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MV Ushuaia

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  Zodiac ExcursionPhoto by: M. Meyer

The "Ushuaia" is a steel hulled, ice-strengthened vessel built originally for oceanographic research. She was recently converted to passenger voyages. Navigation and communication equipment has been newly upgraded and cabins were refurbished to provide comfortable accommodations for Antarctic passengers.

Cat C 509-512, 514-517. 8 inside cabins on the lower deck (D) with semi-private facilities (2 cabins share one bathroom, each has sink) and bunk beds. Each cabin is equipped with washbasin.	Cat B 407-414, 416, 418, 420, 422. 12 twin outside cabins with portholes on the main deck (E). Semi-private facilities and bunk beds. Each cabin is equipped with washbasin.
Cat A 208, 210, 212-215. 6 twin outside cabins on the upper deck (G) with portholes. Private facilities and bunk beds.	Superior 205, 211, 301-308. 10 superior twin outside cabins with windows (205 & 211 have portholes) on the upper deck (G). Private facilities and two lower berths.
Suite Five outside cabins with windows (207 has portholes). Private facilities, separate bedroom and sitting area, TV/VCR/DVD, fridge. 201 & 203 have two lower beds; 202 has a double bed and a sofa bed. 204 & 207 have two lower beds and a sofa bed