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Ultramarine

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  • Dining area on the Ultramarine Ship
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  • Quark Expeditions_Ultramarine_Terrace Suite_Cabin 616_ (30)
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  • Quark Expeditions_Ultramarine_Panorama Lounge_(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

  • 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
  • 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 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
  • Most Memorable Experience: “The Awesome Beauty of a Sunny Antarctica!”

    AW, Nottingham Dec 2012
  • 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
  • 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…

    HW, New Romney Feb 2014
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Our Expert's Opinion

Chris
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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  • Carrie
    Carrie Gallagher - Travel Expert

    A former JLA tour leader, Carrie brings a wealth of on-the-ground experience to our London-based Tailor-made and Group Tours department.

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    Hannah Donaldson - Travel Expert

    Having spent part of her childhood in Colombia and worked in Brazil and Costa Rica, Hannah's ties to Latin America run deep. Hannah is a much valued Travel Expert in our Tailor-made Holidays and Group Tours sales team.

  • Ben
    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.

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    Paul Winrow-Giffin - Travel Expert

    After graduating in Computer Science, Paul spent seven months travelling from Colombia to Argentina and came home hooked on Latin America.

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    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.

  • Maggie
    Maggie Wilson - Travel Expert

    Maggie visited Latin America on her first backpacking trip when she was 19. Since then, she has taken every opportunity to travel, and has managed to explore a lot of the region in subsequent trips.

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