Ortelius
Former research vessel offering authentic expedition atmosphere
108 passengers 
Oceanwide Expeditions, Poseidon Expeditions
43 expeditions
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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Quick Facts
- Passenger Capacity
- 108
- Cabin Types
- 7
- Amenities
- 1
- Available Expeditions
- 43
- Operated By
- Oceanwide Expeditions, Poseidon Expeditions
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