Travel with Oceanwide on an Expedition Cruise to the Arctic or Antarctic. 2026-2027

Ship: m/v Ortelius

Fortified for both poles of the planet, the ice-strengthened Ortelius is the ideal polar vessel for your Arctic or Antarctic expedition

Ortelius was originally the Marina Svetaeva. Built in Gdynia, Poland in 1989, it served as a special-purpose vessel for the Russian Academy of Science. Later it was re-flagged and renamed after the Dutch/Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius (1527 – 1598), who in 1570 published the first modern world atlas: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum or Theater of the World. At that time his atlas was the most expensive book ever printed. Ortelius is classed by Lloyd’s Register in London and flies the Dutch flag.

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We have 79 tours with Oceanwide Expeditions (m/v Ortelius) to 0 countries with duration 6 - 28 Days and rates starting at USD 2,587.

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Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding Special

Sailing between the Scottish port of Aberdeen and our most cherished Arctic archipelago, Svalbard, this expedition adventure explores the islands of Fair Isle and Jan Mayen as well as the amazing Spitsbergen ice edge, giving you the chance to search for whales, and other animals of the land, sea, an...

From/To: Jan Mayen Island ⇒ Longyearbyen
Countries: Svalbard
Ports of call: Forlandsundet, Jan Mayen Island, Longyearbyen, Prins Karls Forland
Travel Quality: Luxury Tour
Ship: m/v Hondius, m/v Ortelius, m/v Plancius

Duration: 10 Days
Starting at: ± USD 3,276
Operator: Oceanwide

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± USD 3,276

10 Days

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27-May-2026
31-May-2027

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A Taste of North Spitsbergen - Compact Arctic Adventure

This 5-night voyage packs great value into a condensed time period, providing superb opportunities to encounter iconic Arctic wildlife, including polar bears, seals, and walruses, without the need for extended vacation leave! Venture to the edge of the pack ice, and discover vibrant seabird colonies...

From/To: Longyearbyen (Round Trip)
Countries: Svalbard
Travel Quality: Luxury Tour
Ship: m/v Ortelius

Duration: 6 Days
Starting at: ± USD 3,391
Operator: Oceanwide

Starting at

± USD 3,391

6 Days

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30-Jun-2027
05-Jul-2027

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South Spitsbergen, Bear Island & Mainland Norway - Aurora Borealis

Chart an epic course from Iceland into the mazy fjords of Greenland and the beautiful world of the pack ice as you head north. Crossing the Greenland Sea, this combination cruise then takes you through the Svalbard Archipelago, exploring glaciers, mountains, and tundra, before crossing the Norwegian...

From/To: Longyearbyen ⇒ Tromso
Countries: Norway, Svalbard
Ports of call: Longyearbyen, Tromso
Travel Quality: Luxury Tour
Ship: m/v Hondius, m/v Ortelius

Duration: 6 Days
Starting at: ± USD 3,391
Operator: Oceanwide

Starting at

± USD 3,391

6 Days

Next Departure

19-Sep-2027

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North Spitsbergen Explorer - Into the pack ice - Polar Bear Special

This expedition focuses on the pack ice of north Spitsbergen and many opportunities to spot whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and other such wildlife.

From/To: Longyearbyen (Round Trip)
Countries: Svalbard
Ports of call: Forlandsundet, Liefdefjorden, Longyearbyen, Nordaustlandet
Travel Quality: Luxury Tour
Ship: m/v Ortelius

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☛: North Spitsbergen Basecamp – Summer Solstice - Free Kayaking, Hiking, Photo Workshop, Diving (supplemented) (8 Days)

Duration: 8 Days
Starting at: ± USD 4,713
Operator: Oceanwide

Starting at

± USD 4,713

8 Days

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05-Jun-2026	4+
12-Jun-2026

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East Spitsbergen - Home of the Polar Bear, Including Long Hikes & Cleaning the Shores

Experience the high Arctic summer solstice with an expedition that visits some of the top sites of eastern Spitsbergen. Our goal is to take you to amazing glaciers, fascinating historical sites, bountiful seabird colonies, and sprawling fjord systems in which there is a good chance of spotting whale...

From/To: Longyearbyen (Round Trip)
Countries: Svalbard
Travel Quality: Luxury Tour
Ship: m/v Ortelius
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Duration: 8 Days
Starting at: ± USD 4,771
Operator: Oceanwide

Starting at

± USD 4,771

8 Days

Next Departure

26-Jun-2026

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North Spitsbergen Basecamp - Free kayaking, Hiking, Photo Workshop

The North Spitsbergen Basecamp cruise offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy this Arctic Region. This expedition allows you to hike, snowshoe, kayak, and learn to take perfect pictures of the polar flora and fauna.

From/To: Longyearbyen (Round Trip)
Countries: Svalbard
Ports of call: Forlandsundet, Liefdefjorden, Longyearbyen, Prins Karls Forland, Raudfjorden
Travel Quality: Luxury Tour
Ship: m/v Ortelius
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☛: North Spitsbergen Explorer - Into the Pack Ice - Polar Bear Special - Summer Solstice (8 Days)

Duration: 8 Days
Starting at: ± USD 5,001
Operator: Oceanwide

Starting at

± USD 5,001

8 Days

Next Departure

23-Jun-2027

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Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice

A voyage around Spitsbergen, where you have chances to see the King of the Arctic, Walrus, Reindeer, various bird species and surprisingly beautiful flora. Near the mouth of Liefdefjorden, we will go ashore for a walk on the tundra of Reindyrsflya. Sailing into Liefdefjorden, we will cruise near the...

From/To: Longyearbyen (Round Trip)
Countries: Svalbard
Ports of call: Liefdefjorden, Longyearbyen, Nordaustlandet
Travel Quality: Luxury Tour
Ship: m/v Hondius, m/v Ortelius, m/v Plancius

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☛: Around Spitsbergen, in the Icy Realm of the Polar Bear (10 Days)

Duration: 10 Days
Starting at: ± USD 6,208
Operator: Oceanwide

Starting at

± USD 6,208

10 Days

Next Departure

27-Jun-2026
06-Jul-2026	2

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Around Spitsbergen incl. Nordaustlandet

This cruise around Spitsbergen gives you a great chance to see whales, foxes, reindeer, seals, and polar bears.

From/To: Longyearbyen (Round Trip)
Countries: Svalbard
Ports of call: Liefdefjorden, Longyearbyen, Nordaustlandet
Travel Quality: Luxury Tour
Ship: m/v Ortelius

Tour Variations:

☛: Around Spitsbergen and Nordaustlandet, In the Icy Realm of the Polar Bear (10 Days)

Duration: 10 Days
Starting at: ± USD 6,265
Operator: Oceanwide

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± USD 6,265

10 Days

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17-Aug-2026
26-Aug-2026

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South Spitsbergen Explorer - Bear Island - Diving (supplemented)

Across 9 nights, prepare to explore southern Spitsbergen, the largest island in Svalbard and home to a plethora of Arctic wildlife. From walrus haul-outs and encounters with the king of the Arctic, you'll glimpse the drama of life in one of Earth's most extreme environments. Then, visit remote Bear ...

From/To: Longyearbyen (Round Trip)
Countries: Svalbard
Travel Quality: Luxury Tour
Ship: m/v Ortelius
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Duration: 10 Days
Starting at: ± USD 6,552
Operator: Oceanwide

Starting at

± USD 6,552

10 Days

Next Departure

10-Jul-2027

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Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes

A voyage starting in Longyearbyen (Spitsbergen) sailing into Raudfjord and to Moffen Island on the North coast of West Spitsbergen, then sailing along the Northeast coast of Greenland and ending in Akureyri (Iceland). Approaching Greenland we will attempt to sail through the sea ice into Foster Bugt...

From/To: Longyearbyen ⇒ Akureyri
Countries: Iceland, Svalbard
Ports of call: Akureyri, Longyearbyen, Raudfjorden
Travel Quality: Luxury Tour
Ship: m/v Ortelius

Duration: 14 Days
Starting at: ± USD 8,162
Operator: Oceanwide

Starting at

± USD 8,162

14 Days

Next Departure

04-Sep-2026

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