ENCHANTING DESTINATIONS
Blending comfort with sustainability, Ocean Albatros invites eco-conscious explorers on exciting, low-impact voyages to the remotest corners of our world.
This small expedition ship operates in both Antarctica and the Arctic, with expeditions to enchanting destinations such as the South Shetland Islands, Northeast Greenland, Svalbard and the Falklands. It has 18 Zodiac boats at its disposal, which will allow you to make landfall on remote shores, come within touching distance of icebergs and share magical encounters with the likes of whales, penguins and seals.
Back on board, you can retreat to the privacy of your stateroom to relax and enjoy the unobstructed ocean views. Explore the ship further to find two wonderful restaurants, a polar spa, an open-air pool with lounging deck and Jacuzzis, the “Albatros Nordic Bar” and a modern lecture theatre. Though facilities are very similar to its sister vessel, the Ocean Victory, the Albatros adds a unique panoramic sauna and 12 dedicated cabins for solo travellers.
Ocean Albatros takes pride in being one of the most environmentally friendly options for polar travel, with a carbon footprint significantly lower than traditional expedition vessels. Its engines are all controlled electronically to optimise speed and minimise fuel consumption, whilst its X-Bow technology ensures stability during challenging polar weather.
OCEAN ALBATROS
At a glance
- Low-energy, luxury expedition vessel cruising both the Arctic and Antarctic
- Carrying the highest Polar Code 6 certification and built to Ice class 1A, it is ideally suited for small ship cruising
- 95 comfortable staterooms and suites, including dedicated single staterooms
- All rooms enjoy seas view, and most feature a private balcony
- Excellent eco-credentials – more than a 50% lower carbon footprint than traditional expedition vessels
- Leisure facilities include a panorama sauna, spa, gym, infinity pool and Jacuzzis
- Nordic Bar Lounge and Albatros Observation Lounge
- Two restaurants, including a speciality restaurant with panoramic views
- Shackleton Lecture Lounge where climatologists, geologists and photographers lead insightful talks
- Exciting itineraries filled with shore landings, kayaking, snowshoeing, camping and whale safaris
- 18 inflatable, motorized rubber “Zodiac” boats for Zodiac cruising
- Sistership to the Ocean Victory
Where will Ocean Albatros take you?
- Antarctica and the Antarctic Circle
- South Georgia and the Falkland Islands
- Weddell Sea
- Drake Passage
- South Shetland Islands
- Arctic Canada
- Greenland, Iceland, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Scotland and the Shetland Islands
- The Faroe Islands
We had a wonderful safari experience in South Luangwa, Zambia this September. Despite a few unexpected setbacks behind the scenes, everything ran seamlessly for us. Our driver and guide were outstanding, and the standard of accommodation was truly first class.
From the first conversation to the final day of our trip, Catherine and the team were helpful, efficient and easy to reach. Their recommendations not only improved our original plans but also made the whole holiday more cost-effective. Even when we needed assistance while away, their response was immediate. We wouldn’t hesitate to travel with them again.
