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M/V Ushuaia
Originally built for the United States agency NOAA (National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration), in 2002 the M/V Ushuaia was refurbished to accommodate a maximum of 66 passengers in 33 compfortable twin cabins and suites. The vessel was fitted with the latest state-of-the-art navigation and communication equipment for Antarctic expeditions.
This ice-strengthened polar vessel is well-appointed, provides ample deck space, and has an open bridge policy. The full complment of inflatable landing vessels ensure superb landings and wildlife viewing opportunities on the otherwise inaccessible coastline.
Public areas include a large dining room, an observation lounge and bar, a conference room with modern multimedia equipment, a well-stocked library, a changing room and a small infirmary.
Cabins
The M/V Ushuaia has 33 cabins. Cabins are classified in 5 categories depending on their location on the ship and their size.
- Suites - (201-204 and 207) 5 Outside cabins with windows on the upper deck, private facilities, 2 lower berths, lounge, TV, video, VCR, DVD, fridge. Suites 204 and 207 feature a third berth.
- A Cabins - (205, 208, 210, 211) 4 Twin outside cabins with windows on the upper deck, private facilities, 2 lower berths.
- AA Cabins - (212- 215) 4 Twin outside cabins with windows on the upper deck, semi-private facilities, 2 berths (lower or upper/lower).
- B Cabins -(407-422) 12 Twin outside cabins with portholes on the main deck and semi-private facilities, 2 berths(upper/lower).
- C Cabins -(507-516) 8 Twin inside cabins on the lower deck with semi-private facilities, 2 berths (upper/lower).
All cabins include a desk and ample storage space.
Note: Semi-private facilities are one shared bathroom between two cabins. Each bathroom can be
accessed directly from the cabin.
Technical Data
Length: 85 m
Breadth: 15.5 m
Speed: 15
The MV USHUAIA offers 10 night itineraries from November 28, 2008 - March 28, 2009 and November 07, 2009 - March 30, 2010. |