Cheapest fixed double · no stabilizers
MV Ushuaia
Classic Antarctica (Standard Plus cabin #640, double bed) · Door-to-door Jan 16–31, 2027; cruise Jan 18–28 (Ushuaia–Ushuaia; Jan 8–18 same price)
- Bed
- 🛏 Double (cabin 640 only) — confirm in writingOnly cabin #640 in this category has a double bed — it must be reserved by number in writing. Suites (double) cost ≈ $34k all-in.
- Ship
- MV Ushuaia
- Operator
- Antarpply Expeditions
- Guests
- 90
- Built
- 1970 (ex-NOAA), refurbished
- Stabilizers
- No stabilizers (84 m, ice class C)
- Drake Passage
- Sail both ways (~2 days each way)
- Cabin
- Standard Plus — only cabin #640 has a double bed (the rest are twins); $10,790 pp via agents ($11,990 official → ≈ $29,200 all-in)
- Adventure
- Zodiac cruises & landings only (everyone lands together); no kayaking/camping/snowshoe program
- Hot tub & spa
- None — no hot tub, pool or sauna listed.
- Reviews
- Tripadvisor (Antarpply) 4.5/5, 64 reviews; trip reports/blogs praise guides & small group, note dated ship and rough Drake.
Why
- Transparent live price, taxes included, all categories available
- 90 guests → all ashore at once
- ~$3.2k margin
- Double-bed cabin 640 exists
Trade-offs
- No stabilizers; no kayaking or camping
- Only one double-bed cabin in our price range — book #640 by number
- Antarpply lists the sailing as Jan 17–28 “Weddell Sea Quest” — confirm dates
- Older, simpler ship
Sources (6)
- antarpplyexpeditions.com https://www.antarpplyexpeditions.com/expeditions/rates-timetable
- antarpplyexpeditions.com https://www.antarpplyexpeditions.com/vessel/the-ushuaia
- freestyleadventuretravel.com https://freestyleadventuretravel.com/deals/
- tripadvisor.com https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g312855-d25193216-Reviews-Antarpply_Expediti…
- tripadvisor.com https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g1-i12337-k14237658-Trip_Report_MV_Ushuaia_Late_Dece…
- google.com https://www.google.com/travel/flights?q=Flights%20from%20BOS%20to%20EZE%20on%202027-01-16%…
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