Ultramarine

capacity

200

year built

2021

crew members

140

length

420 feet

beam

70 feet

draft

16.4 feet

cruising speed

16 knots

flag

Marshall Islands

ice class

1A, PC6

The new Ultramarine 200-passenger polar ship is purpose-built for safety and far-off exploration. The vessel boasts specialized exploration tools, cutting-edge safety measures and an incredible 70-day cruising range to focus on hard-to-reach places, while at the same time providing a high-end onboard experience. Ultramarine was built in 2021 by Croatia’s award-winning Brodosplit, the largest shipyard in the country, and is designed by LMG Marin, Europe’s leading naval architect. Her first sailings were in the Arctic in early 2022.

Ultramarine Ship Review

AdventureSmith Explorations’ Ultramarine review includes a detailed description of the small ship including deck plans, a photo gallery and testimonials from our travelers who’ve been aboard. Our small ship cruise experts have been on nearly every small expedition ship in the polar regions and can help you compare. Please read our Ultramarine review below then contact our small ship cruise experts to compare this ship with other with other Antarctica ships and ice-class expedition ships offering Arctic cruises, Canada cruises, Patagonia cruises and Antarctica cruises.

Choose this ship for a high-end onboard experience to go farther, faster and more safely in the dynamic conditions of the Arctic and Antarctic. Exploration is prioritized with Ultramarine’s twin helicopter and helipads for heli-skiing, flightseeing and expeditions to otherwise inaccessible places as well as an innovative, internal hangar and launching system for Zodiacs. These exploration tools, the ship’s specialized, cutting-edge safety features, and the provisioning and waste handling systems (enabling a 70-day operational range) all ensure the ability to go farther into the polar regions, more safely and more easily than before. For these, and many other reasons, the Ultramarine is among our top choices for passengers seeking Antarctica luxury cruises.

Designed in collaboration with active expedition leaders, this ship offers innovative features to increase guests’ on- and off-ship experiences. Choose the Ultramarine for an excellent balance of personal, operational and public spaces.

Safety & Sustainability Aboard Ultramarine

The groundbreaking safety features of Ultramarine include 13 fully redundant critical systems, twin propellers powered by four diesel-electric engines in two separate engine rooms for consistent backup and engine reliability, stabilizers, as well as a fully operational emergency bridge. This expedition vessel also has an ice strengthened hull and dynamic positioning capabilities. Her sophisticated and environmentally friendly waste handling systems allow for treatment of waste to be managed safely in far-off distances. Her numerous innovations are designed to minimize her environmental footprint to an extent previously unseen for a vessel of comparable size, including a sophisticated water treatment system, state-of-the-art waste handling, a leading-edge heat recovery system that recycles excess energy back into the ship, LED lighting, and the use of entirely recyclable materials to construct it. The dynamic positioning technology also means no need to anchor, avoiding damage to sensitive seabed ecosystems. Finally, digital wristbands enable both keyless cabin entry and computer-logged tracking of entry and exit from the ship.

Common Areas Aboard Ultramarine

With a modern and high-end feel, guests aboard the Ultramarine polar expedition ship can feel right at home while traveling to these extreme locations. A modern spa and fitness facilities offer guests the ability to relax and rejuvenate in between the active off-ship explorations. A gourmet restaurant services two dining rooms with tables from 2-10 guests each. An indoor/outdoor bistro on the upper deck, and four bars provide additional food and beverage options while aboard.

Activities Aboard Ultramarine

The days are packed with multiple landings by Zodiac, enabled by the ship’s rapid Zodiac deployment tools. Ultramarine’s internal Zodiac hanger provides safe and quick deployment of 20 Zodiacs with four embarkation points easily accessible from two ready rooms, enabling all passengers to offload the ship at the same time. In addition, this polar ship has two twin-engine helicopters launched from two simultaneously operable helidecks for heli-skiing, heli-hiking, flightseeing and exploration of air-only accessible destinations. Ultramarine additionally offers the largest selection of classic adventure options, including sea kayaking, paddling, camping, mountaineering and stand-up paddleboarding. All activities are led by highly trained guides and expedition leaders.

Cabins & Deck Plan Aboard Ultramarine

Passengers benefit from 11 different cabin styles, each are spacious and designed for superior comfort. Amenities include key-less entry via wristbands, heated-floor bathrooms, Egyptian cotton bedding and non-allergenic pillows.