By
Laura Hyde |
Albatros Expeditions is to christen its latest expedition ship, Ocean Albatros, at a ceremony on 7 May 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Guests at the ceremony will have a guided tour of Ocean Albatros, which features 94 staterooms and suites. The day will conclude with the traditional champagne smash on the bow of the ship.
Albatros Expeditions’ itineraries enable guests to explore remote, uncrowded destinations
Ocean Albatros has 50 per cent less carbon emissions than traditional expedition ships, according to Albatros Expeditions. The vessel has the highest Polar code of 6, and Ice Class 1A. It has four diesel and two electric motors, which are all electronically controlled to improve both fuel economy and speed.
“Since 1986, with the establishment of Albatros Travel Group, our goal has been to create life-changing memories for our guests,” said Søren Rasmussen, founder and chairman of Albatros Expeditions. “With these modern, eco-conscious vessels, we are able to offer small-ship expeditions inspired by our Nordic heritage that are truly once-in-a-lifetime journeys. While we usually only traverse between Antarctica and the Arctic, we are looking forward to welcoming the Ocean Albatros to our hometown and celebrating with our family, friends, and partners.”
The ship has its own expedition team onboard to host immersive and educational experiences for passengers
Ocean Albatros made its debut in Norway in June 2023 and spent its maiden season sailing itineraries in the Arctic taking passengers to destinations including Svalbard, Iceland and Greenland.