Ultramarine
Sails from Ushuaia, Argentina · Fly into USH
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Ultramarine in polar waters. · Photo: Quark Expeditions / Sam Crimmin
About Ultramarine
Ultramarine is a Quark Expeditions cruise ship, in service since 2021. She carries 199 guests with a crew of 140. She sails Antarctica, Northern Europe, South America itineraries. We rate her 3.0 out of 5.
Ultramarine is Quark Expeditions' first wholly owned ship, built at the Brodosplit yard in Split, Croatia, and delivered in 2021. The 128-meter ship carries up to 199 guests with 140 staff and crew and is rated ice class 1A+ and Polar Class 6. Her signature features are two twin-engine Airbus H145 helicopters flying from two helidecks (not used on Svalbard voyages), a water-level hangar for 20 Zodiacs, a wraparound deck, a spa with steam room and sauna, and the glass-enclosed Panorama Lounge and Bar. She sails Antarctica, South Georgia and Patagonia from Ushuaia in the southern summer and the Arctic, including Svalbard, Greenland and Iceland, in the northern summer.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 199
- Crew 140 · 1:1.4
- Entered service
- 2021
- Length
- 128 m
- Shorter than 75% of 575 ships
Ratings
- Cabins
- 4/5
- Dining
- 3/5
- Entertainment
- 2/5
- Service
- 4/5
- Pools & decks
- 2/5
- Value
- 3/5
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Photos
Ultramarine in polar waters.Quark Expeditions / Sam Crimmin
Where she sails
- Antarcticaexpedition ships from Ushuaia, November to March
- Northern Europethe Baltic, British Isles and Iceland, May to September
- South AmericaCape Horn, Patagonia and the Amazon, in the southern summer
Home port: Ushuaia, Argentina.
Flying in for your cruise?
Ultramarine sails from Ushuaia, Argentina. The airport is Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International (USH), with 1 lounge to wait in before you board.
The lounge at Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Ushuaia, ArgentinaQuick answers
Which cruise line operates Ultramarine?
Ultramarine is operated by Quark Expeditions.
How big is Ultramarine?
Ultramarine measures 128 metres in length.
How many passengers does Ultramarine carry?
Ultramarine carries 199 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 140 (about 1.4 guests per crew member).
When did Ultramarine enter service?
Ultramarine entered service in 2021.
Where does Ultramarine sail?
Ultramarine sails Antarctica, Northern Europe and South America itineraries. Her home port is Ushuaia, Argentina.
Which airport should I fly into for Ultramarine?
Ultramarine sails from Ushuaia, Argentina. Fly into Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International (USH), which has 1 airport lounge listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Ultramarine?
Quark Expeditions publishes the deck plans for Ultramarine; this page links to Deck plans.
How is Ultramarine rated?
Cruise Frog rates Ultramarine 3.0 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (4/5) and lowest on pools & decks (2/5).
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