Magellan Explorer
Small boutique vessel packed with innovative technology, custom-built for Antarctic air-cruises.
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Max Guests on Air-Cruises
Expedition Staff & Crew
Knots in Open Water
Custom-Designed for Antarctic Adventure
Magellan Explorer is a new and modern expedition vessel custom-built for our Antarctic air-cruises to the latest Polar Code specifications.
The small ship can accommodate up to 76 guests on air-cruises and 96 guests on sea voyages in seven cabin categories. All cabins feature a wardrobe, individually controlled heating system, a sitting area, and a private bathroom with a shower and heated floors.
Ship Specifications
76 Guests for Air-Cruises and 96 for sea voyages
60 Expedition Staff and Crew Members
Ice class: LR PC6
Length: 90.7 m
Breadth: 16.2 m
Draft: 4.3
2 Fully Enclosed Lifeboats and 8 life rafts (Total capacity: 320)
Propulsion: Diesel engines, 3,440 kW
Cruising speed: 14 knots in open water
A Closer Look Inside
We offer seven categories of accommodations on this ship, all of which offer you a peaceful and private spot to rest and recharge for the next day’s adventure. Magellan Explorer also features a glass-enclosed observation lounge, a spacious dining room, and more.
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Featured Ship Amenities
Observation Lounge
Glass-enclosed observation lounge and presentation room with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment.
Library
In this quiet space, you can read one of our Antarctic-themed books or enjoy the view unfolding behind the windows.
Gym
Gym designed and built by the professionals at Anytime Fitness, the world’s only fitness company with boutique gyms on all seven continents.
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Dining Room
Spacious dining area with wide windows to keep an eye on the incredible views while enjoying a delightful meal.
Antarctica Lounge's Bar
Share stories of the day's adventures while enjoying premium Chilean wines and crafted cocktails while enjoying the view.
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Sauna
The persfect spot to rejuvenate your body and warm your spirits after an exhilarating day exploring Antarctica's icy landscapes.
Deck Plans & Cabins
Find out more details about our deck plans and accommodation for all air-cruises and sea voyages over the upcoming travel seasons.
Magellan Explorer Expeditions
Antarctica21 operates Fly & Cruise Expeditions to Antarctica and Sea Voyages to the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), South Georgia, and Antarctica. Our trips are boutique wilderness adventures taking you to Antarctica and beyond.
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Travelers Reviews
’Expedition leader and staff more than exceeded my expectations – so qualified, intelligent, passionate and patient. By the end of our few days, they felt like old friends. I’ll really miss them and the environment they created for me and my family.’’
Lucy M - Traveler from USA
’Expedition leader and staff more than exceeded my expectations – so qualified, intelligent, passionate and patient. By the end of our few days, they felt like old friends. I’ll really miss them and the environment they created for me and my family.’’
Lucy M - Traveler from USA
’Expedition leader and staff more than exceeded my expectations – so qualified, intelligent, passionate and patient. By the end of our few days, they felt like old friends. I’ll really miss them and the environment they created for me and my family.’’
Lucy M - Traveler from USA
Antarctica21 is the best company we could have gone with, and we can not thank them enough for this trip! All of the team were phenomenal and treated us like family. Antarctica is truly a bucket list trip and everyone should try to make it at some point.
Jen L
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• Separate living area with sofa and coffee table
• Desks and chair sets in both living and bedroom areas
• 2 armchairs with side tables
• 2 private balconies with sitting areas
• Combo Euro-American electrical outlets with USB port
• Safe
• Telephone
• Hairdryer
• Selection of snacks restocked daily
• Mini-bar restocked daily
• Coffee maker
• 2 larger private bathrooms with separate shower
• Premium bathroom amenities
• Bathrobes and slippers
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• Located on Deck 3
• 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed
• Desk and chair
• 2 armchairs with side table
• Combo Euro-American electrical outlets with USB
• Safe
• Telephone
• Hairdryer
• Private bathroom with separate shower
• Bathroom amenities
• Bathrobes and slippers
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•Located on Deck 3
• 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed
• Desk and chair
• 1 armchair with side table
• Private balcony with sitting area
• Combo Euro-American electrical outlets with USB port
• Safe
• Telephone
• Hairdryer
• Private bathroom with separate shower
• Bathroom amenities
• Bathrobes and slippers
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• 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed
• Separate sitting area with sofa and coffee table
• Desk and chair
• 2 armchairs
• Private balcony with sitting area
• Combo Euro-American electrical outlets with USB port
• Safe
• Closed-circuit TV screen
• Telephone
• Hairdryer
• Selection of snacks restocked daily
• Mini-bar restocked daily
• Coffee maker
• Larger private bathroom with separate shower
• Premium bathroom amenities
• Bathrobes and slippers
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- 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed
- Desk and chair
- 1 armchair with side table
- Private balcony with sitting area
- Combo Euro-American electricaloutlets with USB port
- Safe
- Telephone
- Hairdryer
- Selection of snacks restocked daily
- Mini-bar restocked daily
- Coffee maker
- Larger private bathroom with separate shower
- Premium bathroom amenities
- Bathrobes and slippers
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- Located on Deck 4
- 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed
- Separate living area with queen-size sofa bed and coffee table
- Desk and chair sets in both livingand bedroom areas
- 2 armchairs with side tables
- 2 private balconies with sitting areas
- Combo Euro-American electrical outlets with USB port
- Safe
- Telephone
- Hairdryer
- Selection of snacks restocked daily
- Mini-bar restocked daily
- Coffee maker
- 2 larger private bathrooms with separate shower
- Premium bathroom amenities
- Bathrobes and slippers
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