
Ultramarine
Highlights
- With onboard helicopters, spacious balconied cabins and a wide range of adventure activities, this ship is designed to impress.
- The ship’s environmental footprint is minimized by state-of-the-art water treatment, waste handling and heat recovery systems.
- The ship is purpose-built for safety and far-off exploration, with specialized exploration tools & cutting-edge safety features.
Launched in 2021, the 420-ft cruise vessel Ultramarine is designed to deliver the ultimate Antarctic expedition experience. This high-tech ship offers luxurious onboard facilities, an enthusiastic 140-strong expedition team and crew, a cruising speed of 16 knots, and the means to go farther, faster and more safely within the dynamic conditions of the Polar regions.
The aim is to go beyond the familiar to discover new places. Accommodating up to 199 guests, and equipped with two twin-engine Airbus helicopters and helipads, Ultramarine offers a robust portfolio of adventures in hard-to-reach locations.
MV Ultramarine features 102, spacious and comfortable, suites and cabins across nine categories with most including balconies, enabling you to quickly dash outside to photograph a passing iceberg, or a breaching whale. The choice includes six solo suites which can be booked with no-supplement single rates. The Explorer triples are mostly designed for sharing, or for families, with three single beds in the room, two of which can be combined into a double, on request. Each suite or cabin has a private bathroom with shower and heated floors, toilet and washbasin.
Amenities include key-less entry via wristbands, Egyptian cotton beddi...
Specifications
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Guests199
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Staff & Crew140
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Guide & Crew to Guest Ratios1:6 & 1:1.4
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Guest to Space Ratio1:68
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Number of Decks7
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Number of Cabins102
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Zodiacs & Loading Bays20 & 4
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Year Built2021
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Ice ClassPC6 (1A)
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Length419.9 ft (128.0 m)
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Beam70.5 ft (21.5 m)
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Draft16.7 ft (5.1 m)
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Cruising Speed16 kn
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StabilizersYes
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About the Ultramarine
Launched in 2021, the 420-ft cruise vessel Ultramarine is designed to deliver the ultimate Antarctic expedition experience. This high-tech ship offers luxurious onboard facilities, an enthusiastic 140-strong expedition team and crew, a cruising speed of 16 knots, and the means to go farther, faster and more safely within the dynamic conditions of the Polar regions.
The aim is to go beyond the familiar to discover new places. Accommodating up to 199 guests, and equipped with two twin-engine Airbus helicopters and helipads, Ultramarine offers a robust portfolio of adventures in hard-to-reach locations.
MV Ultramarine features 102, spacious and comfortable, suites and cabins across nine categories with most including balconies, enabling you to quickly dash outside to photograph a passing iceberg, or a breaching whale. The choice includes six solo suites which can be booked with no-supplement single rates. The Explorer triples are mostly designed for sharing, or for families, with three single beds in the room, two of which can be combined into a double, on request. Each suite or cabin has a private bathroom with shower and heated floors, toilet and washbasin.
Amenities include key-less entry via wristbands, Egyptian cotton bedding and non-allergenic pillows, smart HDTVs, electronic safes, bedside cabinets, wall-mounted reading lamps, minibar-fridges, and individually controlled heating/air-conditioning.
On Board Dining
Located at the bow, Balena is an upscale version of a traditional dining room on an expedition ship. It has large, floor-to-ceiling windows facing out to sea; the tables in this gourmet restaurant accommodate from 2-10 guests each. Breakfasts and lunches are normally served buffet style, the culinary team keeps things fresh with pop-up stations serving different options each day. Plated a la carte dinners are made at the time of your order, allowing the chefs to prepare each dish to your individual needs; you can look forward to soups, salads, mains and desserts that change every day, plus an everyday menu that includes standbys such as steak and Caesar salad. Bistro 487 is an indoor/outdoor bistro on the upper deck, presenting an alternative dining option with selections from the main menu, supplemented by an array of healthy options; an early riser’s breakfast is offered here, as well as afternoon tea and late-night snacks. Four bars provide additional food and beverage options.
Life On board
During your days at sea on Ultramarine, you can enjoy movies, lectures and workshops in the Ambassador Theater, presented by expert naturalists and historians, along with daily briefings from the expedition team. This large auditorium is furnished with comfy banquettes, chairs and semi-circular couches. You can spend time on the promenade deck embracing the open ocean while looking out for seabirds and whales, or in the Panorama Lounge & Bar, which is used for special functions and events, and is a comfortable spot to relax and enjoy panoramic polar views.
The Tundra spa, gym, and steam room offers you the opportunity to relax, work out, and rejuvenate in between activities. The sauna provides ample space to warm up with views out to the icy waters, it’s the best place to warm up after a Polar Plunge. There’s a small library with a large collection of field guides, picture books and reference books, tales of great explorers, and a selection of games for your entertainment.
The Ready Rooms are fitted with benches, and an open storage locker for everyone on board. Here, you can store and dry your gear between excursions, while a Zodiac hangar allows for fast, efficient disembarkation on expeditions. There is a guest elevator system for travel between decks. The Clinic is located on Deck 3, and the doctor is available 24 hours a day.
Excursions
All excursions are led by highly trained expedition leaders and guides. The two twin-engine helicopters are launched from two simultaneously operable helidecks for heli-skiing, heli-hiking, and aerial sightseeing adventures to bays that are inaccessible to shore landings, as well as mountain glaciers.
Please see your expedition brochure for details on whether helicopter activities are offered on your itinerary. Other adventure options include Zodiac cruises, sea kayaking, paddling, camping, mountaineering and stand-up paddleboarding in hard-to-reach locations.
The Ultramarine cruise is perfect for those who are looking for a higher level of adventure.
Ultra Suite
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Owner's Suite
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Penthouse Suite
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Terrace Suite
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Deluxe Balcony Suite
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Balcony Suite
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Explorer Suite
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Explorer Triple
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Solo Panorama
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Itineraries
We offer a range of last–minute polar expeditions departing in the 2023-24 austral summer season, with special discounts on select itineraries and ships. Explore breathtaking polar landscapes and observe iconic wildlife in their natural habitats.
Terms & Conditions
- — Offer valid for new bookings made between July 5, 2023 to September 27, 2023, for Antarctica departures between November 2023 and March 2024.
- — Bookings made after the promotion period will not qualify for the savings.
- — Rates/savings per person.
- — Applies to voyage full fare only; cabins limited.
- — Not applicable to Transfer Package, Adventure Options, additional hotel accommodation, pre/post tours, insurance, flights, or group bookings.
- — We keep the right to limit, change or discontinue the promotion at any time.
- — No cash value.
Up to 50% off on select voyages in the Antarctic 2023-2024 and Arctic 2024 seasons.
· 50% Off: South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari (February 5th, 2024) – on Ocean Adventurer
· 50% Off: Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica (February 16th, 2024) – on World Explorer
· 40% Off: Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle (March 3rd, 2024) – on Ocean Adventurer
· 30% Off: Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent (March 5th, 2024) – on World Explorer
· Free upgrades on standard cabins for select itineraries in the Antarctic 2024-2024 season, if payment is received in full upon confirmation.
Terms & Conditions
- — Offer valid for new bookings from November 13th, 2023, to December 5th, 2023, on select voyages in the Antarctic 2023-2024 season.
- — Applicable to all cabin types; cabin is based on availability at time of booking. Must provide full name to hold cabin space, 24 hour holds only.
- — Bookings made after the promotion period do not qualify for the savings.
- — Not combinable with other in-market promotions, except for past passenger discounts or shipboard credits where applicable.
- — Not applicable to transfer packages, adventure options, additional hotel accommodations, pre/post tours, insurance, flights, or group bookings.
- — We keep the right to limit, change, or discontinue promotion at any time without notice
- — No cash value.
- — Name changes are not allowed
- — If the voyage is cancelled, we will offer a future travel credit or cash refund for the amount paid.
- — A voyage for voyage match for a future date will not be honored.
- — The 15-day free cancellation period does not apply to this offer.
We offer a range of last–minute polar expeditions departing in the 2024-25 austral summer season, with special discounts on select itineraries and ships. Explore breathtaking polar landscapes and observe iconic wildlife in their natural habitats.
Terms & Conditions
- — Offer valid for new bookings made between July 5, 2023 and September 27, 2023 for Antarctica departures between November 2024 and March 2025 on select voyages
- — Bookings made after the promotion period will not qualify for the savings.
- — Rates/savings per person.
- — Only combinable with Payin-Full Savings
- — Not applicable to Transfer Package, Adventure Options, additional hotel accommodation, pre/post tours, insurance, flights, or group bookings.
- — We keep the right to limit, change or discontinue the promotion at any time.
- — No cash value
Guests will receive 10% additional savings on select Antarctic departures between November 2024 and March 2025 if full payment is received at the time of booking. The full payment includes the voyage fare and any outstanding balances on the booking (air, hotels, transfers, Adventure Options, pre/post tours and insurance).
Terms & Conditions
- — Offer valid for new bookings made between July 5, 2023 and September 27, 2023 on select voyages and limited cabins.
- — Must quote promo code PIF10 at time of booking.
- — Bookings made after the promotion period will not qualify for the savings.
- — Rates/savings per person.
- — 10% discount applies to the price after any other combinable promotions have already been applied.
- — Not applicable to Transfer Package, Adventure Options, additional hotel accommodation, pre/post tours, insurance, flights, or group bookings.
- — We keep the right to limit, change or discontinue the promotion at any time.