Ultramarine Ship Reviews

Reviews from Swoop customers who have travelled aboard the Ultramarine over the last ten seasons.

Mark  - USA Travelled: January 2026

10

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All of it was fantastic. We had a great time exploring Buenos Aires. The tours that you set up for us were well worth it. Dinner at Fogon was to die for. The hotel you booked us at Palladillo was a great choicer in a safe neighborhood. I would not recommend the Tango dancing show/dinner. That was not worth the event or the meal. The rest of what you set up for us would be a definite do again. The UltraMarine ship through Quark was first class all the way. The expedition leaders and team where very knowledgeable. I am not one to think I would have enjoyed lectures or the presentations but I truly learned so much. We were not able to prebook the kayaking or paddle boarding but the weather cooperated so Quark added on additional excursions which were worth doing. The highlight for me were the 2 helicopter rides. Everyone gets the first 15 min ride over glaciers etc. Breath taking. The best was a second heli-landing that we were able to win the lottery and got to actually heli land on the continent. The penguins, seals and whales were abundant but the recommendation to extend the trip to include the Falklands, South Georgia to the Antarctic voyage was where most of the animals were located. We were beyond fortunate with the weather as every day (except sea days) was sunny with little wind. The team kept saying how lucky we were. Icebergs 6 or 7 stories tall and the plunge into the Southern ocean made it a trip that will not be forgotten any time soon. Thank you for all your work

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Jennifer  - Canada Travelled: February 2024

10

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Too many memorable moments to choose from! Humpback whales, penguins, leopard seals, and the polar plunge are highlights, but the landscape itself was magnificent. Waking up every day to new natural marvels was magical. And the helicopter ride was amazing!

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David  - USA Travelled: January 2025

9

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Walking among the penguin colonies.

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Susan  - UK Travelled: November 2025

10

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The helicopter crew and Ryan the Expedition Leader deciding they could make the trip of 62 miles each way to the Snow Hill colony and then of course, actually making it there in the wind and snow! Secondly the helicopter sight seeing trip over Hidden Bay - just incredible.

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Charles  - USA Travelled: December 2023

10

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Up close with Humpback Whales while Kayaking..

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Josephine  - UK Travelled: January 2026

7

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The ship cutting through the ice

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Szilvia  - UK Travelled: December 2023

10

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The whole trip was incredible! Definitely a trip of a lifetime, Antarctica is so spectacular from the fascinating ice bergs, the cutest penguins and the majestic whales! My heart skipped a little when we were kayaking and 4 humpback whales were swimming a couple of meters from us! Truly incredible!

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Dick (Richard)  - USA Travelled: January 2025

10

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There were many

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