


Ortelius Liveaboard, Arctic Circle, Antarctica, Norway, Iceland, Argentina
Ortelius was made specially for ice navigation in the Polar Region. The boat has the highest ice-class notation. Boat’s team members are highly experienced expedition specialists. Ortelius offer high standards of hotel accommodation on board. Boat’s guests can discover the wildlife, spot whales, dolphins, penguins and a variety of birds, visit research stations.
Boat Interior
Ortelius accommodates up to 123 passengers on board. There are 53 cabins. 4 quad cabins have two lower and two upper beds. There are 2 triple cabins that can be used also as a twin cabin. 27 twin rooms have portholes and 12 twin cabins have windows. Also, you can share with another passenger one of the deluxe rooms or stay at the superior that has a double bed. All staterooms are modern, has a private shower. Passengers will get all the comfort of the hotel staying.
But don’t stay in the room all the time. You will get a chance to spot birds, whales, dolphins when staying on the open deck. And of course, it’s better to stay outside to enjoy the amazing blue ice of icebergs.
Itinerary features
Ortelius can offer various destinations Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, Norwegian Sea sail around Spitsbergen. It’s a definitely unique and special experience, Lot’s of activities can be also offered from the workshops, lectures, mountaineering to basecamp, helicopter trips and polar diving. Search for humpback whales or emperor penguin, and various breeds of petrel. Enjoy some of the same experiences encountered by the great polar explorers who first charted these regions. Boat’s passengers will have an amazing opportunity to witnesses to the hardships of 19th-century sailors. Trips to Norway is great for the opportunity to see one of the biggest and one of the most dangerous and at the same time amazing creatures in the world orcas.
When to Go
The Antarctic Peninsula has a warmer and wetter climate; above freezing temperatures are common in the summer months. The average temperature for summer months ranges between -2C (28,4F) +5C (41F). For Norway the average temperature during the summer 10C (50 F). Svalbard is usually around -16 to -12 degrees Celsius (3 to 10 F) during the winter, and between 4 to 6C (39 to 43 F) in the summer.
Cabins

Quad Cabin
Quad Cabin
Quad Cabin
Deck:
Bedding:2 Twin Beds + 2 Twin Beds (Bunk-Style)
Max occupancy:4 Guests
Number of Cabins:4 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
There are 2 portholes, 2 upper / lower berths, private shower & toilet, desk & chair, flatscreen TV, telephone & WiFi (supplemented), hair dryer, ample storage space. Cabins can also be used as triple or twin cabins. All cabins are spacious, all cabins have private shower and toilet

Triple Cabin
Triple Cabin
Triple Cabin
Deck:
Bedding:2 Twin Beds + 1 Twin Bed (Bunk-Style)
Max occupancy:3 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
Cabin with 2 portholes, 1 upper / lower berth + 1 single lower berth, private shower & toilet, desk & chair, flatscreen TV, telephone & WiFi (supplemented), hair dryer, ample storage space. These can also be used as quads or twin cabins. All cabins are spacious, all cabins have private shower and toilet

Twin Cabin with Porthole
Twin Cabin with Porthole
Twin Cabin with Porthole
Deck:
Bedding:Twin Beds
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:27 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
2 portholes, 2 lower berths, private shower & toilet, desk & chair, flatscreen TV, telephone & WiFi (supplemented), hair dryer, ample storage space. All cabins are spacious, all cabins have private shower and toilet

Twin Cabin with Windows
Twin Cabin with Windows
Twin Cabin with Windows
Deck:
Bedding:Twin Beds
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:12 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
2 windows, 2 lower berths, private shower & toilet, desk & chair, flatscreen TV, telephone & WiFi (supplemented), hair dryer, ample storage space. All cabins are spacious, all cabins have private shower and toilet

Twin Deluxe
Twin Deluxe
Twin Deluxe
Deck:
Bedding:Twin Beds
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
3 windows, 2 lower berths, private shower & toilet, desk & chair, small sofa, refrigerator, coffee & tea maker, flatscreen TV, telephone & WiFi (supplemented), hair dryer, ample storage space. All cabins are spacious, all cabins have private shower and toilet

Superior Cabin
Superior Cabin
Superior Cabin
Deck:
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:6 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
2 windows (minimum), 1 double bed, 1 single (sofa) bed, private shower & toilet, desk & chair, flatscreen TV, telephone & WiFi (supplemented), refrigerator, coffee & tea maker, hairdryer, ample storage space. All cabins are spacious, all cabins have private shower and toilet

Boat Specification
Dive Facilities
- Tenders for Diving
- Dive Deck
Boat navigation & safety
Full safety
Food & Drinks
- Western Food
- Dietary Restrictions
- Buffet Style
- Alcoholic Beverages and Spirits
Onboard Facilities
- Onboard Kayaks
- Audio & Video Entertainment
- Indoor Saloon
- Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
- Land Excursions