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Originally built for the United States agency NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration), the ice-strengthened polar vessel Ushuaia is very well appointed and provides ample deck space and an open bridge policy. The full complement of inflatable landing craft ensures superb landings and wildlife viewing opportunities on the otherwise inaccessible coastline. Our expert captain, officers, and crew are highly experienced in Antarctic navigation and have a great love of nature. We provide a specialist team of international expedition leaders and lecturers, all extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic, helpful and dedicated to the protection of the environment.
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We tailor itineraries to your dates and interests, adjusting hotels, excursions and length as desired.
We consistently receive 5 star reviews from our discerning clients.
Suites: 4 Outside cabins with windows on the upper deck G, private facilities, two lower berths, lounge, TV, DVD player and fridge. Suite 201 features two double beds, Suite 202 one double bed and a sofa bed. Suites 204 and 207 feature three lower single beds.
Superior: 9 Twin outside cabins with windows on the upper deck G, private facilities, two lower berths. Cabin 301 has one double and one single bed.
Premier: 6 Twin outside cabins with windows on the upper deck G, private facilities, two lower berths; 2 Single cabins with portholes (view obstructed by lifeboat) on the upper deck G, private facilities.
Standard Plus: 11 Twin outside cabins with portholes or windows on deck E, private facilities, two lower berths. Cabin 640 has one double bed. 2 Triple outside cabins with windows on deck E, private facilities, three lower berths.
Standard: 12 Twin outside cabins with portholes on deck E, semi-private facilities, two berths (upper/lower).
Length: 278 ft (84.7 m) Breadth: 51 ft (15.4 m) Draught: 18 ft (5.5m) Gross Tonnage: 2,923 tonnes Max Speed: 14 knots Cruise Speed: 12 knots Passengers: 90 Crew & Staff: 40 Zodiacs & RIBs: 7 Constructed: 1970 Ice Classification: INSB Ice class C Engine: 2 ALCO 1600 HP each
Day 1 Ushuaia, Argentina and Embarkation
Days 2 and 3 Crossing the Drake Passage
Days 4 to 7 Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands
Days 8 and 9 Crossing the Drake Passage
Day 10 Disembarkation in Ushuaia
Days 4 to 6 Exploring the Weddell Sea
Days 7 & 8 Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands
Days 9 and 10 Crossing the Drake Passage
Day 11 Disembarkation in Ushuaia
Day 2 At Sea
Days 3 & 4 Falkland Islands
Days 5 & 6 At Sea
Days 7 to 12 South Georgia
Days 13 & 14 At Sea
Day 15 Elephant Island & South Shetland Islands
Day 16 At Sea – Antarctic Peninsula & Antarctic Sound
Day 17 -19 Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands
Days 20 & 21 Drake Passage
Day 22 Disembarkation in Ushuaia
Please note: The above itinerary is a guide only. Our exact route and program will vary to take best advantage of local weather and ice conditions and opportunities to view wildlife.
Days 4 to 9 Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands
Days 10 and 11 Crossing the Drake Passage
Day 12 Disembarkation in Ushuaia
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