Expedition
Uncharted Antarctica & South Georgia Odyssey
An innovative itinerary exploring some of Antarctica’s most inaccessible locations by ship, zodiac and helicopter. The most extensive expedition of its kind, this voyage takes in the wildlife paradise of South Georgia and rarely visited South Sandwich Islands. True adventurers will also relish braving the challenging ice conditions of the Weddell Sea’s eastern side.
Trip Summary
- 17 exploration days: South Georgia (3), South Sandwich Islands (1), Antarctica and the Weddell Sea (13)
- Antarctic operational experience since 1996
- Expedition staff-to-guest ratio of 1:10
- Cosy and informal ship with an expeditionary feel and just 108 passengers
- Wildlife bonanza with opportunities to encounter up to 6 species of penguin and 4 species of whale
- 3 onboard helicopters allow for remote exploration where ice and weather conditions allow
Out on the deck of the Ortelius
Your expedition vessel
King penguins of South Georgia
Helicopters for adventurous exploration
Fur seal pup, South Georgia
Exploring by zodiac
Humpback whale spouting air
Adelie penguin, Antarctica
Tabular iceberg in the Weddell Sea
Operator's Itinerary
NOTE: If the conditions allow, the ship will be looking for opportunities to safely use its helicopters to let you reach otherwise inaccessible locations. The helicopters may land on the sea ice itself or on land. Due to the ever-changing and challenging operating conditions in Antarctica, the use of the helicopters is not guaranteed.
