Trips
Voyages with Helicopter Operations aboard m/v Ortelius
Below is an overview of our expeditions that include helicopter operations.
Working closely with Oceanwide Expeditions, Oceanwide Sail Expeditions Inc. provides helicopter-supported operations aboard m/v Ortelius.
For detailed itineraries, availability, and bookings, please visit the Oceanwide Expeditions website.
Book a cruise with helicopter tripOverview of Expeditions
These expeditions include helicopter-supported landings and aerial operations. While working closely with Oceanwide Expeditions, Oceanwide Sail Expeditions Inc. supplies helicopter operations aboard the below departures:
Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters
A true expedition, our Weddell Sea cruise sets out to explore the range of the Emperor Penguins near Snow Hill Island. We will visit the area via helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adélies and Gentoos.
Show TripWeddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters (Language Assisted)
A true expedition, our Weddell Sea cruise sets out to explore the range of the Emperor Penguins near Snow Hill Island. We will visit the area via helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adélies and Gentoos.
Show TripBellingshausen Sea / Peter I Island + Ellsworth Land – incl. helicopters
This adventurous expedition offers a unique opportunity to discover very rarely visited places, deep South along the coast of Antarctica to the Bellingshausen Sea, along the coast of Ellsworth Land and even to Peter I Island.
Show TripRemote Weddell Sea Explorer – incl. helicopters
This adventurous expedition explores one of the least-visited areas on Earth, Antarctica's amazing Weddell Sea. During our visit to South Georgia, we may have the opportunity to visit sites closely associated with the life and legend of Sir Ernest Shackleton,...
Show TripAntarctica – Emperors & Snow Hill Island – Helicopters
A true expedition, our Weddell Sea cruise sets out to explore the range of the Emperor Penguins near Snow Hill Island. We will visit the area via helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adélies and Gentoos.
Show TripWeddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters, with snorkeling
A true expedition, our Weddell Sea cruise sets out to explore the range of the Emperor Penguins near Snow Hill Island. We will visit the area via helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adélies and Gentoos.
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