The Ocean Albatros, sistership to the Ocean Victory, sailed her first season in Antarctica in the summer of 2023/24.
With the highest Polar code 6 and Ice class 1A, Ocean Albatros is the ideal vessel for small-ship cruising due to her sturdy construction and X-Bow®-Infinity class, which provides high stability in rough weather and allows for the smoothest movements on high waves, and a Solas 2012 classification which facilitates a safe return to port. The vessel is part of a brand new generation of low-energy vessels, with 4 diesel engines and 2 electro engines, all controlled electronically to optimize speed and fuel consumption. One feature of our expedition cruises includes landings and excursions aboard Ocean Albatros' fleet of 18 inflatable, motorized rubber "Zodiac" boats.
With a total of 95 comfortable staterooms and suites, all with unobstructed sea view, most with their own balcony, the Ocean Albatros will definitely become one of the most popular expedition cruise vessels in the world. Like it's sistership the Ocean Victory, it offers two restaurants, a wellness area, an Albatros Nordic Bar, an open deck dining facility, a modern lecture lounge, and other state-of-the-art amenities. The vessel has more than a 50% lower carbon footprint than traditional expedition vessels and is one of the most environmentally friendly, implementing the Green Initiative Program, ensuring both absolute comfort and sustainability for guests.
Unlike the Ocean Victory, the Ocean Albatros also offers a unique panorama sauna, and a total of 12 dedicated solo travel cabins without a single-supplement.
Technical Specifications
- Passengers
- 175
- IceClass
- 1A
- Classification
- Highest Polar code Class 6
- BowThrust
- X-Bow for more stability and comfort
