Ship: m/v Ortelius
On Friday June the 26th, Captain Ernesto Barria Vargas, long time captain with Oceanwide Expeditions and the present master of our vessel Ortelius has been rewarded by the city of Valparaiso in Chile with a honorary reward recognizing his excellent work and his career as a Chilean Captain.
Oceanwide Expeditions is proud to have Captain Barria as one of its captains and we congratulate him with receiving this reward for his outstanding work.
This expansive voyage explores one of the most remote, scenic, wildlife-filled regions on Earth: the great Weddell Sea
OTL29a26 This adventurous expedition explores one of the least-visited areas on Earth, Antarctica’s amazing Weddell Sea. After visiting some of the same sites
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
22 Jan - 18 Feb, 2026
Price:
24750 USD
Chase the unknown. Chase adventure. Chase polar history.
OTL30a26 On this extraordinary journey, we navigate the unexplored waters around Lazarev Bay and the mysterious Glinka Islands, a region where old aerial photo
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
18 Feb - 4 Mar, 2026
Price:
12100 USD
The best activity voyage in Antarctica
OTL30b26 The Deep South Basecamp experience offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy the Antarctic region. This expedition allows you to (long) hike, s
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
4 Mar - 17 Mar, 2026
Price:
11200 USD
The best activity voyage in the iconic Weddell Sea
OTL31a26 The Weddell Sea Explorer Basecamp voyage offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy the wildlife-rich Weddell Sea. During this expedition in one
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
17 Mar - 29 Mar, 2026
Price:
9700 USD
Cross the North Sea to the picturesque and historic Scottish city of Aberdeen, enjoying local wildlife and fascinating lectures
OTL01-26 Search for whales, seals, and seabirds on a scenic voyage from our home port of Vlissingen to culturally rich Aberdeen, the "Granite City" of northeas
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
25 May - 27 May, 2026
Price:
300 USD