The Ortelius offers a wide array of activities including kayaking, camping and helicopter rides. Snow Shoeing, Zodiac cruising, Ship Cruise, Enrichment Program, Shore Excursion. In 2016, deck 4 was completely refurbished, as was deck 5 in 2014. Ice-strengthened for both poles of the planet. Download this stock image: MV Ortelius ice-strengthened cruise ship with passengers disembarked onto ice Deception Island Antarctic Peninsula Antarctica. The deck space is large on the Ortelius and the interior has a comfortable feel to it with several restaurants, a bar, lounge and sauna. The ship is managed by 34 highly experienced Russian nautical crew members and the captain operates an open-bridge system for best possible viewing. With a superbly strong hull, the Ortelius is able to tackle both multi-year pack ice and solid sea ice as it navigates its way through some of the most epic landscapes on earth.Ĭarrying only a 100 passengers, the Ortelius is a fabulous vessel for wildlife watching as it is able to make it’s way into most ports and small bays with ease. The 1989-built MV Ortelius cruise ship is an ice-strengthened polar expedition vessel.
The expedition staff far surpassed all my expectations. That's why I didn't mind the rather poor design of Ortelius (the lecture room practically guarantees seasickness, uncomfortable bar.
Magic occurred when a humpback played within 5 feet of our zodiac for about 10 minutes.read more. Cabin: Only few ships go into the Ross Sea. The Ortelius has the highest ice-class notation – UL1 equivalent to 1A and sails both the Arctic and Antarctic oceans. Penguins, seals, humpback whales, landscapes, sunrises, sunsets. Built in Poland in 1989 for the Russian Academy of Science, the Ortelius was originally named “Marina Svetaeva” and is one of the most popular vessels in Antarctica.
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