MV Ushuaia

Ship Highlights
• Passengers : 84

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.

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.

An expert captain, officers and crew are highly experienced in Antarctic navigation and have a great love of nature. A specialist team of international expedition leaders and lecturers, all extremely knowledgeable, are enthusiastic, helpful and dedicated to the protection of the environment. Chefs prepare excellent cuisine including many local specialties and the bar is well-stocked with carefully selected wines and spirits.

Antarctica (cruises)from:$4,720

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Classic South Georgia	17	Octshow dates Classic South Georgia Oct 19–Nov 4, 2013	Antarctica: Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Shetland Islands
Classic Antarctica	11	Feb, Mar, Nov, Decshow dates Classic Antarctica Nov 29–Dec 9, 2013 Dec 20–30, 2013 Feb 3–13, 2014 Mar 5–15, 2014	Antarctica: Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands
Weddell Sea Quest	12	Decshow dates Weddell Sea Quest Dec 9–20, 2013	Antarctica: Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands, Weddell Sea
Classic Antarctica	10	Jan, Feb, Marshow dates Classic Antarctica Jan 25–Feb 3, 2014 Feb 13–22, 2014 Mar 15–24, 2014 Mar 24–Apr 2, 2014	Antarctica: Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands
Polar Circle Quest	12	Febshow dates Polar Circle Quest Feb 22–Mar 5, 2014	Antarctica: Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Polar Circle, Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands