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Magellan Explorer is a modern expedition vessel custom built for our Antarctic air-cruises. The ship was constructed in Chile to the latest Polar Code specifications and launched in 2019. For our air-cruises, Magellan Explorer has capacity for 73 passengers in seven categories of accommodation, including dedicated Single Cabins. All cabins except Porthole Cabins feature private balconies. All double cabins, except two, have two twin beds that can be configured as one king-size bed. All cabins feature a wardrobe, individually controlled heating system, a sitting area, and a private bathroom with shower. The ship features a glass-enclosed observation lounge and presentation room with state-of-the art audio-visual equipment, a spacious and stylish dining room, a well-stocked bar, a library, a meeting room, a gym, a sauna, and a medical clinic. The forward-facing observation deck leads to the bow of the ship, which is accessible to guests to offer proximity to marine wildlife. The ship has a fleet of 10 Zodiac boats that are well suited for disembarking and wildlife watching. The fitness centre aboard Magellan Explorer has been designed and built by the professionals at Anytime Fitness, the world’s only fitness company with boutique gyms in all seven continents

Technical Specifications

Length: Length: 90.7 m (298 ft.)
Breadth: Breadth: 16.2 m (53 ft.)
CruisingSpeed: Speed: 14 knots
Passengers: 100 (75 on fly-cruise)
IceClass: Ice-class: LR PC6

8 days

Small Ship Cruising: Small ship expedition cruises are a wonderful way to explore. Choose from Antarctica cruises & Sub-Antarctic Island cruises, Arctic cruises or sail the Patagonian Fiords, Galapagos Islands Cruising or New Zealand’s wonderful Fiordland.
Wildlife and Nature: Our wildlife and nature holidays will take you to some of the most remote and unspoilt regions. From encountering rich exotic wildlife in Latin America and Africa to the magnificent marine life in Antarctica and spotting spectacular birds in New Zealand.

Classic Antarctica Air Cruise

Fly to Antarctica, allowing you to avoid the bumpy Drake Passage. Then, enjoy a unique destination and create memories for a lifetime.

10 days

Small Ship Cruising: Small ship expedition cruises are a wonderful way to explore. Choose from Antarctica cruises & Sub-Antarctic Island cruises, Arctic cruises or sail the Patagonian Fiords, Galapagos Islands Cruising or New Zealand’s wonderful Fiordland.
Wildlife and Nature: Our wildlife and nature holidays will take you to some of the most remote and unspoilt regions. From encountering rich exotic wildlife in Latin America and Africa to the magnificent marine life in Antarctica and spotting spectacular birds in New Zealand.

Polar Circle Air-Cruise

Create memories for a lifetime, fly to Antarctica & cross the Antarctic circle. No need to cross the Drake Passage.

6 days

Small Ship Cruising: Small ship expedition cruises are a wonderful way to explore. Choose from Antarctica cruises & Sub-Antarctic Island cruises, Arctic cruises or sail the Patagonian Fiords, Galapagos Islands Cruising or New Zealand’s wonderful Fiordland.
Wildlife and Nature: Our wildlife and nature holidays will take you to some of the most remote and unspoilt regions. From encountering rich exotic wildlife in Latin America and Africa to the magnificent marine life in Antarctica and spotting spectacular birds in New Zealand.

Antarctic Express Air-Cruise

Short on time, Antarctica on your bucket list? Fly to Antarctica, wonderland of ice, immense iceberg & stunning landscapes.

17 days

Small Ship Cruising: Small ship expedition cruises are a wonderful way to explore. Choose from Antarctica cruises & Sub-Antarctic Island cruises, Arctic cruises or sail the Patagonian Fiords, Galapagos Islands Cruising or New Zealand’s wonderful Fiordland.
Wildlife and Nature: Our wildlife and nature holidays will take you to some of the most remote and unspoilt regions. From encountering rich exotic wildlife in Latin America and Africa to the magnificent marine life in Antarctica and spotting spectacular birds in New Zealand.

Antarctica and South Georgia Air-Cruise

Explore Antarctica and South Georgia - then fly back from Antarctica, allowing you to avoid the Drake Passage. Great if you have limited time

10 days

Small Ship Cruising: Small ship expedition cruises are a wonderful way to explore. Choose from Antarctica cruises & Sub-Antarctic Island cruises, Arctic cruises or sail the Patagonian Fiords, Galapagos Islands Cruising or New Zealand’s wonderful Fiordland.
Wildlife and Nature: Our wildlife and nature holidays will take you to some of the most remote and unspoilt regions. From encountering rich exotic wildlife in Latin America and Africa to the magnificent marine life in Antarctica and spotting spectacular birds in New Zealand.

Antarctica Small Ship Expedition | Magellan

Discover Antarctica on a small ship expedition cruise, onboard the Magellan Explorer, encounter penguins, seals, whales and more with expert guides.

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