Magellan Explorer

EXPEDITION-LUXURY / FLY-CRUISE (73-100 GUESTS)

Introduction to the Magellan Explorer

The Magellan Explorer is a purpose built polar expedition vessel, her maiden voyage was in November 2019.  She offers almost exclusively Fly-Cruise voyages from Punta Arenas in Chile to King George Island on the Antarctic Peninsula.  The Magellan Explorer is capable of carrying 100 guests, however she will take just 73 passengers on her fly cruise voyages. Not only does this allow all the guests for one cruise to arrive and depart on the same flight (flights are limited to 75 passengers), it also allows all guests to get off the ship for excursions quickly and efficiently.

The ship has 50 suites and cabins in five categories, including dedicated single cabins. The cabins are spacious, ranging in size from 20 to 40 square metres.  42 cabins feature a large window and a private balcony, 8 have a porthole. All cabins feature a private bathroom and a sitting area.

She has a forward-facing observation lounge, an observation deck, a dining room that accommodates everyone at one sitting.  She also has an outdoor barbecue area, a gym, and a sauna. The bow of the ship is accessible to guests to offer expansive views during exploration.  Adventure activities include kayaking and snowshoeing.

Specific measures have been taken to minimize Magellan Explorer’s carbon footprint, including state-of-the-art engines that produce very low emissions. To minimize fuel consumption, a waste heat recovery system recycles the heat produced by the ship’s engines and re-purposes it to power the ship’s heating system and to warm the water used on board.

MAGELLAN EXPLORER DATES AND PRICES

MAGELLAN EXPLORER 2024-25 DATES AND PRICES

Prices in USD$ – per person twin share
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Cruise ItineraryStart DateEnd DateDays/NightsStarts / EndsTriplePortholeVerandaDeluxe VerandaSuitePenthouse SuitesSingle
Antarctica Express Air-Cruise23 Nov 202428 Nov 20246Ushuaia / Punta Arenas$5,995$6,495$6,995$7,495$8,595$8,995$8,995
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise26 Nov 202403 Dec 20248Punta Arenas$17,995$15,995$19,995$21,995$24,995$26,995$26,995
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise01 Dec 202408 Dec 20248Punta Arenas$17,995$15,995$19,995$21,995$24,995$26,995$26,995
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise06 Dec 202413 Dec 20248Punta Arenas$17,995$15,995$19,995$21,995$24,995$26,995$26,995
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise11 Dec 202418 Dec 20248Punta Arenas$17,995$15,995$19,995$21,995$24,995$26,995$26,995
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise16 Dec 202423 Dec 20248Punta Arenas$17,995$15,995$19,995$21,995$24,995$26,995$26,995
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise21 Dec 202418 Dec 20248Punta Arenas$19,995$18,795$22,995$24,995$27,995$29,995$29,995
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise26 Dec 202402 Jan 20258Punta Arenas$19,995$18,795$22,995$24,995$27,995$29,995$29,995
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise31 Dec 202407 Jan 20258Punta Arenas$19,995$18,795$22,995$24,995$27,995$29,995$29,995
Antarctica Express Air-Cruise11 Jan 202516 Jan 20256Ushuaia / Punta Arenas$5,995$6,495$6,995$7,495$8,595$8,995$8,995
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise14 Jan 202521 Jan 20258Punta Arenas$19,795$17,995$21,995$23,995$27,495$28,995$28,995
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise19 Jan 202526 Jan 20258Punta Arenas$19,795$17,995$21,995$23,995$27,495$28,995$28,995
Polar Circle Air-Cruise24 Jan 202502 Feb 202510Punta Arenas$24,995$22,795$26,995$29,795$32,995$36,495$36,495
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise31 Jan 202507 Jan 20258Punta Arenas$19,795$17,995$21,995$23,995$27,495$28,995$28,995
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise05 Feb 202512 Feb 20258Punta Arenas$19,795$17,995$21,995$23,995$27,495$28,995$28,995
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise10 Feb 202517 Feb 20258Punta Arenas$19,795$17,995$21,995$23,995$27,495$28,995$28,995
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise15 Feb 202522 Feb 20258Punta Arenas$19,795$17,995$21,995$23,995$27,495$28,995$28,995
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise20 Feb 202527 Feb 20258Punta Arenas$19,795$17,995$21,995$23,995$27,495$28,995$28,995
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise25 Feb 202504 Mar 20258Punta Arenas$17,995$15,995$19,995$21,995$24,995$26,995$26,995
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise02 Mar 202509 Mar 20258Punta Arenas$17,995$15,995$19,995$21,995$24,995$26,995$26,995

Single Occupancy is available on a limited number of room categories for 1.85x the published rate. Solo travelers also have the option of sharing a cabin with another traveller.

MAGELLAN EXPLORER 2024-25 CRUISES

MAGELLAN EXPLORER 2025-26 DATES AND PRICES

Fly-Cruise Early Booking Promotion

Save USD $2,000 per person on select Classic Antarctica Fly-Cruise departures. Available until 31 December, 2024.

Limited availability, subject to change or withdrawal at any time. Contact us for details.

Sea Voyage Early Booking Promotion

Save USD $1,000 per person on Patagonia & Chilean Fjords and Antarctic Small Ship Expedition voyages. Available until 31 December, 2024.

Limited availability, subject to change or withdrawal at any time. Contact us for details.

Prices in USD$ – per person twin share. Prices correct as at 3 October 2024.
Click on Cruise itinerary name below to view detailed description of your Antarctic Cruise.

Cruise ItineraryStart DateEnd DateDaysStarts / EndsRateTriplePortholeVerandaDeluxe VerandaSuitePenthouse SuiteSingle
Patagonia and Chilean Fjords 15 Sep 202523 Sep 20259Puerto Montt / UshuaiaFull Fare$5,995$6,495$6,995$7,495$8,595$8,995$8,995
Early Booking Offer$4,495$4,995$5,495$5,995$7,095$7,495$7,495
Falklands and South Georgia 26 Sep 202512 Oct 202517Punta ArenasFull Fare$16,995$9,995$12,995$13,995$25,990$15,995$23,995
Falklands and South Georgia 12 Oct 202529 Oct 202518Punta ArenasFull Fare$16,995$9,995$12,995$13,995$25,990$15,995$23,995
Antarctica Express Fly-Cruise 18 Nov 202523 Nov 20256Ushuaia / Punta ArenasFull Fare$5,995$6,795$7,495$7,795$8,595$8,995$8,995
Classic Antarctica Fly-Cruise 21 Nov 202528 Nov 20258Punta ArenasFull Fare$17,995$15,995$19,995$21,995$24,995$26,995$26,995
Classic Antarctica Fly-Cruise 26 Nov 20253 Dec 20258Punta ArenasFull Fare$17,995$15,995$19,995$21,995$24,995$26,995$26,995
Classic Antarctica Fly-Cruise 1 Dec 20258 Dec 20258Punta ArenasFull Fare$20,995$18,995$23,495$25,495$28,995$30,495$30,495
Classic Antarctica Fly-Cruise 6 Dec 202513 Dec 20258Punta ArenasFull Fare$20,995$18,995$23,495$25,495$28,995$30,495$30,495
Classic Antarctica Fly-Cruise 11 Dec 202518 Dec 20258Punta ArenasFull Fare$20,995$18,995$23,495$25,495$28,995$30,495$30,495
Classic Antarctica Fly-Cruise 16 Dec 202523 Dec 20258Punta ArenasFull Fare$20,995$18,995$23,495$25,495$28,995$30,495$30,495
Classic Antarctica Fly-Cruise 21 Dec 202528 Dec 20258Punta ArenasFull Fare$22,495$19,995$24,995$26,995$30,795$32,395$32,395
Classic Antarctica Fly-Cruise 26 Dec 20252 Jan 20268Punta ArenasFull Fare$22,495$19,995$24,995$26,995$30,795$32,395$32,395
Classic Antarctica Fly-Cruise 31 Dec 20257 Jan 20268Punta ArenasFull Fare$22,495$19,995$24,995$26,995$30,795$32,395$32,395
Classic Antarctica Fly-Cruise 5 Jan 202612 Jan 20268Punta ArenasFull Fare$20,995$18,995$23,495$25,495$28,995$30,495$30,495
Classic Antarctica Fly-Cruise 10 Jan 202617 Jan 20268Punta ArenasFull Fare$20,995$18,995$23,495$25,495$28,995$30,495$30,495
Classic Antarctica Fly-Cruise 15 Jan 202622 Jan 20268Punta ArenasFull Fare$20,995$18,995$23,495$25,495$28,995$30,495$30,495
Classic Antarctica Fly-Cruise 20 Jan 202627 Jan 20268Punta ArenasFull Fare$20,995$18,995$23,495$25,495$28,995$30,495$30,495
Classic Antarctica Fly-Cruise 25 Jan 20261 Feb 20268Punta ArenasFull Fare$20,995$18,995$23,495$25,495$28,995$30,495$30,495
Polar Circle Fly-Cruise 30 Jan 20268 Feb 202610Punta ArenasFull Fare$26,995$24,995$29,795$31,995$35,995$38,995$38,995
Classic Antarctica Fly-Cruise 6 Feb 202613 Feb 20268Punta ArenasFull Fare$20,995$18,995$23,495$25,495$28,995$30,495$30,495
Classic Antarctica Fly-Cruise 11 Feb 202618 Feb 20268Punta ArenasFull Fare$20,995$18,995$23,495$25,495$28,995$30,495$30,495
Classic Antarctica Fly-Cruise 16 Feb 202623 Feb 20268Punta ArenasFull Fare$20,995$18,995$23,495$25,495$28,995$30,495$30,495
Classic Antarctica Fly-Cruise 21 Feb 202628 Feb 20268Punta ArenasFull Fare$20,995$18,995$23,495$25,495$28,995$30,495$30,495
Classic Antarctica Fly-Cruise 26 Feb 20265 Mar 20268Punta ArenasFull Fare$20,995$18,995$23,495$25,495$28,995$30,495$30,495
Classic Antarctica Fly-Cruise 3 Mar 202610 Mar 20268Punta ArenasFull Fare$20,995$18,995$23,495$25,495$28,995$30,495$30,495
Early Booking Offer$18,995$16,995$21,495$23,495$26,995$28,495$28,495
Antarctica and South Georgia Fly-Cruise 8 Mar 202625 Mar 202618Punta Arenas / UshuaiaFull Fare$17,995$15,995$19,995$21,995$24,995$26,995$26,995
Antarctic Small Ship Expedition 26 Mar 20264 Apr 202610UshuaiaFull Fare$10,595$6,995$7,995$8,495$15,995$8,995$14,795
Early Booking Offer$9,095$5,495$6,495$6,995$14,495$7,495$13,295
Patagonia and Chilean Fjords 4 Apr 202612 Apr 20269Ushuaia / Puerto MonttFull Fare$5,995$6,495$6,995$7,495$8,595$8,995$8,995
Early Booking Offer$4,495$4,995$5,495$5,995$7,095$7,495$7,495

Single Occupancy is available on a limited number of room categories for 1.85x the published rate. Solo travelers also have the option of sharing a cabin with another traveller.

MAGELLAN EXPLORER 2025-26 CRUISES

MAGELLAN EXPLORER OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Antarctica - Kayaking - Cinzia

Sea Kayaking (USD$895-$995)

Every day that you are in Antarctica, your Kayak Master will work with the Expedition Team to look for the best kayaking opportunities within the trip’s schedule, based on suitable and safe weather conditions. The group will be supported by a dedicated safety Zodiac. Each kayaking excursion will be approximately one and a half hours in duration. At the end of the excursion, the Kayak Master will strive to offer the group some time at the landing site so that you can explore. To take part in the kayaking program you must have previous kayaking experience and must know how to swim. The minimum age for participation is 16 years. It is best to book kayaking well in-advance.

Available on all voyages except Antarctica Express Fly North Cruises.

Hikers

Hiking & Snowshoeing (USD$85 per excursion – booked and paid for onboard)

Everyday that you are in Antarctica, the hiking and snowshoeing guide will endeavour to find the best opportunities for excursions within the trip’s schedule, based on suitable and safe weather conditions. Each excursion will be approximately one and a half hours in duration. To participate, you do not need previous experience however, your physical fitness should be good.

Available on all voyages except Antarctica Express Fly North Cruises.

Magellan Explorer Cabins

The Triple Suite is 40 square metres and is located on Deck 4. There are two rooms; one with two twin beds and the other with 1 queen sofa bed (max occupancy 3 people). The Suite has two private bathrooms with showers, 2 armchairs with side tables, 2 private balconies with sitting areas, a safe, hairdryer, selection of snacks restocked daily, a mini-bar restocked daily, coffee maker, premium bathroom amenities, bathrobe and slippers.

The Magellan Explorer Porthole Cabins are 20 square metres and have have twin or king size bed configuration and are located on deck 3.. The room has a desk, armchair and side table and ensuite with shower.  The Deluxe Veranda Suites also have a safe, hairdryer, bathroom amenities, bathrobe and slippers.

Magellan Explorer Veranda Cabin

The Magellan Explorer Veranda Cabins are 20 square metres, located on deck 3 and have have twin or king size bed configuration. The room has a desk, armchair and side table as well as a private balcony with sitting area and ensuite with shower.  The Veranda Cabins also have a safe, hairdryer, selection of snacks restocked daily, mini-bar restocked daily, coffee maker, premium bathroom amenities, bathrobe and slippers.

The Magellan Explorer Deluxe Veranda Cabins are 20 square metres, located on deck 4 and have have twin or king size bed configuration. The room has a desk, armchair and side table as well as a private balcony with sitting area and ensuite with shower.  The Deluxe Veranda Cabins also have a safe, hairdryer, selection of snacks restocked daily, mini-bar restocked daily, coffee maker, premium bathroom amenities, bathrobe and slippers.

The Magellan Explorer Penthouse Suite is 30 square metres and has a large bedroom with king or twin bed configuration, a separate lounge area with sofa and coffee table, desk and chair, 2 armchairs, a private balcony with sitting area and en-suite with shower. The suite also has a hairdryer, a safe, selection of snacks restocked daily, mini-bar restocked daily, a coffee maker, premium bathroom amenities, bathrobes and slippers.

The Magellan Explorer Grand Suite are 40 square metres, located on deck 4 and have 2 private balconies with sitting areas, king size bed or two twin beds, a separate living area with queen size sofa bed, coffee table and 2 private bathrooms with showers. The suite also has a safe, hairdryer, selection of snacks restocked daily, mini-bar restocked daily, coffee maker, premium amenities, bathrobes and slippers.

The Magellan Explorer Single Veranda Cabins are 20 square metres, located on deck 3 and have one king size bed. The room has a desk, armchair and side table as well as a private balcony with sitting area and ensuite with shower.  The Veranda Cabins also have a safe, hairdryer, selection of snacks restocked daily, mini-bar restocked daily, coffee maker, premium bathroom amenities, bathrobe and slippers.

Deck Plan

Ship Details

Magellan Explorer - Gym

Observation lounge
Observation deck
Dining room
Two meeting rooms
Gift ship
Protected outdoor Barbeque area
Gym
Sauna

Magellan Explorer - Bridge

Fly-cruise Inclusions

For air-cruises starting in Punta Arenas, group transfers airport/hotel on Day 1

For air-cruises starting in Punta Arenas, 1 overnight with breakfast in Punta Arenas at the Cabo de Hornos Hotel or similar, with a welcome dinner including drinks on Day 1

1 overnight with breakfast in Punta Arenas at the Cabo de Hornos Hotel or similar on the Day of the Scheduled Return Flight from Antarctica

Group transfers airport/hotel on the Day of the Scheduled Return Flight from Antarctica, and group transfers hotel/airport on last Day of the Air-Cruise

Flight from Punta Arenas to Frei Station on King George Island and/or vice versa as indicated in the program corresponding to each voyage

Ship cruise along the Antarctic Peninsula as indicated in the program corresponding to each voyage

Daily buffet breakfast and lunch on board ship offering a wide choice of dishes

Daily served dinner on board ship offering a choice of three main courses

Wine, beer, juice, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board ship

Coffee, tea, chocolate, cappuccino, water and

snacks on board ship throughout the expedition

All guided shore excursions

Lectures and entertainment on board

Comprehensive pre- and post-voyage information material

Loan of waterproof boots for landing in Antarctica

Contingency Plan

IAATO passenger fee

26 Sep 2020, 3 Oct 2020, 17 Oct 2020, 24 Oct 2020 Voyages

Comprehensive pre- and post-voyage information material

Ship cruise as indicated in the itinerary corresponding to each expedition

Daily buffet breakfast and lunch on board ship offering a wide choice of dishes

Daily served dinner on board ship offering a choice of three main courses

Wine, beer, juice, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board

Coffee, tea, chocolate, cappuccino, water and snacks on board ship throughout the expedition

Loan of waterproof boots for landing

All guided shore excursions

Lectures and entertainment on board

Landing fees and IAATO passenger fee

Magellan Explorer Exterior

Guests:                  73

Expedition Staff & Crew:  60

Dimensions:       Length: 90.7m Breadth: 16.2m Draft: 4.3m

Propulsion:         2 x MAN main engines, total 3,440kw

Propulsion:         14 knots

Built:                      To be completed in 2019

Operator:             Antarctica 21

Ice-Class:              LR PC6

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