We spent a month travelling on the MV Ultramarine, Quark Expeditions’ newest luxury polar exploration vessel and dove deep into every new feature, cabin and facility onboard. In our Quark Ultramarine review we explore every deck and explain everything there is to know about new polar cruise ship.
The mystery of the polar regions has been captivating explorers for centuries, with intrepid seafarers navigating treacherous seas in search of the great unknown onboard questionable vessels.
It wasn’t that long ago, relatively, that a trip to the Arctic or Antarctic would be shrouded in uncertainty of whether the ship would survive the journey.
This uncertainty is no longer a concern, and in the last few years the standard polar expedition ship has evolved to become a master of the seas, filled with the highest technology available and onboard luxury that rivals even the finest 5-star hotels.
Some would say that this has taken away from the romance of a remote expedition, with a few companies now taking enormous cruise ships to the furthest reaches of the planet.
A few core operators have stuck to the idea of adventure though, opting instead to stay true to their values and only run small-ship tours with capped passenger numbers, while upgrading the overall experience and comfort.
One such company is Quark Expeditions, the leaders in unique and responsible polar journeys.
Boasting a small yet spectacular fleet of rugged, research-style ships, they have now welcomed into their arsenal the world-class MV Ultramarine, arguably one of the finest vessels to sail the Antarctic and Arctic oceans.
Commissioned exclusively by Quark and constructed in 2021, the MV Ultramarine is a purpose-built polar exploration ship to give guests and crew the best, safest and most comfortable experiences, to an extent previously unseen in the expedition industry.
We were lucky enough to spend an entire month onboard the Ultramarine on its inaugural season in the western Arctic, and having travelled the world on a variety of small-group ships, from luxury yachts to Russian research vessels, we can attest that the Ultramarine lives up to its reputation.
In our comprehensive Ultramarine review we share our thoughts on the ship, explore every cabin and deck and determine whether this new style is not only suitable but beneficial for polar adventures.
Introducing the MV Ultramarine
With experience operating in the polar regions since 1991, the Quark…
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