Overview of the Ultramarine

The ice-strengthened M/V Ultramarine is a deluxe all-suite/all balcony ice-strengthened expedition vessel. She goes beyond the familiar in polar exploration, discovers new places to deliver the ultimate polar expedition experience and immerses those onboard in the best the region has to offer.

Ultramarine offers breathtaking indoor and outdoor public viewing spaces to enjoy awe-inspiring and unobstructed polar landscapes and seize the moment when wildlife encounters occur.

Trip Features
  • 12-23 Days
  • Starting at $16,390 per person
  • PHYSICAL RATING
    Moderate
  • ACTIVITIES
    Helicopters, Stand up Paddle Boarding, Zodiac Excursions
  • HIGHLIGHTS
    Charter flights from Buenos Aires, Glaciers, Penguins, Whales

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Ultramarine Itineraries

Employing two Twin-Engine Helicopters operated from two helidecks, passengers can simultaneously experience new destinations accessible only by air, and enjoy more unique aerial perspectives of the polar regions.

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Day 1 Arrive Buenos Aires, Argentina
Day 2 Buenos Aires – Ushuaia – Embark
Day 3 At Sea
Days 4-5 Falkland Islands
Days 6-7 At Sea
Days 8-11 South Georgia
Days 12-13 At Sea
Days 14-16 South Shetland Islands & Antarctica Peninsula
Days 17-18 Antarctic Circle
Days 19-20 Northbound Along the Peninsula
Days 21-22 Drake Passage
Day 23 Ushuaia – Disembark – Buenos Aires
Day 1 Arrive Buenos Aires, Argentina
Day 2 Buenos Aires – Ushuaia – Embark
Days 3-4 Drake Passage
Days 5-9 South Shetland Islands & Antarctica Peninsula & Polar Circle
Days 10-11 Northbound Along the Peninsula
Days 12-13 Drake Passage
Day 14 Ushuaia – Disembark – Buenos Aires
Day 1 Arrive Buenos Aires, Argentina
Day 2 Buenos Aires – Ushuaia – Embark
Days 3-4 Drake Passage
Days 5-8 South Shetland Islands & Antarctica Peninsula
Days 9-10 Drake Passage
Day 11 Ushuaia – Disembark – Buenos Aires
Day 1 Arrive Buenos Aires, Argentina
Day 2 Buenos Aires – Ushuaia – Embark
Days 3-4 Drake Passage
Days 5-10 WEDDELL SEA AND THE QUEST TO LAND AT SNOW HILL
Days 11-13 AT SEA
Day 14 Ushuaia – Disembark – Buenos Aires
Day 1 Arrive Buenos Aires, Argentina
Day 2 Buenos Aires – Ushuaia – Embark
Day 3 Cape Horn
DayS 4-5 Pia & Garibaldi Glaciers & Glacier Alley
Day 6 Dainelli Glacier
Day 7 Cruising the Chilean Fjords
Days 8-9 Puerto Natales & Torres Del Paine National Park
Day 10 Canal De Las Montañas
Day 11 Tucker Islets
Day 12 Ainsworth Bay & Islote Albatros
Day 13 Bahia Brookes
Day 14 Marta Island
Day 15 Disembark Punta Arenas – Santiago

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More About the Ultramarine

The Ultramarine has an Ice-Class 1A+, PC6 rating and is among the fastest ships in the region, traveling at a cruising speed of 16 knots in open water.

She has four Diesel/Electric-Hybrid engines and a Micro Auto Gasification System (MAGS) ” which is the industry-leading system that converts waste into energy where it’s generated, eliminating the environmental impact of waste transportation and offering an innovative sustainability feature that exceeds all industry standards.

Ship Highlights
  • Size/Type
    420 ft.
  • Guest Capacity
    199
  • Features
    20 Zodiacs
    2 Helicopters
    Panorama Lounge
    Bar & Library
    Wraparound Deck
    Spa with Steam Room & Sauna
    Fully-Equipped Fitness Center w/ Yoga Space
    Theater Auditorium
    Main Restaurant & Additional Bistro
    Polar Bear Boutique
    Doctor Clinic
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Cabin Details

The Ultramarine offers 102 spacious suites across nine categories ranging from Dedicated Singles with Floor-to-Ceiling Windows and Picture Window Triples to Veranda Owners Suites with six categories offering a private walk-out veranda.

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Single Panorama

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Explorer Window Suite (Triple)

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Explorer Window Suite

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Balcony Suite

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Deluxe Balcony Suite

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Terrace Balcony Suite

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Penthouse Balcony Suite

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Owner’s Balcony Suite

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Ultra Balcony Suite

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TRIP FAQs

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You have the flexibility to choose your own travel dates on most of our trips. Certain trips, such as cruises, have fixed schedules. Availability on these trips is always changing so please contact us with your preferred travel time and we can find the perfect itinerary for you.

The first step is to get in touch with a Southern Explorations travel planner for date availability and information on activities, accommodations and other travel aspirations you may have. Give us a call at 1.877.784.5400, fill out this form or email info@southernexplorations.com.

Yes! All of our posted itineraries can be considered a starting point and were happy to tailor a trip to your exact desires. There may be some elements of a trip, such as a cruise or all-inclusive lodge stay, that cannot be modified but we can always adjust the tours around those components.

We provide full service tours so in general our trips include all guided activities with professional English-speaking guides, accommodations, transportation, airport transfers, entrance fees and permits, select meals, and pre-departure services. You will be responsible for international airfare while we will book all in-country airfare. Contact one of our expert travel planners for even more details on this specific tour.

We have more detailed information about each destination in the Plan Your Trip section of this website. Our team of friendly travel planners is also available to walk you through various options and to work with you on the perfect trip!

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This trip to Antarctica with the assistance of Southern Exploration was one of the best travel experience I have had so far, very professional friendly, knowledgeable and experienced staff who takes great care of each other, I really praise and appreciate Southern Exploration for choosing Quark for our journey to Antartica.

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