Ortelius
Ship overview:
Named after the Dutch cartographer Abraham Ortelius, she’s an outstanding expedition ship with a hard won reputation for navigating some of the Polar region's most challenging waters.
From $2,800
Prices based on two people sharing108 passengers
Constructed in 1989
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Swoop says
What I like about the Ortelius is the unmistakable tang of her original working ship roots as soon as you board, in spite of extensive recent refurbishment throughout. The pleasing result is the feeling of being on a real expedition, but without the traditional discomfort and months at sea.
Alex Mudd Head of Swoop Arctic
Why we like the Ortelius cruise ship
- A solid former research vessel with a superior ice strengthened hull and a wide beam means there are few places this ship can’t reach
- Benefiting from substantial recent investment, this vessel offers modern, functional 3* comfort without losing any of its former character
- A good choice of functional, well proportioned and airy ensuite cabins
- Large deck space provides an ideal platform for wildlife watching and means everyone has plenty of space
Watch our inspection of the Ortelius
Trips aboard Ortelius
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Let the midnight sun guide the way as you sail north to Phippsoya, just 540 miles from the geographical North Pole. En route you'll experience calving glaciers and teeming colonies of seabirds, walrus and whales, all while keeping a sharp…
- 8 Days
- $4,450
Scouting Svalbard’s ice floes for wildlife by zodiac and on foot, cruising the magnificent 14th of July glacier and reaching the world’s most northerly settlement at Ny Ålesund are just some of this 10-day voyage’s many highlights. There's also the…
- 10 Days
- $7,028
Beginning deep inside the High Arctic and finishing in subarctic Iceland, we like this voyage for its diversity, sense of journey and extended time exploring East Greenland. Zodiac cruising among towering icebergs, glimpsing the Northern Lights and tracking musk oxen…
- 14 Days
- $12,031
Setting sail from Scotland, this iconic journey island hops its way northwards before bisecting the Arctic Circle and spending time exploring the captivating Arctic archipelago of Svalbard. The little-visited islands of Fair Isle and Jan Mayen are a real treat,…
- 10 Days
- $2,800
Using the ship as your comfortable ‘basecamp’ and travelling slower to enable more time for exploring each location – on foot, by kayak and through the lens of your camera – this is an ideal trip for the active traveller seeking quality…
- 8 Days
- $4,450
Watch your ship navigate the pack ice
What our customers think of Ortelius
We had a great time in the Arctic on Ortelius. It was a real thrill going into the ice with the ship, something we haven’t done before. The expedition staff were really knowledgeable, kept us safe, and we enjoyed the zodiac outings, walks on the land and the lectures and talks.
Travelled: August 2017
Declan - UK
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Onboard Communications & Facilities
- WiFi: Free daily allowance of 1.5Gb, which resets every 24hrs. Additional data is available at EUR €25 for 5Gb or EUR €50 for 10Gb. Note that internet access is only for light data traffic
- Telephone card: EUR €25 for approximately 25 minutes, depending on the destination you are calling.
- Ship-based email: EUR €5 set up fee + EUR €15 for a 7-10 day trip; EUR €20 for a 11-12 day trip; EUR €25 for an 18 day trip; EUR €50 for a 30 day trip.
- Plugs: European 220V two-round-pinned sockets.
- In all cabins: Towels, toiletries and a hair dryer.
- Laundry service: Available at additional cost.
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