Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill with helicopter – Ultramarine, Oct 2025

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Trip Summary

Dates: 

Oct 30, 2025 -
Nov 16, 2025

Duration: 

18 Days

Ship:

Adventure
options:
Helicopter Tours Kayaking Paddleboarding
Starting at: $ 30,195.00
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Welcome aboard the Ultramarine

The newest ship in our fleet, Ultramarine is designed to go beyond the familiar in polar exploration, to discover new places, and 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 a best-in-class 70-day operational range and 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.

Technical Specs
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 a best-in-class 70-day operational range and an innovative mix of sustainability features that exceed all industry standards.

Cabins & Amenities

Cabins

  • Spacious Entryways
  • Personal Safes
  • Spa-inspired Bathrooms
  • Heated Bathroom Floors
  • Premium beds and bed linens
  • Convertible Beds
  • Individual Temperature Controls
  • HD Flatscreen Televisions
  • Oversized Windows With Sweeping Views
  • Electrical Supply: 220V
CABIN CATEGORY DECK LOCATION(S) SIZE # OF GUESTS BERTH CONFIGURATION
Solo Panorama
  • Deck 6
132 sq. ft. 1 1 twin
Explorer Triple
  • Deck 3
285 sq. ft. 1-3 3 single beds, two of which can be converted to a double bed
Explorer Suite
  • Deck 3
285 sq. ft. 1-2 1 double or 2 single beds
Balcony Suite
  • Deck 4
226 sq. ft. 1-2 1 double or 2 single beds
Deluxe Balcony Suite
  • Deck 4
299 sq. ft. 1-2 1 double or 2 single beds
Terrace Suite
  • Deck 6
350 sq. ft. 1-2 1 double or 2 single beds
Penthouse Suite
  • Deck 7
369 sq. ft. 1-2 1 double or 2 single beds
Owner’s Suite
  • Deck 6
446 sq. ft. 1-2 1 double or 2 single beds
Ultra Suite
  • Deck 6
563 sq. ft. 1-2 1 double or 2 single beds

Aboard

  • 2 Dining Areas
  • 4 Bars
  • Panorama Lounge
  • Lecture Theater
  • Library
  • Polar Boutique
  • Spa & Fitness Center
  • Oceanview Sauna
  • Zodiac Hangar with 4 Embarkation Points
  • 2 Ready Rooms with Individual Lockers
  • Walkaround Deck
  • Bridge

Includes:

  • Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
  • All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board
  • Beer and wine during dinner
  • All shore landings per the daily program
  • Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader
  • All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program
  • Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and special guests as scheduled
  • Downloadable photographic journal documenting the expedition
  • Waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings
  • An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
  • Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
  • Hair dryer and bathrobe in every cabin
  • Comprehensive pre-departure materials
  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
  • All luggage handling aboard ship
  • Group transfer in Ushuaia from the airport to the pre-expedition hotel on Day 1
  • One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Ushuaia, with breakfast
  • Group transfer from the hotel to the ship on embarkation day
  • Group transfer upon disembarkation in Ushuaia from the ship to the local airport
  • Emergency evacuation insurance to a maximum benefit of US$500,000 per person

Extras: 

  • International airfare
  • Passport and visa expenses
  • Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned above
  • Meals ashore unless otherwise specified
  • Baggage, cancellation, interruption, and mandatory medical travel insurance – strongly recommended
  • Excess baggage charges on flights
  • Waterproof pants for Zodiac cruising, or any other gear not mentioned
  • Laundry, bar, and other personal charges unless specified
  • Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for expedition staff and shipboard crew
  • Phone and internet charges
  • Additional overnight accommodation
  • Adventure Options not listed in Included Activities

Adventure Activities:

  • Flightseeing (Included)
  • Zodiac Cruising (Included)
  • Hiking (Included)
  • Lectures (Included)
  • Camping (Optional) USD $295
  • Sea Kayaking (Optional) USD $1,995
  • Stand-Up Paddleboarding (Optional) USD $295
  • Paddle Excursions (Optional) USD $395

*Contact our sales team for specific inclusions/exclusions for each departure

Price

$13,995.00 -
 $23,995.00

Adventure Options

Price

$30,195.00 -
 $70,995.00

Adventure Options

Price

$12,380.00 -
 $25,980.00

Adventure Options

Price

$11,495.00 -
 $17,795.00

Adventure Options

Price

$42,495.00 -
 $87,495.00

Adventure Options

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