Ultramarine

State of the art expedition ship (2021) carrying twin-engine helicopters.

This new (2021), state of the art expedition ship carries 140 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.

What our clients say

97% of our clients rated their experience with us as Excellent or Good.

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 Bay, walking f the frozen Weddell sea
HG, Surbition
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
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
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
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 water was breathtaking. I feel privileged to have been able to experience it thank you.
AW, Stanmore
Most Memorable Experience: “The Awesome Beauty of a Sunny Antarctica!”
AW, Nottingham
Most memorable experience: "A hard question to answer, but probably being able to walk on the continent, and not just strolling along the shore line, but fairly serious walking on snow and ice up onto the local ridges."
HW, New Romney
Antarctica “Best holiday we have ever had.”
MR, West Malling
Every bit was memorable from the rough sea crossings to the wonderful remoteness of the destination and the absolutely fantastic wildlife.
HD, London

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Our specialists have been expertly crafting award-winning tailor-made holidays to Latin America for 40 years. We would be delighted to create a truly personalised trip which perfectly matches your wishes and requirements.

Chris Rendell-Dunn - Travel Expert

Anglo-Peruvian Chris grew up in Lima and spent much of his adult life in between London and Cusco as a tour leader, before settling permanently in our London-based Tailor-made and Group Tours sales team.

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Real Latin America Experts

Ben Line - Travel Expert
Ben fell in love with Latin America on a six month backpacking trip from Colombia to Mexico in 1995. Since then he has explored most of South America, including living in Peru for a year. He is now Head of Sales.
Evie Oswald - Travel Expert
It's hard to believe that Evie has had time to cram so much in to her life so far. Having lived as a child in the Americas and Europe she found herself immediately attracted to Latin America.
Kathryn Rhodes - Travel Expert
Kathryn backpacked across Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Peru before joining us. She has a degree in Philosophy and French and is a keen netball player.
Sophie Barber - Travel Expert
Sophie lived in Chile before joining us and has travelled extensively across Latin America, from Mexico to the furthest tip of Patagonia and beyond to Antarctica.
Hannah Waterhouse - Travel Expert
Hannah had an early introduction to Latin America when her family moved to Ecuador and she returned to study in Buenos Aires for a year before backpacking across the continent.
Lina Fuller - Travel Expert
Lina's passion for the continent where she was born really took off when she moved to Córdoba (Argentina) to study, spending the holidays travelling between Argentina and her native Colombia.