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Helicopters

4 posts Helicopters carried for flightseeing or landings.

Ortelius

1989-built expedition ship refitted in 2019, carrying up to 108 passengers in Antarctica. Oceanwide Expeditions' smallest vessel, with helicopter capability, quad cabin shares, and Ice Class 1A Super rating.

Ultramarine

Traditional hull expedition ship built in 2021, carrying up to 199 passengers in Antarctica. Quark Expeditions' flagship, with dual helicopters, 20 Zodiacs, water-level boarding, 60% balcony cabins, and Polar Class 6 ice rating.

Scenic Eclipse

Luxury expedition ship built in 2019, self-imposing a 200-passenger limit in Antarctica. One of only two ships in the Antarctic fleet with both a helicopter and submarine on board, with 100% balcony suites and Polar Class 6 rating.

Scenic Eclipse II

Sister to Scenic Eclipse, built in 2023, self-imposing a 200-passenger limit in Antarctica. One of only two ships in the Antarctic fleet with both a helicopter and submarine on board, with 100% balcony suites and Polar Class 6 rating.

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