Meanwhile, superior cabins offer greater space and more amenities for those seeking a higher standard accommodation. She carries 11 zodiacs (60hp Yamaha), 9 of which are in use, while the remaining 2 are on reserve.Ī considerable number of quadruple, triple and twin cabins offer attractive lower starting prices for our Polar voyages. Her voyages aim to offer our passengers a quality exploratory wildlife program, with a first class natural history team, endeavouring to spend as much time ashore as possible. Ortelius offers comfortable all en suite accommodation, a restaurant, a bar and lecture room. She boasts plenty of open-deck spaces (including the bow) and a superb panoramic bridge which is accessible to passengers and a wonderful vantage point to stand beside the captain as he navigates through the ice. Ortelius was a Dutch cartographer who in 1570 published the first modern world atlas of the World-which at that time was the most expensive book ever printed. Ortelius was built in 1989 for the Russian Academy of Science, but has since been refurbished and renamed. Please click on any side photo to view ships gallery.Ģ0 x nautical & 19 x international hotel crew, inc: On certain departures she carries 2 helicopters for exploring the Emperor colony in the Weddell Sea and for Antarctic Semi-Circumnavigation Voyages.Ĭontact our Polar Team to discuss ship options A broad portfolio offers everything from Classic Expedition cruises to Adventure Basecamp voyages where activities such as snow shoeing, kayaking, camping and photo workshops are included. Her flexibility and strength facilitate exploration of some of the most challenging locations on the Planet. Ortelius has a unique combination of being one of the smallest expeditionary ships (108 passengers) with a high Lloyds 1A ice rated hull, giving her an advantage over other vessels. M/V Ortelius is an excellent ice-strengthened expedition ship for voyages throughout the Arctic and Antarctica. Aqua-Firma's in-house polar team have guided and lectured onboard and know the ship in-depth.
0 kommentar(er)
