The Ocean Albatros | Ultimate Travel Co | Tailor Made Holidays

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OCEAN ALBATROS

Low-impact voyages to the remotest corners of our world.
OCEAN ALBATROS

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.

The Ocean Albatros | Ultimate Travel Co | Tailor Made Holidays

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.

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OVERVIEW

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

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“THREE HOLIDAYS IN AND STILL HIGHLY RECOMMEDED”
Dan Mills organised perfectly a challenging itinerary to incorporate a wedding we were attending in Kathmandu. A fantastic balance of trekking, rafting, safari, sightseeing and R&R. This was our third holiday with Ultimate Travel and we cannot recommend highly enough
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“IN SAFE HANDS, EVEN WHEN PLANS CHANGE”
Every detail of our Patagonia tour was expertly arranged – from transfers and flights to the choice of hotels. When our onward flight to the Falklands was delayed by two days, The Ultimate Travel Company stepped in immediately and secured a hotel for us. It was an enormous relief, especially as we don’t speak Spanish and had no idea what to do next. That level of thoughtful, responsive service stayed with us – it turned a potential travel hiccup into a lasting positive memory.
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“WE WILL BE BACK”

We’ve been using Ultimate Travel for many years and have always experienced first-class, friendly, and professional service. Catherine has been our go-to person in recent years, and her exceptional support has made every trip trouble-free. Our holidays with AmaWaterways have been seamless, and we’re truly grateful to Catherine for making it all possible.

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