Quark Expeditions

Ultramarine

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About this vessel

Ultramarine is designed to go beyond the familiar in polar exploration.

Equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, it offers the most robust portfolio of adventure activities in the industry, the most spacious suites in its category, breathtaking public spaces, and more outdoor wildlife viewing spaces than other expedition ships its size. Ice class 1A+, PC6; 20 Zodiacs; 40-day operational range; water-level Zodiac hangar and four embarkation points; innovative MAGS waste-to-energy system.

Polarverse guide to UltramarineGuide

Specs Facilities Inclusions Activities

Specifications

Year Built

2021

New Ship

Length

128m

Guest Capacity

199

Crew

140

Ice Class

1A+ (PC6)

IAATO Classification

Category 1

Operator

Quark Expeditions

Steady Operator

Dependable, even profiles without an elite peak.

Polar Luxury Index

BStrong

How luxuriously Ultramarine lives — suites, crew-to-guest service, dining, wellness, and design, independent of fare.

Field Experience Score

A+Exceptional

No. 1 in the Study

How efficiently Ultramarine converts time at sea into exploration — staging, landing rotations, and guide density.

Drake Comfort Coefficient

CSolid

How comfortably Ultramarine handles open-ocean swells — displacement mass, transit speed, stabilization, and hull shape.

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Onboard

Life on board.

A curated look at the dining, lounges and outdoor spaces that shape daily life aboard Ultramarine.

Discovery

2 spaces

Twin-Engine Helicopters

Signature

Two twin-engine helicopters operated from two helidecks, offering unique aerial perspectives of the polar regions.

Water-Level Zodiac Hangar

Signature

An internal Zodiac hangar deploying 20 Zodiacs quickly and safely for spontaneous off-ship adventures.

Dining

1 space

Balena Restaurant

The main dining venue serving meals prepared by professional chefs with an emphasis on freshness, variety and creativity.

Bars & Lounges

1 space

Panorama Lounge and Bar

A spacious lounge and bar for relaxing and connecting with fellow explorers.

Spa & Wellness

1 space

Tundra Spa and Sauna

A spa and sauna for relaxation after off-ship adventures.

Outdoor Decks

1 space

Wraparound Deck

A wraparound deck on Deck 5 offering generous outdoor wildlife viewing.

Recreation

1 space

Fitness Center

A fitness center available to guests.

Entertainment

1 space

Ambassadors Theater

The main presentation theater for daily recaps, lectures and shows.

Other

3 spaces

Library

A quiet library for reading and relaxing.

Polar Boutique

A boutique stocked with the industry's top cold-weather expedition gear.

Ready Rooms

Two ready rooms with wider hallways and seating for quickly changing in and out of expedition gear.

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What's included

Inclusions

✓ Included · ◐ Complimentary use · + Additional fee

Included

Ship Facilities

Spa Facilities
Included · Spa, sauna and fitness facilities (Ultramarine and Ocean Explorer).

Onboard Services

Wi-Fi
Included · Free Wi-Fi included.

Food & Beverage

Dining
Included · All meals included.
Beverages
Included · Beer, standard wines and select spirits and cocktails at no charge during bar service hours and dinner.

Expedition Gear

Parka / Expedition Jacket
Included · Quark Expeditions parka provided to each guest.
Polar Boots
Complimentary use · Muck boots loaned for the duration of the voyage.

Destination experiences