M/V Antarctic Dream
Comfortable small cruise ship with a cozy mood on board.
Why travel on our ship?
M/V Antarctic Dream is an expedition vessel with ice strengthened hull, built specifically for Antarctica exploration and totally refurbished to add the comfort of a small cruise ship (private bathroom in each cabin).
This vessel allows a true expedition experience, in the spirit of the early explorers, with multiple landings in the most unique and marvelous settings of Antarctica.
Passengers enjoy their time exploring on land and in zodiac.
Sail safely to the White Continent on board the most experienced vessel crossing the Drake Passage.
Ship description
The M/V Antarctic Dream measures 83 meters ling and 11.9 meters wide with a gross tonnage of 2,000 metric tons and a draught of 4.60 meters, with strengthened hull for polar navigation.
It has a capacity of 80 passengers, has 40 double cabins, all with exterior views.
Ship features
- A large dining room with comfortable seats for 100 people. Offers panoramic views and refined international cuisine.
- Bar
- Library with books in different languages about the Antarctic for the pleasure of our passengers.
- Auditorium / Projection lounge, for lectures and conferences.
- Heliport, in case of emergency.
- 6 zodiacs
- Workout Room / Sauna (with prior reservation).
- Doctor on board.
- Souvenir shop
- Passenger Bridge
Cabins description
The MV Antarctic Dream vessel has 40 double cabins all with exterior views, located on four different decks.
All are equipped with private bathroom, closed circuit TV, individual central heating, internal telephone and wardrobe
Cape Horn Suite
2 suites
Each suite 11,5' x 13,1' 140 sq.ft - 14,6m2 approx.
Bathtub.
Seven windows.
2 suites - queen bed.
Piloto Pardo Suite
2 suites
Each suite 13,1' x 9,8' 128 sq.ft - 12,8m2 approx.
Bathtub.
Three windows.
1 suite queen bed.
1 suite twin beds.
Shackleton Cabin
17 superior cabins
Each suite 13,1' x 9,5' 90 sq.ft - 9m2 approx.
Shower.
One window.
7 staterooms - queen bed.
10 staterooms - twin beds.
Amundsen Cabin
19 double cabins
Each suite 9,8' x 10,8' 86 sq.ft - 8,6m2 approx.
Shower.
One porthole.
4 staterooms - queen bed.
15 staterooms - twin beds.
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History
The M / V Antarctic Dream was built in the Harleem shipyards in Holland. It was originally commissioned in October 1957 by the Chilean navy, with the specific purpose of servicing the country's scientific bases in Antarctica. She was christened "Piloto Pardo", a name that dates back to the earliest times of Chilean explorations of the Antarctic.
In 1916, the Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton sought the help of a Chilean harbor tug-boat in Punta Arenas to rescue the 22 crew members from his ship, "The Endurance", who were stranded on Elephant Island after the failure of their expedition to be the first to cross the Antarctic Continent. Three previous attempts to reach the men with larger ships had failed. The hero of that daring rescue was Luis Alberto Pardo Villalón, captain of the tug-boat Yelcho.
It was Pardo's intimate knowledge of working the ice that assured that his vessel could reach Elephant Island and return with all the crew safe and sound. Piloto Pardo became a national legend.
After being decommissioned from the Navy, the vessel was acquired by Antarctic Shipping SA, which began its total refurbishing in 2002, to combine its natural conditions of a bonafide Antarctic ice strengthened hull with the comforts of a small expedition cruise ship.
Technical Description
- Name: Antarctic Dream (ex Piloto Pardo)
- Certificate: Antarctic Passenger Vessel, Single hull, reinforced for ice
- LOA: 83 meters (long)
- BEAM: 11,9 meters (wide)
- GTR:2.180
- Draft:4,60 meters/cent.
- Propulsion: Diesel – Electric (1850 kw)
- Speed: 12 knots
- Passenger Cap: 80 passengers
- Flag: Belize
The boat complies with Marpol and is ISM and ISPS certified.
Technical Characteristics
- Motors: Diesel - Electric
- Navigation System: Satellite
- Water Treatment: Yes
- Electricity: 440/220/120 volts 60 hz / 24 v.c.c
- Heating: Yes
- Remodeling: ASMAR 2004 Shipyard
- Register: Passenger Vessel
- Crew: 43
- Crew's Language: Spanish and English