Title: | Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica |
Dates: | |
Tripcode: | OTL25-26 |
Duration: | 18 nights |
Ship: | m/v Ortelius |
Embarkation: | Ushuaia |
Disembarkation: | Ushuaia |
Language: | English speaking voyage |
Important: | Diving is an optional activity. Experience with cold-water diving and dry-suit dives (at least 30) is a must! |
More about: | |
All itineraries are for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on ice, weather, and wildlife conditions. Landings are subject to site availabilities, permissions, and environmental concerns per IAATO regulations. Official sailing plans and landing slots are scheduled with IAATO prior to the start of the season, but the expedition leader determines the final plan. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises. The average cruising speed for our vessel is 10.5 knots.
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.
Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey
Day 2: The winged life of the westerlies
Day 3: Finding the Falklands
Day 4: The seat of Falklands culture
Day 5 - 6: Once more to the sea
Day 7 - 10: South Georgia Journey
Day 11: Southward bound
There may be sea ice on this route, and at the edge of the ice some south polar skuas and snow petrels could join the other seabirds trailing the vessel south.
Day 12: The scenic vistas of South Orkney
Day 13 - 14: Entering the Antarctic
Day 15 - 16: Awe-inspiring Antarctica
Day 17 - 18: Familiar seas, familiar friends
Day 19: There and back again
Highlights you might experience
m/v Ortelius
ACTIVITIES YOU CAN PARTICIPATE IN
Diving
You must be advanced and experienced in dry suit and cold water diving. Diving is subject to local ice and weather conditions. Group size: minimum 8 divers.
Cabins & Prices
Quadruple Porthole
- Cabin size between 12,4 m² and 14,1 m²
- 2 portholes
- 2 upper / lower berths
- Private shower & toilet
- Desk & chair
- Flatscreen TV
- Telephone & WiFi (supplemented)
- Hair dryer
- Safe deposit box
- Ample storage space
Complete cabin
Price for the complete cabin, fully occupied.
Sharing berth
Share your cabin with others for the best price.
Triple Porthole
- 2 portholes
- 1 upper / lower berth + 1 single lower berth
- Private shower & toilet
- Desk & chair
- Flatscreen TV
- Telephone & WiFi (supplemented)
- Hair dryer
- Safe deposit box
- Ample storage space
Complete cabin
Price for the complete cabin, fully occupied.
Sharing berth
Share your cabin with others for the best price.
Twin Porthole
- Cabin size between 11,4 m² and 15,1 m²
- 2 portholes
- 2 lower berths
- Private shower & toilet
- Desk & chair
- Flatscreen TV
- Telephone & WiFi (supplemented)
- Hair dryer
- Safe deposit box
- Ample storage space
Complete cabin
Price for the complete cabin, fully occupied.
Single cabin
Price for the complete cabin occupied by 1 person ({rate}x the shared rate).
Sharing berth
Share your cabin with others for the best price.
Twin Window
- Cabin size between 17,5 m² and 17,7 m²
- 2 windows
- 2 lower berths
- Private shower & toilet
- Desk & chair
- Flatscreen TV
- Telephone & WiFi (supplemented)
- Hair dryer
- Safe deposit box
- Ample storage space
Complete cabin
Price for the complete cabin, fully occupied.
Single cabin
Price for the complete cabin occupied by 1 person ({rate}x the shared rate).
Sharing berth
Share your cabin with others for the best price.
Twin Deluxe
- Cabin size 17,7 m²
- 3 windows
- 2 lower berths
- Private shower & toilet
- Desk & chair
- Small sofa
- Refrigerator
- Coffee & tea maker
- Flatscreen TV
- Telephone & WiFi (supplemented)
- Hair dryer
- Safe deposit box
- Ample storage space
Complete cabin
Price for the complete cabin, fully occupied.
Single cabin
Price for the complete cabin occupied by 1 person ({rate}x the shared rate).
Sharing berth
Share your cabin with others for the best price.
Superior
- Cabin size between 18,4 m² en 20,4 m²
- 2 windows (minimum)
- 1 double bed
- 1 single (sofa) bed
- Private shower & toilet
- Desk & chair
- Flatscreen TV
- Telephone & WiFi (supplemented)
- Refrigerator
- Coffee & tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Safe deposit box
- Ample storage space
Complete cabin
Price for the complete cabin, fully occupied.
Single cabin
Price for the complete cabin occupied by 1 person ({rate}x the shared rate).