Arctic Vessels

Each Arctic tour is operated on one of the following three vessels. Please check the individual tour pages to see which vessel is associated with each departure date.

The M/V Antarctic Dream

The vessel was built in the Netherlands and operated by the Chilean Navy until it was removed from service and thoroughly rebuilt as a passenger vessel in 2004 for polar exploration. It can hold 84 passengers in 42 twin cabins all with lower beds and private toilet and shower. Other amenities include two passenger observation decks, a lecture and presentation room, an open bridge, spa, sauna, gym, library, and a dining room that offers panoramic views.
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The M/V Molchanov

Built in Finland in 1982-83 for polar and oceanographic research, the Molchanov can carry a maximum of 52 passengers in comfortable twin and triple cabins, some with private facilities and others with shared facilities (there are ample shared facilities on deck 3). Each cabin has a window, a writing desk and plenty of storage space. Public areas include a lounge and well-stocked bar, a small library, infirmary, sauna and dining rooms. Views are excellent from the large, open decks and navigation Bridge (where passengers are almost always welcome).
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Antarctica Vessel

The M/V Ushuaia

The research vessel "Ushuaia" was built as an oceanographic research vessel for the NOAA (National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration). After the NOAA period, the vessel was acquired by Ushuaia Adventure Corp who reoriented her to private oceanographic and antarctic research and logistic operations. The vessel was upgraded on navigation and communication equipment, and cabins and rooms were refurbished. M/V Ushuaia has 35 cabins and suites which were renewed in 2002.
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