Cruise

We offer a portfolio of designs and equipment packages for the exploration cruise segment. Our thorough marketing and design concept analyses make a solid foundation for developing outstanding adventures and performances in an ever more competitive market.

Our designs can be customised for any customer specific wish.

Expedition cruise vessels
Expedition cruise vessels

Expedition cruise vessels

The ULSTEIN expedition cruise ship designs have been developed to satisfy the modern explorers and travellers. Our vessels hold the highest seakeeping standards, and our designs can be customised for any customer specific wish.

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HOW CAN WE HELP?

  • Analysis - Market/Fleet/Investment
  • Ship design - Norwegian design & quality
  • Design and equipment packages - Proven technology
  • Shipbuilding - Where to build?
  • Sophisticated shipbuilding at own yard - Delivery on time to the agreed price and quality
  • Partner yards worldwide
CX104 in disco version - Ulstein cruise ship design
‘National Geographic Resolution’ – ‘A vessel beyond what I thought possible’
‘National Geographic Resolution’ – ‘A vessel beyond what I thought possible’

‘National Geographic Resolution’ – ‘A vessel beyond what I thought possible’

After two and a half months of service in Antarctica, the captain on National Geographic Resolution share his experiences.

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SunStone's Chinese built cruise vessels
SunStone's Chinese built cruise vessels

SunStone's Chinese built cruise vessels

SunStone Ships has ordered a series of expedition cruise vessels designed by Ulstein for construction at CMHI. These are the first China-built cruise vessels, and the first cruise ships with the ULSTEIN X-BOW® feature, which helps to increase comfort for the passengers. All vessels have long-term charter agreements.

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An ULSTEIN CX123 yacht under the Aurora Borealis
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The X-BOW® experience

The X-BOW® makes a huge difference in sea behaviour. It splits the wave energy and reduces the slamming impact. Successfully proven in more than 100 ships, the hull shape has recently become a game changer for expedition cruising. Yachts will be next.
Exploration cruise Seals
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Keys to successful exploration cruise developments

Exploration cruise and luxury tourism are expected to be the largest contributors for further growth in the travel and tourism industry. Download our e-book with keys for successful development of exploration cruise vessels.
'Greg Mortimer' bow area, photo by Peter Szyszka.
FEATURE

Combining the X-BOW® with a view

The ULSTEIN series of cruise vessels combines the offshore tough with a luxury touch. The implementation of the X-BOW® feature, firstly used on numerous offshore vessels, contributes to a more comfortable journey in any weather. The passengers get close to nature whilst protected, on an extraordinary vessel.
X-BOW® CRUISING - Standing out from the crowd
X-BOW® CRUISING - Standing out from the crowd

X-BOW® CRUISING - Standing out from the crowd

A vessel with the X-BOW® lines from ULSTEIN is unique, and very different from the usual cruise vessels. The seakeeping characteristics have an impact on comfort, safety, efficiency and operability. And then comes the distinctive looks!

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