Quark Expeditions
Ultramarine
Moving far beyond the blueprint of traditional expedition, the Ultramarine defies the familiar. It is purpose-built to navigate off the map, immersing you in the raw, untouched beauty of the polar extremes.
Beyond the Blueprint
The Ultramarine was born from a profound respect for the wildcrafted, designed for those who hear the call of the ice but refuse to compromise on elegance. It is a masterpiece of maritime engineering with the restless soul of an explorer. Through panoramic glass and sweeping open decks, the towering fjords and ancient icebergs feel close enough to touch. When you fly in its two helicopters, the quiet, clean unknown opens up below you in a breathtaking way. Yet, for all its rugged capability at the ends of the earth, the ship remains a refuge of exquisite comfort—a rare place where untamed, raw adventure meets absolute serenity
HIGHLIGHTS
Ultramarine carries just 199 guests, with two helicopters and twenty Zodiacs launched from her own internal hangar on three sides of the ship. She's ice-rated to 1A+/PC6 with a 40-day range, allowing her to remain in ice that most ships turn back from. Suites are the largest in her class, and a deck wraps the full ship for open-air views wherever the wildlife shows up. Everything on board points outward, toward getting people onto the ice, not just past it.
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Polar Helicopter Experiences
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Sauna
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Spa
Water-level Zodiac Hangar
Unique Interiors & Amenities
A unique onboard experience
Perfectly juxtaposed luxury: guests can rest and relax in the comfort and warmth of the sauna while enjoying the spectacular views outside.
The Utramarine
Staterooms & Suites
The Antarctic dictates the terms outside, but inside your suite, you are completely at ease. Designed as an anchor to Quark’s rugged expeditions, these rooms provide a profound, restorative warmth a quiet place to pour a drink, watch the glaciers pass, and prepare for whatever the ice brings tomorrow.
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Penthouse Suite
The suite offers approximately 369 sq. ft. (34.3 m²) of indoor living space paired with a 67 sq. ft. (6.2 m²) private balcony. The expansive bathrooms also feature heated floors, a standalone shower, and a bathtub
Penthouse Suite
The suite offers approximately 369 sq. ft. (34.3 m²) of indoor living space paired with a 67 sq. ft. (6.2 m²) private balcony. The expansive bathrooms also feature heated floors, a standalone shower, and a bathtub
Features of the Vessel
Two twin-engine helicopters operated from two helidecks allow more passengers to simultaneously experience new destinations accessible only by air and to enjoy more unique aerial perspectives of the polar regions than on any other ship.
Contact Our Polar Expert
Our simple, guided process with an expert by your side, from first conversation to final detail.
Book a no-obligation discovery call
Enjoy our simple, guided process with an expert by your side, from first conversation to final detail.
We’ll call you
Our travel specialist will discuss your ideas and all the opportunities.
Explore your options
We’ll do the all the hard work and present you with different options to choose from.
Book a no-obligation discovery call
Enjoy our simple, guided process with an expert by your side, from first conversation to final detail.
We’ll call you
Our travel specialist will discuss your ideas and all the opportunities.
Explore your options
We’ll do the all the hard work and present you with different options to choose from.
Talk with a specialist
A conversation, not a commitment
We help match you with the expedition style, comfort level and itinerary that suits you.
Antarctica Cruise was brilliant in organising
Antarctica Cruise was brilliant in organising a cruise for my father and I to Antarctica - Nico was extremely knowledgeable and experienced, listened to what we were looking for and proposed an excellent cruise with options to choose from - and since he has extensive experience in this area we knew we were in good hands - the cruise was special to share with my father - words cannot describe how incredible this experience was - and something I will hold with me for the rest of my life. Thank you!
Dan L
A Fantastic Experience
This bucket list of mine has well and truly been ticked off…thanks to the great work of Alicia James and her team for making it possible. It didn’t matter what time of the day or night, if I had a problem or question Alicia would handle it with professionalism and good humour. Thanks for all your support…it was a fantastic experience for me to step on my 7th continent…let us all preserve this wonderland.
William H
Looking forward to an Arctic cruise on the World Traveller.
We recently did an Antarctica cruise on the World Traveller Atlas Ocean Voyages and it was spectacular. We enjoyed many land excursions by Zodiacs. The boat was luxurious, the expedition crew were very passionate about their experiences and the other staff members were brilliant. We would not have experienced all this without the expert knowledge of Ben, Sam and Alicia. They always responded with answers to our queries in a prompt manner. Highly recommend them and we are looking forward to an Arctic cruise on the World Traveller.
Jim B
Antarctica Cruise was brilliant in organising
Antarctica Cruise was brilliant in organising a cruise for my father and I to Antarctica - Nico was extremely knowledgeable and experienced, listened to what we were looking for and proposed an excellent cruise with options to choose from - and since he has extensive experience in this area we knew we were in good hands - the cruise was special to share with my father - words cannot describe how incredible this experience was - and something I will hold with me for the rest of my life. Thank you!
Dan L
A Fantastic Experience
This bucket list of mine has well and truly been ticked off…thanks to the great work of Alicia James and her team for making it possible. It didn’t matter what time of the day or night, if I had a problem or question Alicia would handle it with professionalism and good humour. Thanks for all your support…it was a fantastic experience for me to step on my 7th continent…let us all preserve this wonderland.
William H
Looking forward to an Arctic cruise on the World Traveller.
We recently did an Antarctica cruise on the World Traveller Atlas Ocean Voyages and it was spectacular. We enjoyed many land excursions by Zodiacs. The boat was luxurious, the expedition crew were very passionate about their experiences and the other staff members were brilliant. We would not have experienced all this without the expert knowledge of Ben, Sam and Alicia. They always responded with answers to our queries in a prompt manner. Highly recommend them and we are looking forward to an Arctic cruise on the World Traveller.
Jim B