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The "Antarctic Dream”, was built by Dutch shipyards for the Chilean Navy as an Antarctic passenger ship. It has been completely conditioned and remodelled in 2003 for elegant and comfortable exploration of the Southern Oceans in any weather conditions.

Uniquely among all the ships that take tours to the Antarctic, the “Antarctic Dream” carries a turbine helicopter on every expedition. The helicopter is used not only for safety but also to make special expeditions to see places inaccessible by other means. We also carry zodiacs (rubber boats) to explore the accessible shores.

It is equipped with state of the art navigation and has an outstanding record of service, including countless missions and journeys to Antarctica and Patagonia. It is run on ecological methods, fulfilling all the Antarctic restrictions on the deposit of chemical, mechanical and human waste. This is because there is no natural bio-degradation in this area.

Our ship is built and decorated along traditional lines to give you a sense of history combined with tremendous comfort. Nevertheless, our main purpose is to spend as much time as possible outside the vessel, whether walking, sailing or exploring. When it comes to places with no access, we may use the helicopter. Otherwise we count on our safe, reliable zodiacs. Additionally for your comfort and leisure, the "Antarctic Dream" has available a complete library, closed circuit television, lecture hall, gymnasium, sauna, and a beauty salon.

The “Antarctic Dream” is equipped with 42 double cabins with capacity for 84 passengers. All our cabins are fully equipped. All of them have a private bathroom, beautiful bronze port-holes or windows and lower twin or queen size beds. There is a dining hall with a panoramic view, a dining recess, bar, lounge, library, cinema, sauna and gym service, and a tourist travel office.

Our Personnel and Scientists

Our vessel relies on carefully selected and trained staff who will be glad to help you and attend to your needs in the warm, friendly atmosphere provided by them and our crew members.
One of our major purposes is to have you join our expedition leaders, invited scientists and staff at informal conferences, panel discussions, programmed lectures, etc. that will educate our guests by including such topics as the local animals, plants and geographic diversity.
Our scientists have been chosen on the basis of their knowledge and experience, but also for their care for and commitment to Antarctica and Patagonia. 

Our crew is managed by the captain and other specialized professionals. In all 40 persons, included our invited scientists.