The M/V Ushuaia
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General Information
Originally built for the United States agency NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration), the Ushuaia has been refurbished to accommodate a maximum of 84 passengers in 41 comfortable twin cabins and suites. 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.
All cabins include ample storage space. Public areas feature a large dining room (one sitting), an observation lounge and bar, a conference room with modern multimedia equipment, a well-stocked library, a changing room and a small infirmary. 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. Our chefs prepare excellent cuisine including many local specialties and the bar is well-stocked with carefully selected wines and spirits. A "chit" system will operate for onboard payments, settled at the voyage's end.
Laundry service: Excellent 48 hour laundry service is available for a fee. No coin operated machines are available.
Electrical Current and Outlets
110 volts, with some 220 volt outlets available in common areas. The electrical outlet sockets are the standard US style three prong units. If you are coming from a country with a different system, bring a suitable plug adapter.
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Accommodations
| Twin semi-private bath cabins (category C, purple in plan below): Twin inside cabins without portholes on Deck D with semi-private bath1, two berths (upper/lower). Cabins 510 to 515. |
| Twin semi-private bath cabins (category B, light pink in plan below): Twin outside cabins with portholes and two berths (upper/lower).
Cabins 214 to 215 - Deck G with private bath. |
| Twin private bath cabins (category A, dark pink in plan below): Twin outside cabins with windows on Deck G, private facilities, two lower berths. Cabins 205, 208 to 213. |
| Superior twin private bath cabins (category AA, aqua in plan below): Twin outside cabins with windows on Deck G, private facilities.
Cabin 301 - one double and one single bed |
| Suites (blue in plan below): Outside cabins with windows on Deck G, private facilities, two lower berths, lounge, TV video, VHS, DVD, fridge.
Suite 201 - two double beds |
1Semi-private bath cabins share one bathroom with a shower and toilet that is accessible from both cabins. A washbasin is located inside each cabin.
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Deck Plan
Ushuaia Deck Plan (Note: cabin sizes in diagram are not representative of true cabin size)
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Ship Photos
Note: Photos show only parts of the cabin interior.
