
Title: | Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage |
Dates: | |
Tripcode: | OTL26-23 |
Duration: | 10 nights |
Ship: | m/v Ortelius |
Embarkation: | Ushuaia |
Disembarkation: | Ushuaia |
Language: | English speaking voyage |
Important: | Camping, kayaking and diving are optional activities. Experience with cold-water diving and dry-suit dives (at least 30) is a must! |
More about: |
Antarctica cruises Antarctic Peninsula cruises South Shetland Islands cruises |
All itineraries are for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on ice, weather, and wildlife conditions. Landings are subject to site availabilities, permissions, and environmental concerns per IAATO regulations. Official sailing plans and landing slots are scheduled with IAATO prior to the start of the season, but the expedition leader determines the final plan. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises. The average cruising speed for our vessel is 10.5 knots.
This Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands cruise delivers you into a landscape of dark rugged rock, pure white snow, and a fantastic variety of wildlife. Come say hello to whales, seals, and thousands of penguins.
Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey
Day 2 - 3: Path of the polar explorers
Day 4 - 7: Enter the Antarctic
Port Lockroy – After sailing through the Neumayer Channel, you may get a chance to visit the former British research station – now a museum and post office – of Port Lockroy on Goudier Island. You may also be able to partake in activities around Jougla Point, meeting gentoo penguins and blue-eyed shags.
Day 8: Scenes of South Shetland
Day 9 - 10: Familiar seas, familiar friends
Day 11: There and back again
Highlights you might experience
m/v Ortelius
Fortified for both poles of the planet, the ice-strengthened Ortelius is thoroughly outfitted to provide you an up-close experience of the Arctic and Antarctic. Full ship info »
ACTIVITIES YOU CAN PARTICIPATE IN
Camping
210 USD 4 places left
Kayaking
on request This activity is currently sold out. You can request to be added to the waitlist in case of a cancellation.
Snowshoeing
FREE
Diving
on request This activity is currently sold out. You can request to be added to the waitlist in case of a cancellation.
Cabins & Prices
Quadruple Porthole
- 2 portholes
- 2 upper / lower berths
- Private shower & toilet
- Desk & chair
- Flatscreen TV
- Telephone & WiFi (supplemented)
- Hair dryer
- Safe deposit box
- Ample storage space
Complete cabin
33600 USD
Price for the complete cabin, fully occupied.
Sharing berth
8400 USD
Share your cabin with others for the best price
Triple Porthole
- 2 portholes
- 1 upper / lower berth + 1 single lower berth
- Private shower & toilet
- Desk & chair
- Flatscreen TV
- Telephone & WiFi (supplemented)
- Hair dryer
- Safe deposit box
- Ample storage space
Complete cabin
31050 USD
Price for the complete cabin, fully occupied.
Sharing berth
10350 USD
Share your cabin with others for the best price
Twin Porthole
- 2 portholes
- 2 lower berths
- Private shower & toilet
- Desk & chair
- Flatscreen TV
- Telephone & WiFi (supplemented)
- Hair dryer
- Safe deposit box
- Ample storage space
Complete cabin
20700 USD
Price for the complete cabin, fully occupied.
Single cabin
17595 USD
Price for the complete cabin occupied by 1 person (1.7x the shared rate).
Sharing berth
10350 USD
Share your cabin with others for the best price
Twin Window
- 2 windows
- 2 lower berths
- Private shower & toilet
- Desk & chair
- Flatscreen TV
- Telephone & WiFi (supplemented)
- Hair dryer
- Safe deposit box
- Ample storage space
Complete cabin
21600 USD
Price for the complete cabin, fully occupied.
Single cabin
18360 USD
Price for the complete cabin occupied by 1 person (1.7x the shared rate).
Sharing berth
10800 USD
Share your cabin with others for the best price
Twin Deluxe
- 3 windows
- 2 lower berths
- Private shower & toilet
- Desk & chair
- Small sofa
- Refrigerator
- Coffee & tea maker
- Flatscreen TV
- Telephone & WiFi (supplemented)
- Hair dryer
- Safe deposit box
- Ample storage space
Complete cabin
22900 USD
Price for the complete cabin, fully occupied.
Single cabin
19465 USD
Price for the complete cabin occupied by 1 person (1.7x the shared rate).
Sharing berth
11450 USD
Share your cabin with others for the best price
Superior
- 2 windows (minimum)
- 1 double bed
- 1 single (sofa) bed
- Private shower & toilet
- Desk & chair
- Flatscreen TV
- Telephone & WiFi (supplemented)
- Refrigerator
- Coffee & tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Safe deposit box
- Ample storage space
Complete cabin
24700 USD
Price for the complete cabin, fully occupied.
Single cabin
20995 USD
Price for the complete cabin occupied by 1 person (1.7x the shared rate).