MS ANDREA
This handsome vessel began her career as the popular Harald Jarl, cruising the Norwegian coastline and fjords where she developed quite a following over the years. The Andrea provides a welcome return to the intimacy and classic nautical sensibility often lacking in larger ships.
Staterooms are attractively designed for comfort and convenience, fully air conditioned with modern bathrooms and thoughtful appointments, the international service staff has achieved high marks from passengers for their friendliness and professionalism.
Delicious meals are freshly prepared by internationally trained chefs, and served in leisurely single sittings in the Shearwater Restaurant. Other features include a forward Observation Deck and two passenger lounges.
Andrea Features & Amenities:
General Information:
• Class: Bureau Veritas
• Holds 104 passengers
• 56 cabins
• Décor 18th century Gustavian style
• Officers and Crew: International
• Crew number: 48 crew
• Official language on board English
• Currency on board – USA Dollar
• Speed 14 knots
• Gross tonnage 2,632
• Length 286 feet
• Beam 43.6 ft
• Draught 15.5 feet
• Classification: Ice Class
• Engines: 1B & WDM 550 VTRF 110/40
• Registry: Monrovia, Liberia
Public Rooms:
• Cormorant Lounge is at the fore of the vessel, and is a quiet lounge for reading, card games or conversation. It contains a small library plus two computers for internet access by passengers.
• Kittiwake Lounge & Bar is located toward the stern on the Mediterranean Deck and is the ship's social center. It is also used for lectures and entertainment, and has a capacity of about 85 passengers. A/V equipment includes an LCD projector, slide projector and screen, podium and microphone.
• Shearwater Restaurant holds dining in one seating.
• Northern Lights Cafe is on the Baltic Deck, and is used for al fresco dining, weather permitting.
• Gift shop items on display available for purchase from reception desk agent.
• Elevator
Embarkation/Disembarkation:
The embarkation time is 4:00 pm. Please note that early arrivals cannot be accommodated onboard. Disembarkation time is usually at 9:00 am or before.
Payment Methods and Official Currency:
Official currency on board is the US dollar. The following payment methods are accepted for settlement of shipboard accounts:
• Cash
• American Express
• MasterCard
• Discover Card
• Travelers Checks
• VISA
Please note that personal checks cannot be cashed on board and are not accepted for payment of onboard accounts.
Cabins:
• TV with satellite access (CNN or similar), individual climate control, telephone and personal safe
• Hairdryers, lighted make up mirror
• Amenities, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, shower cap, soap, face cloth
• Storage for suitcase underneath beds
• 220 V throughout, 110V in bathroom- shaver only
• Laundry service available
• Air-conditioning & heat throughout ship; vent regulators in individual cabins.
Dress Code:
For cruises in Europe, sporty, casual clothing is appropriate onboard. For Captain’s Dinner and Farewell Dinner we recommend dressy attire for woman and a jacket and tie for men. Note: for expedition cruises (Antarctica, Amazon) the attire for dinner is more sporty and casual.
Meals/Restaurant:
All meals will be served in the Shearwater Restaurant located on the Mediterranean Deck. The Shearwater Restaurant can accommodate all passengers in one seating. The Northern Lights Café, located on the upper deck offers al fresco dining when weather permits.
Medical Attention:
All passengers are strongly advised to take up insurance covering illness and accident. Passengers requiring special medicine should bring it aboard with them. Medical doctor will be on call aboard the MS Andrea during all Antarctic cruises.
Electrical Current:
The electrical outlets in the cabins and public areas are 220V, 50~. (US standard is 110V, 60~) Passengers will need to bring voltage converter kit for any appliances that are 110V. There is a 110V, 60~outlet for electric shavers in the bathroom, however, this outlet will not provide sufficient wattage for most appliances.
Gratuities:
Gratuities are not included and are at each passenger’s discretion. There will be designated envelopes in each cabin and reception at the end of the voyage. All tips are divided equally among the crew members onboard. A guideline of $10.00-$12.00 USD per passenger per day would be appropriate.
Laundry:
Laundry service is provided on board for personal laundry and pressing. Price list and laundry bags are available in each cabin. For safety reasons, the use of personal clothing irons is not permitted in passenger cabins. There is no facility for dry cleaning.
Smoking:
Smoking is not permitted in the cabins or public areas. Smoking is only permitted outside in the open air.
On Board Dining Schedule:
Early Bird Continental Breakfast - 6:00 am
Full American Breakfast - 7:00 am-9:00 am
Lunch Buffet - 12:00 pm-2:00 pm
Dinner - 7:30 pm-9:30 pm
Midnight Buffet - 12:00 am
