Ocean Albatros
A Next-Generation Ship, Decades in the Making
Beneath the sleek exterior of the Ocean Albatros lies decades of learning and adaptation to the challenging Polar environment. Its patented and ice-conquering X-BOW offers the highest level of stability and comfort, while granting our passenger-explorers unprecedented access to hard-to-reach (and jaw-dropping to discover) corners of this wonderful and often-elusive environment. Its many on board amenities – including two hot tubs with spectacular 360° views – are designed to maximize your every Polar moment, and its spacious heated mudroom with four exterior doors makes zodiac boarding quick, safe, and effortless.
Good for
Hot tubs, Zodiac boarding, Kayaking, Photography coaching, Citizen Science program
What to expect from Ocean Albatros
Overview
A Next-Generation Ship, Decades in the Making
Beneath the sleek exterior of the Ocean Albatros lies decades of learning and adaptation to the challenging Polar environment. Its patented and ice-conquering X-BOW offers the highest level of stability and comfort, while granting our passenger-explorers unprecedented access to hard-to-reach (and jaw-dropping to discover) corners of this wonderful and often-elusive environment. Its many on board amenities – including two hot tubs with spectacular 360° views – are designed to maximize your every Polar moment, and its spacious heated mudroom with four exterior doors makes zodiac boarding quick, safe, and effortless.
Accommodation
From morning wake-up to evening lights out, the Ocean Albatros is designed to keep Antarctica front and center. Every stateroom provides a generous view, and most include private balconies.
Brynhilde Suite - Two Bedroom Suite
All Staterooms Feature:
- Exterior views
- Fridge
- Flat Screen TV
- Telephone
- Safe to store your valuables
- Independent temperature controls
- Toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- USB sockets
Freydis Suite - Premium Suite
All Staterooms Feature:
- Exterior views
- Fridge
- Flat Screen TV
- Telephone
- Safe to store your valuables
- Independent temperature controls
- Toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- USB sockets
Category A - Junior Suite
All Staterooms Feature:
- Exterior views
- Fridge
- Flat Screen TV
- Telephone
- Safe to store your valuables
- Independent temperature controls
- Toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- USB sockets
Category C XL - Grand Balcony Stateroom
All Staterooms Feature:
- Exterior views
- Fridge
- Flat Screen TV
- Telephone
- Safe to store your valuables
- Independent temperature controls
- Toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- USB sockets
Category C SP - Superior Balcony Stateroom
All Staterooms Feature:
- Exterior views
- Fridge
- Flat Screen TV
- Telephone
- Safe to store your valuables
- Independent temperature controls
- Toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- USB sockets
Category B - Balcony Suite
All Staterooms Feature:
- Exterior views
- Fridge
- Flat Screen TV
- Telephone
- Safe to store your valuables
- Independent temperature controls
- Toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- USB sockets
Category C - Balcony Stateroom
All Staterooms Feature:
- Exterior views
- Fridge
- Flat Screen TV
- Telephone
- Safe to store your valuables
- Independent temperature controls
- Toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- USB sockets
Category D - Porthole Stateroom
All Staterooms Feature:
- Exterior views
- Fridge
- Flat Screen TV
- Telephone
- Safe to store your valuables
- Independent temperature controls
- Toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- USB sockets
Category E - French Balcony Suite
All Staterooms Feature:
- Exterior views
- Fridge
- Flat Screen TV
- Telephone
- Safe to store your valuables
- Independent temperature controls
- Toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- USB sockets
Category F - Triple Stateroom
All Staterooms Feature:
- Exterior views
- Fridge
- Flat Screen TV
- Telephone
- Safe to store your valuables
- Independent temperature controls
- Toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- USB sockets
Category ES - Solo French Balcony
All Staterooms Feature:
- Exterior views
- Fridge
- Flat Screen TV
- Telephone
- Safe to store your valuables
- Independent temperature controls
- Toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- USB sockets
Category G - Single Stateroom
All Staterooms Feature:
- Exterior views
- Fridge
- Flat Screen TV
- Telephone
- Safe to store your valuables
- Independent temperature controls
- Toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- USB sockets
Decks
Deck 9 | Søren Rasmussen View Deck
- Viewing Platform
Deck 8 | Arnarulunnguaq Deck
- BBQ Deck
- Bistro Restaurant
- Observation Lounge
Deck 7 | Gudrid Thorbjarnardóttir Deck
- Fitness
- Sauna
- Albatros Polar Spa
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Category A, Junior Suite
- Category E, French Balcony Stateroom
- Category FS, Two-Bedroom Family Suite
- Category ES, Solo French Balcony
Deck 6 | Hanna Resvoll Deck
- Category C, Balcony Stateroom
- Category CSP, Superior Balcony Stateroom
- Category B, Balcony Suite
Deck 5 | Sassuma Arnaa Deck
- Lecture Room
- Bar Lounge
- Library
- Reception
- Restaurant
- Gift Shop
Deck 4 | Amelia Earhart Deck
- Category C, Balcony Stateroom
- Category PS, Premium Suite
- Category CSP, Superior Balcony Stateroom
- Category B, Balcony Suite
- Category D, Porthole Stateroom
Deck 3 | Lois Jones Deck
- Medical Clinic
- Crew Area
- Zodiac Embarking
- Mudroom
- Shower
- Kayak Platform
- Category G, Porthole Single Stateroom
- Category D, Porthole Stateroom
- Category F, Porthole Triple Staterooms
Kids and Teens
Please note: There are no children's facilities on board this vessel.
Gratuities
Any tipping is at your discretion and entirely optional. Should you choose to tip, the suggested amount for recognition of service on the ship is USD $20 per passenger, per night onboard for the Nov 2024-March 2025 season. We’ll update you in final documents of the recommended amount for later seasons. This can be added to your shipboard account and paid by credit card. The gratuity is divided among the expedition team, the hotel department (stewards and stewardesses, chefs) and the ship’s crew (deck/engine crew).
Entertainment
The Ocean Albatros is designed to keep Antarctica front and center, from wake-up to lights out. Every stateroom provides a generous view, and most include private balconies. A variety of observation decks are accessible from multiple indoor spaces. Two hydraulic platforms can be lowered to offer unprecedented near-water-level views – and rare photograph opportunities. Even the two outdoor Jacuzzis provide 360 views of the mesmerizing landscape that surrounds you.
Knud Rasmussen Library
More information coming soon.
Observation Lounge
More information coming soon.
Lounge
More information coming soon.
Observation Deck
More information coming soon.
Enrichment
Activities That Will Get You Fully Engaged With Antarctica and the Arctic
Every experience we offer on board and off, as well as pre- and post-voyage, has been designed with a single purpose in mind – to ensure that you have the most immersive adventure in these unforgettable corners of the world. Whether your explorer’s spirit calls you to kayaking, snowshoeing, camping, or cultural immersion, there’s an adventure activity that can bring you up close and personal with everything the polar regions have to offer. There are excursions over land and in the sky, a Citizen Science program where you can assist in meaningful environmental research, and for those ready to take the plunge, we offer two options: our always-popular polar plunge, and for the truly adventurous, our unforgettable polar wedding experience.
Whatever adventure you choose, our professional photography coaches are on board and eager to help you capture it all in epic fashion.
Shackleton Lecture Lounge
More information coming soon.
Mudroom
More information coming soon.
Kayaks
To experience the polar regions in a truly intimate way, there’s really no better seat than the one in your kayak, just inches above the water, navigating among icebergs and glacial ice dating back 30,000 years. Gliding through an otherworldly landscape with a small team, led by our expert guides and occasionally joined by playful wildlife, this is about as magical as it gets.
Polar Plunge
It sounds like a crazy thing to do, but there are actually a number of reasons why hurling oneself into freezing cold water is one of our top activities.
Did you know that cold dipping is a long-standing Scandinavian tradition that has numerous health benefits? Taking a plunge in the coldest of waters provides plenty of perks for your well-being, including reducing stress, boosting energy, improving your immune system, and relieving pain. Doing a polar plunge on New Year’s Day is a way to celebrate a new beginning. “Polar Bear Plunges” are held in many parts of the world as a way to raise money for charities. And did you know that every December, the polar plunge is held as part of the “midsummer” celebration in Antarctica? It’s a rite of passage for scientists and visitors at several of the research bases.
But the biggest reason to take the plunge? Because sometimes, you just want to do something completely crazy! And we must have a lot of crazy passengers, because our polar plunge never fails to draw a huge crowd.
Camping
An Uninhabited Continent Opens Its Doors for One Incredible Night
What’s camping in Antarctica like? Long after most passengers are tucked away in their cabins, chances are you’ll still be lying awake, cozy in your sleeping bag, captivated by the ethereal sounds of gently lapping waves, creaking glaciers and perhaps the blow of a whale passing in the night.
The air seems even more pure than in the daytime, the scale of your surroundings even more humbling, and by morning you’ll find yourself wondering how you could possibly describe this once-in-a-lifetime experience to friends back on board.
Photography
Award-Winning Coaches for Every Skill Level and Camera
Whatever your ambition and level of experience, and whatever camera you happen to carry, our award-winning photography coaches will help you bring home images that capture the unparalleled natural beauty and sheer magic of your Antarctica or Arctic adventure. We offer two options for our camera-carrying explorers: for the truly obsessed, there’s our small group, immersive program led by a dedicated photography instructor, and on hand for all passengers, our onboard professional photography coach, offering tips, advice, and technical assistance throughout the expedition.
Citizen Science
Citizen Science on Every Voyage
Having a Citizen Science program on every voyage is an effort we pioneered, as the very first Antarctic operator to officially collaborate with The Polar Citizen Science Collective. We continue to team up with them on several projects, giving our passengers the chance to play a meaningful role in recording and better understanding the Antarctic ecosystem and the impact of climate change. This is particularly helpful in the Antarctic, where we support long-term academic observation teams that would find it nearly impossible to be as ever-present on their own.
The projects offered may vary slightly by voyage and scientific need. Everyone is welcome to participate. If interested, please see the onboard daily bulletin and join the scheduled Citizen Science Introduction Meeting at the start of your voyage. There is no additional cost.
(Citizen Science is offered on Antarctica expeditions only.)
Other Cruise Information
ClassCruise Type: ocean
Class:
Ship Size: small
Style: expedition
Operator Reference: polar-latitudes
Nursery: none
Child Facilities: none
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