by Hanneke Kouwenberg
Departure in March 2025
Region: Antarctica
Destinations: Antarctic Circle
Ship: m/v Ortelius
Highlights: Emperor Penguin, Antarctic Fur Seal, Adelie Penguin, Chinstrap Penguin, Crabeater Seal, Southern Elephant Seal, Gentoo Penguin, Humpback Whale, Leopard Seal, Wandering Albatross, Weddell Seal, Black-browed Albatross, Snow Petrel, Giant Petrel, South Polar Skua, Hiking, Exploring Navigation on Ortelius, Birding, Astronomy Workshop, Snowy Sheathbill
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16 Feb - 10 Mar, 2026
•Tripcode: HDS29-26
This Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctic Peninsula cruise is an animal-lover’s dream come true. The expedition explores one of the last untamed areas on Earth – a land of ruggedly beautiful landscapes and amazingly varied wildlife.
18 Feb - 4 Mar, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL30a26
On this extraordinary journey, we navigate the unexplored waters around Lazarev Bay and the mysterious Glinka Islands, a region where old aerial photographs (1939–1941) serve as reference for existing charts. Ice and daylight permitting, we will be aiming...
4 Mar - 17 Mar, 2026
•Tripcode: 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, snowshoe, kayak, and even camp out under the Southern Polar skies.
9 Mar - 23 Mar, 2026
•Tripcode: PLA30-26
This expansive expedition takes you into the Antarctic Circle, combining the rich animal life of the Weddell Sea with the surreal shores and islands of the Antarctic Peninsula. Such key landing sites as the legendary Elephant Island and Crystal Sound...
20 Mar - 31 Mar, 2026
•Tripcode: HDS31-26
This Polar Circle and Antarctic Peninsula cruise passes through waters travelled by Humpback, Minke and Fin whales. Anchoring in various spots around the region, the expedition offers the chance to dive in the iceberg-heavy waters.
