Ortelius Liveaboard, Antarctica
6.8 Review score - Free Internet
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Aircon Cabins
“the icebergs and minke whales, clear waters beautiful skies”
Highlights
The Ortelius cruise ship offers exciting expeditions to the Antarctic Peninsula from November to March each year. There is a wide range of itineraries to choose from, including the popular 'Basecamp' departures. During these trips, all activities are complimentary, including camping, kayaking, snowshoeing/hiking, mountaineering, and photo workshops, as well as the standard shore excursions and zodiac rides. Other trips include exploring the Weddell Sea in search of Emperor Penguins, where you will enjoy helicopter rides in the search. Whichever Antarctic cruise you choose, you will be looked after by the highly experienced expedition specialists, including one expedition leader, one assistant, and 6 lecturers/guides. The Ortelius holds the highest ice-class notation available, making her more than adequate for these voyages.
Topside, the 91m Ortelius accommodates 108 guests across several decks. There are 53 cabins on board, and options range from Quadruple share to Superior. All cabins have private toilet/shower facilities, a desk, a chair, a TV, a telephone, a hairdryer, and ample storage space. The Deluxe and Superior cabins also have a sofa, refrigerator, and tea & coffee-making facilities. Offering all the comforts of a standard hotel, the social areas include a spacious dining room, lounge, bar, and lecture room, as well as a deck with viewing space for wildlife spotting.
The Ortelius liveaboard also offers Polar dive trips to the Antarctic Peninsula in January, February, and March each year. Diving the Antarctica and Sub-Antarctic Islands is a unique experience, and not something many people have the opportunity to experience. This region remains unspoiled, and divers will have the chance to see penguins, sea lions, and possibly even leopard seals underwater. The diving is shallow, around 20m/60ft, and can be from shallow ice diving, shore diving, or a zodiac. Besides diving next to stunning ice floes, there is other interesting marine life such as kelp walls, sea snails, starfish, and giant isopods. The dive team leaders aboard the Ortelius are experts in their field and aim to offer 1 - 2 dives per day, depending on local ice and weather conditions. Divers need to have strong experience in cold-water and dry-suit diving.
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Included: VAT, Port Fees, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries.
Required Extras: Environment Tax, Fuel Surcharge, National Park Fees, Visas and Fees.
Optional Extras: Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Diving Package, Extra Dives, Kayaks, Laundry / Pressing Services.
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Ortelius Reviews
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- 6.8 Review score
- Vessel 7.0
- Crew 8.0
- Food 10.0
- Diving 2.0
- Value 7.0
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- 6.4 Review score
- dolores O
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United States
pretty good except for the lack or tardiness in communication from the leader on daily activities or changes to the activities
the icebergs and minke whales, clear waters beautiful skies
- Recommended for
- easy to move around, friendliness of passengers and crew
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- 7.2 Good
- John
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Australia
The whole experience was sensational.
ONE BIG HIGHLIGHT
- Recommended for
- 1. ANTARCTIC PENINSULA 2. CREW 3. DINING
