Ultramarine: Ship, Routes & Consulting
3 Reasons for a an Expedition on the Ultramarine
- The Ultramarine offers the perfect combination of true comfort and a wide range of adventure activities.
- It is one of the few ships equipped with helicopters, allowing you to experience the Arctic or Antarctica from the air.
- The ship boasts one of the best expedition team-to-guest ratios and offers a great selection of optional adventure activities, including kayaking, camping, helicopter flights, stand-up paddling, and mountaineering.
What Awaits You on an Expedition on the Ultramarine
Modern Expedition Vessel
Ultramarine is a purpose-built polar expedition ship with PC6 ice class, designed specifically for journeys into the Polar Regions. She travels to Antarctica with a maximum of 199 guests.
With two helicopters, 20 Zodiacs, a full spa facility, and multiple wildlife-viewing areas, she is one of the most capable and well-equipped ships for polar expeditions.
Comfort in the Heart of Antarctica
Spacious cabins starting from 21 m² with floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies ensure you never miss what’s happening outside.
You can unwind in the sauna overlooking the sea, dine in one of the two onboard restaurants, or enjoy the view from the Observation Lounge with a glass of wine in hand.
Heli-Flightseeing and Real Adventure
What was once reserved for private superyachts is now possible aboard Ultramarine. Helicopter flightseeing has elevated expedition travel to an entirely new level.
Ultramarine also offers one of the widest selections of optional adventure activities in Antarctica — including kayaking, camping, stand-up paddleboarding, and mountaineering.
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Cabins and Suites on the Ultramarine
| Ultra Suite | 52.3 M2 |
| Owner's Suite | 41.5 M2 |
| Penthouse Suite | 34.3 M2 |
| Terrace Suite | 32.5 M2 |
| Deluxe Balcony Suite | 27.8 M2 |
| Balcony Suite | 21 M2 |
| Explorer Suite | 26.5 M2 |
| Triple Suite | 26.5 M2 |
| Solo Panorama | 12.3 M2 |
Ultra Suite
- 52.3 m² Ultra Suite on Deck 6.
- 4.3 m² private balcony.
- Double bed or two single beds in a private bedroom.
- Private bathroom with shower, bathtub, and underfloor heating, as well as a separate utility room with a second toilet.
- Walk-in closet, sitting area with sofa bed and additional walk-in closet in the hallway.
- Desk, refrigerator, coffee maker and TV.
- Binoculars available to borrow.
Owner's Suite
- 41.5 m² Owner's Suite on Deck 6.
- 4.3 m² private balcony.
- Double bed or two single beds in a private bedroom.
- Private bathroom with shower, bathtub, and underfloor heating, as well as a separate utility room with a second toilet.
- Walk-in closet, sitting area with sofa bed and additional closet.
- Desk, refrigerator, coffee maker, and TV.
- Binoculars available to borrow
Penthouse Suite
- 34.3 m² penthouse suite on deck 7.
- 6.2 m² private balcony.
- Double bed or two single beds.
- Private bathroom with shower, bathtub, and underfloor heating.
- Sitting area with sofa bed, desk, refrigerator, and TV.
Terrace Suite
- 32.5 m² Terrace Suite on Deck 6.
- 9.3 m² extra-wide private balcony.
- Double bed or two single beds.
- Private bathroom with shower, bathtub, and underfloor heating.
- Sitting area with sofa bed, desk, refrigerator, and TV.
Deluxe Balcony Suite
- 27.8 m² Deluxe Balcony Suite on decks 4 and 6.
- 6.5 m² private balcony.
- Double bed or two single beds.
- Private bathroom with shower, bathtub, and underfloor heating.
- Sitting area with sofa bed, desk, refrigerator, and TV.
Balcony Suite
- 21 m² Balcony Suite located on decks 4 and 6.
- 4.8 m² private balcony.
- Double bed or two single beds.
- Private bathroom with shower and underfloor heating.
- Sitting area with sofa bed.
- Desk, refrigerator, and TV.
- Four suites with connecting doors are available in this category, which are ideal for families or groups who want to stay connected during their trip.
Explorer Suite
- 26.5 m² Explorer Suite on Deck 3.
- Double bed or two single beds.
- Private bathroom with shower and underfloor heating.
- Sitting area with sofa bed.
- Panoramic windows.
- Desk, refrigerator, and television.
Triple Suite
- 26.5 m² Triple Suite on Deck 3.
- Three single beds. Two of these can be combined to form a double bed.
- Private bathroom with shower and underfloor heating.
- Sitting area with a panoramic window.
- Desk, refrigerator, and TV.
- Can be booked with all three beds or individually with another passenger of the same gender assigned by Ultramarine.
Solo Panorama
- 12.3 m² Solo Panorama Cabin on Deck 6.
- Floor-to-ceiling window directly in front of the bed with a magnificent view.
- Single bed.
- Private bathroom with shower and underfloor heating.
- Desk, refrigerator, and TV.
- One of the best single cabins on expedition ships.
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Itineraries of the Ultramarine in Antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions about Ultramarine
Included:
• Antarctic voyage in the booked cabin category.
• All shore landings and activities throughout the expedition including Zodiac cruises.
• Scientific lectures and onboard enrichment programs.
• For fly-cruise itineraries: a pre-night hotel stay with breakfast and transfers, and a post-night hotel stay with breakfast and transfers.
• For fly-cruise itineraries: return flights from Punta Arenas to King George Island, or one-way flights depending on itinerary.
• All meals, including snacks, coffee and tea throughout the voyage.
• Complimentary beer, standard wines, spirits and cocktails during bar opening hours and with dinner.
• An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep.
• Complimentary loan of expedition boots.
• A photographic voyage log documenting the expedition.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi for one device, suitable for basic browsing, email, social media and messaging apps (premium packages available for higher bandwidth needs).
• Emergency evacuation insurance for all guests up to USD 500,000 per person.
• Comprehensive pre-departure and post-trip information material.
Excluded:
• International flights — we can arrange suitable flights for an additional cost.
• Customary gratuities at the end of the voyage.
• Personal expenses such as purchases from the onboard shop.
• Spa treatments and similar services.
• Personal travel insurance.
With Ultramarine you have access to one of the largest selections of optional adventure activities in Antarctica. These include:
• Shore landings
• Zodiac cruises
• Expert-led polar lectures
• Photography workshops
• Polar Plunge
• Camping
• Sea kayaking
• Mountaineering
• Stand-up paddleboarding
• Helicopter activities (depending on itinerary)
All shore landings and Zodiac excursions are included. Lectures onboard Ultramarine are also included. Optional adventure activities and helicopter operations vary by sailing date
Ultramarine carries two twin-engine Airbus H145 helicopters operated from two dedicated helidecks. This allows more guests to explore remote sites that cannot be reached by ship or Zodiac.
Seven of the eight helicopter seats are window seats. The large scratch-resistant windows are ideal for photography.
Helicopter experiences range from Antarctic landings to flightseeing. The exact program depends on the itinerary. For example, voyages to Snow Hill Island include helicopter landings to visit the emperor penguin colonies.
If you have questions about helicopter options on specific itineraries, feel free to call us or request a complimentary callback.
You can stay connected onboard Ultramarine — even in Antarctica. Personal devices can connect to the shipwide Wi-Fi network.
However, internet access may be limited or temporarily unavailable in extremely remote areas. Bandwidth cannot always support smooth video calls.
When booking with Arctic Desire, you can choose a package including international flights.
A national flight package is already included when booking Ultramarine in Antarctica, consisting of:
• Pre-night hotel stay in Buenos Aires including transfers
• Domestic return flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
• Necessary airport transfers
We are happy to plan a fully tailored travel itinerary if preferred.
Yes. You can call us directly or request a free callback. We’ll gladly answer all your questions about a voyage aboard Ultramarine or any other Antarctic expedition vessel—free of charge.
To book your journey on Ultramarine, the easiest way is to contact us directly. You may also send us a message via the contact form or request a complimentary callback. With ArcticDesire.com, you always receive the official best price from the cruise operator with no extra fees, plus full concierge support from our polar experts.