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Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Ultramarine is designed to go beyond the familiar in polar exploration, to discover new places, and to immerse you in the best the region has to offer. Equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, Ultramarine 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. It also features an innovative mix of sustainability features that exceed all industry standards. With all this and more, Ultramarine is set to deliver the ultimate polar expedition experience.
Embrace the expeditionary spirit on a quest to reach the colony of thousands of pairs of emperor penguins and their chicks
Spend five days in the vicinity of Snow Hill, either on tour to the colony, or immersing yourself in our custom-designed Weddell Sea experiences
Travel aboard our new ship Ultramarine, enjoying the sauna or one of the ship’s many other onboard amenities
Enjoy the intimacy of traveling on a ship with a reduced capacity of 150 guests
Additional staff means there will be one expedition team member for every four guests
Take part in a legendary polar adventure with the "Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill." This 14-day cruise departs from Buenos Aires and journeys through the icy realms of the Weddell Sea and Drake Passage, culminating in an extraordinary wildlife encounter at Snow Hill Island. Guests will utilize state-of-the-art twin-engine helicopters to access the rarely visited emperor penguin rookery, witnessing scenes reminiscent of "March of the Penguins." Led by the most experienced expedition team in the industry, this tour ensures the highest chance of seeing over 4,000 breeding pairs and their chicks up close. The unique selling point is the unrivaled access to one of the planet’s most exclusive wildlife spectacles, allowing adventurous travelers to write their own chapter in polar history.
