Ortelius

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Ortelius

Oceanwide Expeditions

Specifications

ShipyardGdynia Shipyard
Year1989
Length91.2 m
Beam17.6 m
Gross tons4,575 GT
Decks3
Cabins58
Passengers116
Crew47
Crew ratio1:2.47
FlagNL

Description

Ortelius is an expedition ship providing itineraries for Oceanwide Expeditions. It has the highest ice class ranking (UL1, equivalent to 1A) and therefore offers Arctic and polar routes with the comfort of spacious and welcoming environments.
The Ortelius can accommodate up to 108 passengers and has numerous outdoor spaces. The crew is made up of people with lengthy experience both in navigation and in the hotel sector and includes some specialists and expedition guides. The Ortelius has 10 Zodiacs boats to get close to the wildlife and the most inaccessible coastlines.
Gabriele Bassi

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