amenities

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Free Satellite WiFi

Complimentary satellite internet connection

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Upcoming departures

28 upcoming departures

Quick Facts

Passenger Capacity
108
Cabin Types
7
Amenities
1
Upcoming departures
28
Historical departures
15
Operated By
Oceanwide Expeditions, Poseidon Expeditions

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