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Liveaboard Quick Review
The Ortelius Liveaboard is a 91m (299f) Antarctica diving safari boat for up to 108 guests enjoying 53 cabins and 53 bathrooms. This Antarctica liveaboard has a customer review rating of 6.8 out of 10 and .
Liveaboard Review Tips
If you are looking for a Antarctica liveaboard diving safari, you might like to choose the Ortelius diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Antarctica diving liveaboard boat:
3. Cost Per Day
The Ortelius Liveaboard costs from £486 per day ($593/€554)* .
4. Pros
A quick list of the main pros of the Ortelius Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, diving courses, paid internet.
5. Cons
A quick list of the main cons of the Ortelius Liveaboard include: no flexible or extra flexible booking, no nitrox, no scuba gear rental.
6. Liveaboard Capacity
The Ortelius liveaboard is 91 metres (299 feet) long, has 53 cabins and 53 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 108 guests/divers.
7. Booking Itineraries
The booking itineraries for the Ortelius Liveaboard include: 14 Days/13 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries have been added or you can book by click here: Ortelius).
Booking tips
Before you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose a cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Antarctica; 8. Pay for your Ortelius liveaboard trip.
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The above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the Ortelius Liveaboard, please visit this link: Ortelius.
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Liveaboard Review Highlights
Diving Liveaboard Review
Antarctica Ortelius liveaboard review in detail.
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Helicopter Ride from Peter I Island back to M/V Ortelius
Flexible Booking
This liveaboard does not have flexible booking.
Nitrox Diving
This liveaboard does not have nitrox available.
Dietary Requirements Catered For
The onboard chefs will cater for specific dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form, but limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving Courses
This liveaboard offers diving courses, which means you benefit from being able to advance your diving skills. These training courses are an extra charge.
Scuba Gear Rental
You can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
Internet
Paid WIFI and internet on this liveaboard, so you can get online with your phone or laptop for an extra charge.
Ensuite Cabins
Cabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathrooms, so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
Aircon Cabins
Each cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private Charter
This liveaboard is available for private charter. If you charter this dive boat you have more flexibility over the choice of dive sites (with the captain's approval), the type of diving and total number of divers/guests onboard (subject to the maximum number of guests onboard - see below).
DIN Adapters
This liveaboard does not have DIN adapters.
Relaxing between dives
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Liveaboard Luxury Features Review
Liveaboard Luxury Features
The 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Antarctica dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)
The Ortelius liveaboard has 3 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' and include: DIN Adapters: NO; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: NO: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: NO; Private Dive Guide: NO; Rinse Hoses: NO; Shaded Dive Area: NO; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)
The Ortelius liveaboard has 3 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: NO; Custom Built For Diving: NO; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: NO; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: NO; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: NO.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)
The Ortelius liveaboard has 4 out of 7 'Cabin Features' and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: NO; Seaview cabins available: NO; TV In Cabin: YES.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)
The Ortelius liveaboard has 4 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' features, and include: Beach Towels: NO, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: NO; Internet: YES; Laundry Service: YES; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)
The Ortelius liveaboard has 5 out of 11 'Food Features' and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: NO; Local Food: NO; Outdoor Dining: NO; Snacks All Day: NO; Vegan Options: YES; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)
The Ortelius liveaboard has 4 out of 9 'Drink Features' and include: Bar: NO; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: NO; Free Soft Drinks: NO; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: NO.
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer Reviews
The Ortelius liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
“The whole experience was sensational. ONE BIG HIGHLIGHT.” Recommended for: 1. ANTARCTIC PENINSULA 2. CREW 3. DINING.
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John, from: Australia scored the Ortelius 7.2 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Ortelius.
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“pretty good except for the lack or tardiness in communication from the leader on daily activities or changes to the activities. the icebergs and minke whales, clear waters beautiful skies.” Recommended for: easy to move around, friendliness of passengers and crew.
Customer Review By
dolores O, from: United States scored the Ortelius 6.4 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Ortelius.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival Location
The Ortelius Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: Ortelius to find out how to get from to join the Ortelius Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
Itinerary and videos
The itineraries below for the Ortelius liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the Ortelius dive boat.
Itinerary Option 1
Diving: Antarctica - Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery Voyage (Ushuaia - Ushuaia)
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Dives and Scuba Diver Experience
Number of Dives On Trip
You will be able to dive up to 4 times in total on the Ortelius liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification Level
If you choose the Ortelius liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Antarctica (, null_select), make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: NO; Advanced Open Water Diver: YES.
Your Logged Dives
When choosing the Ortelius liveaboard for your dive trip to Antarctica, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the Ortelius liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: YES; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: NO; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Your Diver experience
If you choose the Ortelius liveaboard for your dive trip to Antarctica, make sure you select the right itinerary for your level of diver experience. Itineraries on the Ortelius liveaboard include the following alternatives: Beginner/Novice (up to 9 logged dives): NO; Advanced Beginner (10-19 dives): NO; Intermediate Diver (20 to 29 logged dives): NO; Advanced Intermediate (30 to 39 logged dives): YES; Proficient Diver (40 to 49 logged dives): NO; Advanced Diver (more than 50 logged dives): NO.
Type of Diving
The type of diving experienced from the Ortelius Liveaboard includes: Cold Water Diving, Marine Life.
Underwater Scooters Onboard
Underwater scooters onboard: NO.
Marine Life Reviewed
Marine Life Species
The sea life you might see on your Antarctica liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Antarctica liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the Ortelius Liveaboard in Antarctica might include:
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Ray Species
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Fish Species
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Other Marine Life & Bird Species
You may see the following marine and bird life: Albatross, Crabs, Jellyfish, Penguins, Starfish.
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Marine Mammal Species
You might encounter the following mammals: Dolphins, Fin Whales, Humpback Whales, Leopard Seals, Minke Whales, Orca (Killer Whales), Seals, Weddell Seals.
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Diving Antarctica! | JONATHAN BIRD'S BLUE WORLD
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The Amazing Underwater Frozen Landscapes of Antarctica | Earth Unplugged - Hugh Miller dived into the freezing waters of Antarctica in order to capture the amazing scenery of Blue Planet II.
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Antarctic Peninsula 2019 - Kayaking with Whales
Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The Price
The price of booking the Ortelius liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Drinking Water, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Port Fees, Snacks, Tea & Coffee.
Paid For Optional Extras
The following are optional extras when you book the Ortelius liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Diving Package, Extra Dives, Gratuities, Hotel Transfer, Internet, Kayaks, Laundry Service, Local Flights, Nitrox Course, Pressing Service, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Soft Drinks, Travel Insurance.
Paid For Required Extras
The following are required extras when you book the Ortelius liveaboard: Environment Tax, National Park Fees, Visas and Fees.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length
91 metres (299 feet).
Maximum Guests
108
Cabins and Bathrooms
The Ortelius dive boat has 53 cabins and 53 bathrooms.
Cabin Types
The Ortelius has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins, triple cabins, quad cabins, double cabin with one single bed.
Family cabins onboard
Family cabins onboard: NO.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)
The Ortelius liveaboard has 0 out of 3 (i.e. 0%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving NO; Tech Diving: NO.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)
The Ortelius liveaboard has 0 out of 3 (i.e. 0%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: NO; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: NO.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)
The Ortelius liveaboard has 2 out of 17 (i.e. 12%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: NO; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)
The Ortelius liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)
The Ortelius liveaboard has 3 out of 6 (i.e. 50%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: NO; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
Languages Spoken Onboard
The crew onboard the Ortelius liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English.
Liveaboard Summary
Conclusion
The Ortelius liveaboard has a customer review rating of 6.8, . This Antarctica liveaboard is a 91 metre (299 feet) dive boat for up to 108 guests across 53 cabins (inc. double cabins, twin cabins, triple cabins, quad cabins, double cabin with one single bed), and has 53 bathrooms. The Ortelius Liveaboard has aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, diving courses, paid internet. To book: Ortelius Liveaboard prices start at £486 per day ($593/€554)*.
More Information
To discover more about the Ortelius diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Antarctica you can do this here: Ortelius. But if you want to compare this Antarctica liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Antarctica, please take a look at the table below. If you are only interested in Antarctica liveaboards, select "Country" from the list of searchable options from first dropdown menu and type "Antarctica" in the search box:
Searchable Liveaboard Countries
Countries you can search for liveaboards include: Antarctica, Australia, Bahamas, Belize, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Fiji, Galapagos, Honduras, Indonesia, Maldives, Mexico, Micronesia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Polynesia, Portugal, Red Sea, Similan Islands, Solomon Islands, St. Maaten, Thailand, Turks and Caicos, Virgin Islands (If you want to search a country other than "Antarctica", simply copy and past the country name from this list instead).
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* Note
The above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the Ortelius Liveaboard, please visit this link: Ortelius.
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Comments or Questions
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Have Fun & Be Safe
There will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the Ortelius liveaboard above if you've already dived in Antarctica from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
Ortelius Antarctica Liveaboard Diving Review