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Ushuaia
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Originally built for the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the 279-ft ice-strengthened Antarctic polar vessel, Ushuaia, has been refurbished for private commercial use to accommodate a maximum of eighty-four passengers on Antarctica expeditions.

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Ushuaia Details

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Season: Nov 06-31 Mar
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Deckplan

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Cabin Details

The ship's forty-one comfortable cabins are configured as twins or suites, and all are equipped with a desk and roomy storage. The twins, some inside and others with porthole or window, have private or semi-private bathroom facilities. The suites have private facilities, windows or portholes (or both) and sitting areas equipped with TV/DVD.
C Cabins: 8 Twin inside cabins on the lower Deck D.
Semi-private facilities: Two cabins share one bathroom accessible from both cabins (shower and WC). Each cabin is also equipped with its own washbasin.
Two berths (upper/lower).
B Cabins: 12 Twin outside cabins with portholes on Deck E.
Semi-private facilities: Two cabins share one bathroom accessible from both cabins (shower and WC). Each cabin is also equipped with its own washbasin.
Two berths (upper/lower).
A Cabins: 6 Twin outside cabins with portholes on the upper Deck G.
Private facilities.
Two berths (upper/lower).
Superior: 10 Twin outside cabins with windows on the upper Deck G.
Private facilities.
Two lower berths.
Cabins 205 and 211 feature portholes.
Triple Cabin 301 features one double and one single bed.
Suite 207: Portside suite on the upper Deck G.
Separate bedroom and sitting area.
Two lower single beds in the bedroom and one sofa bed in the sitting area.
Portholes.
Private facilities.
TV, DVD player and fridge.
Suite 204: Portside suite on the upper Deck G.
Separate bedroom and sitting area.
Two lower single beds in the bedroom and one sofa bed in the sitting area.
Window in sitting area and porthole in bedroom.
Private facilities.
TV, DVD player and fridge.
Suite 203: Starboard suite on the upper Deck G.
Separate bedroom and sitting area.
Two lower single beds in the bedroom.
Windows in bedroom only.
Private facilities.
TV, DVD player and fridge.
Corner Suite 202: Portside corner suite on the upper Deck G.
Separate bedroom and sitting area.
One double bed in the bedroom and one sofa bed in the sitting area.
Windows in bedroom and sitting area.
Private facilities.
TV, DVD player and fridge.
Suite 201: Portside suite on the upper Deck G.
Separate bedroom and sitting area.
Two lower single beds in the bedroom and one sofa bed in the sitting area.
Portholes.
Private facilities.
TV, DVD player and fridge.

Amenities

This well-appointed ship with ample deck space features public areas that include a large dining room, accommodating all passengers in one sitting, an observation lounge and bar, a conference room with modern media equipment, an extensive library and a small infirmary and changing room.

Dining

Onboard meals are excellent and include local specialties. The bar is well-stocked with carefully selected wines and spirits.

Services

The ship's captain, officers and crew are highly experienced in Antarctica travel and share their passengers' love of nature. Dedicated to the protection of the environment, the specialist team of international expedition leaders and lecturers is very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and helpful. The ship has an open bridge policy. The Ushuaia's inflatable crafts ensure smooth landings for wildlife viewing opportunities in the otherwise inaccessible coastline on Antarctica expeditions.