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PLA28-19, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula - Basecamp
The Gerlache Strait is the strait that separates the Palmer Archipelago from the Antarctic Peninsula. The Belgica Expedition, under command
PLA27-19, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula
After tea and cake Sara gave a lecture entitled ‘Seals of the Southern Ocean’ in the dining room, she explained the difference between true
OTL30-19, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula
At 2 o’clock in the afternoon everybody on the ship was called deck by deck to the “vacuum party”, follow-ing the IAATO rules, to clean the
PLA26-19, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula
We were all super keen to see these giants of the ocean and were soon rewarded of some excellent sightings of humpback and fin whales, we al
PLA25-18, trip log, Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula
We awoke to a bright sunny day but there was a strong breeze blowing. Nonetheless most of headed on deck to take in the views of the approac
PLA24-18, trip log, Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula
Our first landing of the day, and indeed of the trip, was Carcass Island, owned and operated by Rob and Lorraine McGill. The island sits in
OTL27-19, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula - Basecamp
Happy New Year! 2019 welcomed us with calm seas, blue skies, fantastic colours and stunning landscape wrapped all around the ship. In the ea
OTL26-19, trip log, Antarctica, Basecamp
We had a busy morning following breakfast, first as Expedition Leader Tobias presented the mandatory zodiac safety briefing and IAATO regula
PLA23-18, trip log, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Antarctic Peninsula
We awoke to calm seas and sunshine today, and most of us headed on deck to take in the views of the approaching Falkland Islands! We sailed
OTL25-19, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula with South Shetland Islands
To prepare for the upcoming excursions we went through more briefings about zodiac safety and how to be a good tourist in Antarctica. Then
OTL24-18, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula - Basecamp
After a successful zodiac cruise, we sailed to Cuverville Island aiming to land. However, this plan was de-stroyed by the ice; ice is nice b
PLA22-18, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula with South Shetland Islands
Wow! Wow! that was the reaction of passengers when they awoke and viewed the incredible panorama in front of them. Sun shining brightly in t
OTL23-18, trip log, Weddell Sea – in search of the Emperor Penguin incl. helicopters
The first full day onboard Ortelius welcomed passengers and crew with moderate winds – at least in terms of the Drake Passage after a rollin
PLA21-18, trip log, Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula
After breakfast there was plenty of time to head out on deck and enjoy the sunshine and enjoy the birds that were flying around the ship and
OTL22-18, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula - Basecamp
The first full day onboard Ortelius welcomed passengers and crew with moderate winds – at least in terms of the Drake Passage after a rollin
OTL21-18, trip log, Falkland Islands Exclusive
On a sunny, balmy day we made our way towards the pier in Puerto Madryn. Shuttle buses took us to where our home for the next ten days was w
PLA17-18, trip log, Scoresby Sund, Aurora borealis
Later in the morning, we arrive at Vikingebugt. There, we anchor for a while to enjoy the scenery and even some wildlife: just after the man
PLA16-18, trip log, Spitsbergen, Northern Greenland & Aurora Borealis
We sailed past the Northwest corner of Spitsbergen, and turned towards the East, coming across the top of the island and into Raudfjord. Th
PLA15-18, trip log, Northern Spitsbergen
Spitsbergen means ‘pointy mountains’ in Dutch. On our way north through Smeerenburgfjorden we spotted a group of about 20 Walrus hauled out
PLA14-18, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, Kvitoya
Overnight we had sailed from the glorious evening views of Bråsvellbreen and Austfonna, towards Kvitøya. A light gentle swell and clear skie
PLA13-18, trip log, Around Spitsbergen
After having breakfast, we attended the mandatory briefing about zodiac operations and polar bear safety. Then, we were called to get our ru
OTL11-18, trip log, Around Spitsbergen
We woke to our first morning on Ortelius entering Kongsfjorden under blue skies and sunshine. The relatively calm waters overnight had made
