Some cruises go in December and January from Ushuaia to Antarctica, including the South Shetlands, King George, Half Moon and Livingston Islands, and Deception Island if weather permits. Others include the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Orkney Islands. Some cabins have two lower berths and a sofa, others have one lower berth and one sofa bed. Most have private bathroom with shower, some share the bathroom with adjacent cabin.
Suites have a lounge area also.
This was designed as a Russian research vessel. There is 24-hour access to the bridge. Expedition leaders lead passengers on excursions through penguin colonies and by zodiac through icebergs and along glaciers. There are seven to 10-night cruises of the Galapagos Islands. The cabins are air-conditioned and have private baths with showers.