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ORTELIUS
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Built (refurbished): 1989
Staff & crew: 47
Gross Tonnage: 4,575
Length: 91 m
Breadth: 18 m
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Draft: 5.8 m
Passengers: 116
Ice Class: 1A
Speed: 14.3 knots
Registry: Cyprus
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| Antarctic Peninsula 2 ( 9 nights) |
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Day 1
Ushuaia
In the afternoon, we embark in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world located at the Beagle Channel and sail through this scenic waterway for the rest of the evening. |
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Day 2-3
At sea
During these two days we sail across the Drake Passage. When we cross the Antarctic Convergence, we arrive in the circum-Antarctic up welling zone. In this area we may see Wandering albatrosses, Grey-headed albatrosses, Black-browed albatrosses, Light-mantled Sooty albatrosses, Cape petrels, Southern Fulmars, Wilson’s Storm petrels, Blue petrels and Antarctic petrels. Near the South Shetland Islands, we spot our first icebergs. |
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Day 4-7
Antarctica
We will sail directly to “High Antarctica”, passing the Melchior Islands and the Schollaert Channel between Brabant and Anvers Island. On Cuverville Island, a small precipitous island, nestled between the mountains of the Antarctic Peninsula and Ronge Island, we will find a large colony of Gentoo penguins and breeding pairs of Brown skuas. If we land on Orne Island we can observe Chinstrap penguins and possibly Weddell and Crabeater seals. In Neko Harbour we will have the opportunity to set foot on the Antarctic Continent in a magnificent landscape of huge glacier and enjoy the landscape during zodiac cruises. When sailing to Paradise Bay, with its myriad icebergs and deep cut fjords, we will have the opportunity for zodiac cruising between the icebergs in the inner parts of the bay. Throughout this area we have good chances to see Humpback whales and Minke whales.
We sail through the spectacular Lemaire Channel to Pléneau and Petermann Island where we can find Adelie penguins and Blue-eyed shags. In this area, there are good chances to encounter Humpback whales, Minke whales and Fin whales. Sailing north through Gerlache Strait we arrive at the Wilhelmina Bay where we often are fortunate to see feeding Humpback whales. We may embark on a Zodiac cruise if the conditions allow ending at the wreck of Guvernøren an old whaling vessel that burned here in 1915. Around Melchior Islands amidst a beautiful landscape with icebergs, where we may encounter more whales but also Leopard seal and Crabeater seals.
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Day 8-9
At sea
On our way north we are again followed by a great selection of seabirds while crossing the Drake Passage. |
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Day 10
Ushuaia
We arrive in the morning in Ushuaia and disembark. |
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| All itineraries are for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on local ice and weather conditions, the availability of landing sites and opportunities to see wildlife. The final itinerary will be determined by the Expedition Leader on board. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises. |
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| Tour Dates & Rates (US$ / per person) |
| Voyages Dates |
Nights/Days |
Quadruple
Porthole |
Triple
Porthole |
Twin
Porthole |
Twin
Window |
Twin
Deluxe |
Superior |
| Jan 03, 2016 - Jan 12, 2016 |
09/10 |
$ 7,050 |
$ 7,950 |
$ 8,650 |
$ 9,150 |
$ 9,650 |
$10,550 |
| Feb 09, 2016 - Feb 18, 2016 |
09/10 |
$ 7,050 |
$ 7,950 |
$ 8,650 |
$ 9,150 |
$ 9,650 |
$10,550 |
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Included: • Voyage aboard the designated vessel as indicated in the itinerary.
• All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea.
• Free use of rubber boots and snow shoes.
• Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia (directly after disembarkation).
• All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac.
• Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
• All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme.
• Comprehensive pre-departure material. |
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Not Included: • Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights.
• Pre- and post- land arrangements.
• Transfers to the vessel.
• Passport and visa expenses.
• Government arrival and departure taxes.
• Meals ashore.
• Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended).
• Excess baggage charges.
• All items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges.
• The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).
• Possible fuel surcharges; It is agreed that if world fuel prices will reach or exceed US Dollar 120 per Barrel Brent, 90 days prior to departure Shipowner reserves the right to levy a fuel surcharge of US$ 25 per passenger per night for bookings outside Europe and EURO 18 per passenger per night for bookings within Europe, to be paid by the contracting party of Shipowner. |
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