Reviews

I don't know where to start. This expedition has shown so much of the beauty of the Arctic. And unfortunately also how fragile it is. There is so much life like of course the polar bear but also seals, walruses, whales, many bird species etc. The flora and fauna is fantastic. And again so fragile. Led by a fantastic team of guides we learned so much about the arctic. Everyone had his or her own area of expertise. And they shared it with great pleasure and enthusiasm. On the Plancius we were looked after fantastically by the team on board. We felt very welcome. In short, this expedition is highly recommended. (As long as it's still possible)

I am very satisfied about the organization of the trip and I expect exactly this kind of adventure

Nous revenons du Svalbard à bord du Hondius et n’avons pas les mots pour décrire ce que nous avons vécu ! Entre les paysages grandioses, la découverte de la faune arctique dont le majestueux ours polaire et les oiseaux de Arkefjellet, le confort du bateau, nous ne pourrons jamais décrire vraiment cette exceptionnelle expédition ! La cohésion si parfaite entre l’équipage, le staff d’expédition et le personnel du navire rend le voyage extrêmement flexible, pouvant s’adapter aux conditions météorologiques. Un des grands moments de la semaine reste la navigation au delà des 82 degrés nord ! Magique… Merci à tous !

💙 Artic

Around Svalbard with Ortelius and OWE. All staff and crew particularly professional and especially careful about respecting wildlife and the environment in general. Cruise well scenarized, carefully design to favour contemplation and patient observation of sites, flora and fauna over hopping from site to site - greatly appreciated. Nice flexibility according to weather and bear hazard, several plan-B turned to be even better than plan-A. High complementarity between captain and cruise leaders. Guides had varying experience and knowledge, but all had something to bring and did it remarkably well. Ortelius is a nice old ship reminiscent of its time as a research vessel, with more comfort than I actually need. My first experience on a commercial cruise and I definitely look forward making the way to Antarctica with Oceanwide later.

Excellent experience

Tank sog to the Wille Crew onboard Ortelius for this great trip. Tasting with Captain Ernesto and tour leader Claudio ending with any personell in service, everybody did his best, to make us an unforgetable experience. We were lucky to see almost all animals one can see in the arctic. After our first trip with Oceanwide to Antarctica in2018 on Plancius, we were affraid if this trip to the Arktis would fullfill our expectations ......it did!

A great trip with a great crew, not only the capitain and his crew as well as the tour guides and the whole rest of the personel were always in a good mood, took so much care for all passengers, just amazing.

After two years of postponement because of Corona, it finally worked. Professional organisation and good service all around. Fabulous landscapes, wild nature and a great wildlife. Very impressive, exactly what I want. Certainly not for the last time.

Everything on the Ortelius was very good: organisation, food, the entire staff. Excellent. We were also lucky with the weather and the outdoor activities

Good journey but too much time on the ship without activities

Nice trip, but I had the impression that some guests were considered as more important than the others. Some "guides" were not friendly and helpful

Wonderful experience. Everything was just perfect nature, wildlife and outstanding Team.