Ultramarine - Arctic Ship

Elegant lines, contemporary styling, onboard helicopters, spacious balconied cabins and a wide range of adventure activities; this ship is Ultra by name and ultra by nature. …
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These expedition vessels are spacious and boast a range of options - top cabins often have balconies and there will be more of a focus on hotel style service onboard. You can still expect daily landings and adventure options during your expedition.
Elegant lines, contemporary styling, onboard helicopters, spacious balconied cabins and a wide range of adventure activities; this ship is Ultra by name and ultra by nature. …
Discover MoreBlessed with a huge amount of deck space this is a great ship for the 136 passengers. A well-established team makes it a great atmosphere on board.
Discover MoreWith a futuristic design set to redefine expedition cruising, the Greg Mortimer is purpose built for 120 guests to travel through the ice in comfort.
Discover MoreA former Dutch Navy research ship, the Plancius is a practical and highly capable expedition ship with a recent full re-fit to take 116 guests.
Discover MoreHondius is custom-made for Polar exploration and carries up to 170 guests in a range of cabins. Large deck space for viewing and comfortable observation loungers plus the …
Discover MoreRefurbished for her 128 guests in 2017 and with a stunning history of polar exploration this is one of the Grand Dames of the Arctic.
Discover MoreExpect a first class Arctic cruise on this vessel which tackles the most challenging of polar voyages with flexibility, elegance and comfort. A purpose buiilt expedition vessel …
Discover MoreA 2019 addition to the Polar Fleet, this purposely built expedition ship is a fast cruiser with space, style, and impressive facilities.
Discover MoreMost often found in the Canadian Arctic and West Greenland she offers a spacious and comfortable platform for her 198 passengers.
Discover MoreA class act from the pioneers of polar travel the Explorer carries 148 guests in great comfort to some of the most incredible spots in the Arctic.
Discover MoreThis sturdy and recently renovated ship, carrying 214 passengers, offers some of the best value trips in Greenland and Svalbard.
Discover MoreThis state-of-the-art ship honours the highly accomplished marine biologist and oceanographer, Sylvia Earle and launches in October 2021. Sister ship to the Greg Mortimer, this …
Discover MorePotential could be this ship's middle name. Few can compete with it's ability to traverse the full Northwest Passage and carry out landings with specialist guides.
Discover MoreFully refurbished for the 2020 season, the MS Fram combines advanced technology with a wide choice of cabins, green credentials, and a new Science Centre.
Discover MoreA purpose built expedition ship with elegant style and spacious cabins for her 114 guests to travel in style.
Discover MoreThese ships are workhorses, often ex-research vessels and capable of getting almost anywhere. Functional and practical onboard, their 'rough around the edges' feel often adds to their heaps of character. The landings, though, are really what trips on these ships are all about.
Purpose built to navigate ice-choked waters of Greenland this brilliant little ship makes and incredible platform for her 53 passengers to explore the Arctic from.
Discover MoreAn outstanding expedition ship with a hard won reputation for navigating some of the Polar region's most challenging waters carrying just 116 guests.
Discover MoreA tiny, yet incredibly strong ship for just 12 passengers and a surprising level of comfort on board. An intimate way to explore the Arctic.
Discover MoreOne of the original expeditionary ships, her small size belies with just 48 passenger berths hides immense strength to combat the ice.
Discover MoreThis plucky little 50 passenger ship spends much of her time in the Russian Arctic where she is very much at home.
Discover MoreCapable of 12 knotts through 8 feet of ice this nuclear-powered ship easily carries 128 passengers to the North Pole.
Discover MoreA classic vessel built in 1943, heritage listed since 2004 and fully refitted as a comfortable and ice-strengthened expedition vessel in 2014.
Discover MoreThe MV Freya is a robust and strong ship, very well suited to cruising the Arctic waters. With large deckspace and comfortable spacious accommodation.
Discover MoreWith cabins for just 12 passengers this incredibly tough little ship was built for navigating Svalbard's icy waters and has spent over 20 years doing just that.
Discover MoreWooden decks, spacious cabins, a wood fired hot tub and amazing food, this 12 passenger ship has everything you could need during an expedition through the ice.
Discover MoreSailing through Arctic waters in near silence is an astounding experience that few people encounter. These two schooners offer you that opportunity.
A two-masted schooner built in 1910 and re-purposed to carry just 20 adventurers in simple berths through the frozen north.
Discover MoreA beautiful three-masted schooner evoking a bygone era when sail power ruled the waves, with comfortable cabins for 33.
Discover MoreAt the very top of the luxury scale with impeccable service on board and all the facilities you would expect from any super-yacht cruise ship. Alongside the grandeur, you can expect to be pulling on your boots and coats for daily excursions as you sail the frozen north.
Recently refurbished to a very high standard the 12 passengers will find a hot tub and sauna to enhance their Arctic experience.
Discover MoreIntimate luxury at the highest of standards on this 132 passenger super-yacht. 5* service with all the excursions of an expedition ship.
Discover MorePurpose built expedition ships with state of the art luxury and 5* service for their 264 guests traveling in serious comfort.
Discover MoreAfter a multi-million dollar refit in 2017 this luxury vessel has become the last word in luxury for 296 adventurers, with fine dining and butler service to boot.
Discover MoreTravel in luxurious surroundings on board this purpose built ice breaker. Designed to minimise the environmental impact of travel while maximising the expedition approach.
Discover MoreAdventure into the frozen north on one of our favourite Arctic cruises.
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