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Ultramarine

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  • Dining area on the Ultramarine Ship
  • Quark Expeditions_Ultramarine_Penthouse Suite_Cabin 702_ (8)
  • Quark Expeditions_Ultramarine_Terrace Suite_Cabin 616_ (30)
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  • Quark Expeditions_Ultramarine_Panorama Lounge_(8)
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  • Quark Expeditions_Ultramarine_Tundra Spa and Sauna_(8)
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State of the art expedition ship carrying twin-engine helicopters.

This state of the art, first class expedition ship carries 199 guests and offers an unrivalled sense of space across its 7 decks. US-operated, with a 1A+ ice class rating and wide range of cabins, Ultramarine sets an impressive standard of safety and comfort in polar cruising. Guest accommodation ranges from dedicated solo cabins, through to spacious suites with balcony or terrace. Amenities include a large auditorium, a glass-enclosed Panorama Lounge and Bar, restaurant and bistro. Leisure options on offer include a fitness centre, sauna and steam room. The ship has 4 embarkation points, enabling rapid boarding of Zodiac craft, and even a water-level Zodiac hangar for spontaneous off-ship exploration. The ship carries two twin-engine helicopters: a thrilling flight will be offered during the expedition if conditions allow.

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What our clients say

  • Highlights were South Georgia – amazing king penguin colony, bathing in thermal pool and cooling off in Whalers Bay on deception island, the open air party as we left Paradise…

    HG, Surbition Feb 2010
  • This was a trip of a lifetime. The scale of the natural beauty of Antarctica is overwhelming.  The icebergs, penguins ,mountains and sunshine which reflected it all in the clear…

    AW, Stanmore Jan 2013
  • Most memorable experience: "The whales in Wilhelmina Bay. Our expedition leader said that this was the best he had seen in his 19 years of leading these trips."

    RW, Teddington Feb 2014
  • Every bit was memorable from the rough sea crossings to the wonderful remoteness of the destination and the absolutely fantastic wildlife.

    HD, London Feb 2015
  • The whole experience of sailing across Antarctica was amazing, but being able to visit Scott's at Cape Evans was probably the pinnacle of the trip.

    JW, Bedford Jan 2020
  • Highlights: “Setting foot on Antarctica and seeing the wildlife in its natural habitat.  The first part had always been an ambition of mine”

    SM, Dennie Jan 2010
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Alex Walker - Travel Expert

A globetrotter since her childhood, Alex spent a year studying abroad in Guadalajara and has returned to Latin America countless times since then.

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