Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Ushuaia

On April 8, the cruise ship 'Ushuaia', which had spent two weeks anchored off the coast of Mar del Plata, Argentina, officially docked at the city's port. The vessel successfully disembarked its 37 crew members under stringent health and safety protocols designed to mitigate the risk of Covid-19 transmission. The ship's entry into port had been in limbo since April 2, when Federal Justice officials lifted a precautionary measure that previously restricted its arrival. Fortunately, there have been no reported symptomatic cases among the crew since their departure from Ushuaia. However, in accordance with health regulations, the crew members are required to undergo a 14-day preventive isolation period. Following this time, while they will not be subject to further isolation, they must adhere to any additional recommendations provided within the scope of mandatory preventive measures.

In a recent decision, federal judge Santiago Inchausti has granted permission for the 'Ushuaia' cruise ship to dock at the port of Mar del Plata, allowing its crew to disembark. The vessel was previously held up after local mayor Guillermo Montenegro raised concerns about potential COVID-19 infections among passengers or crew members. Fortunately, the municipal health authority confirmed that no individuals aboard displayed any symptoms associated with the virus. Judge Inchausti has overturned the precautionary ruling that barred the entry of the ship into the port. The 'Ushuaia,' flying the Togolese flag and mainly crewed by Argentinians, has been anchored off the coast of Mar del Plata since April 6, after departing from Tierra del Fuego on March 20, during a period of mandatory national quarantine. While the crew disembarkation is approved for humanitarian reasons, the investigation into whether the cruise ship breached regulations at the time of departure is still underway. The ship’s entry to the port on April 7 is contingent upon forthcoming weather conditions and will necessitate the implementation of safety and health protocols. Additionally, further approvals from the Mar del Plata Regional Port Consortium and the Argentine Naval Prefecture are required to complete the cruise ship's entry process.