Magellan Explorer

Polar Tracks Expeditions

Magellan Explorer

MID-RANGE, HIGH COMFORT

About the Ship

Magellan Explorer is a modern expedition vessel custom-built for Antarctic air-cruises to the latest Polar Code specifications. For air-cruises, Magellan Explorer has capacity for 73 guests accommodated in seven categories of accommodation, including dedicated single cabins.

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 ship’s bow, which is accessible to guests to offer proximity to marine wildlife. 

  • Passenger Capacity: 73
  • Fly Cruises (Skip the Drake)
  • Citizen Science program
  • Forward facing observation deck
  • Bow access for wildlife viewing
  • Large fleet of Zodiacs
  • Expedition Parka to keep
  • Rubber boots to borrow
  • Library
  • Gift Shop
  • Anytime Fitness Gym
  • Sauna
  • Express Lunch option
  • Ice Class: Polar Class 6 (1AS)

Why We Like Magellan Explorer

  • SKIP THE DRAKE

    Designed and operated by the original pioneers of the Antarctic Fly & Cruise concept, the Magellan Explorer allows you to fly to the Peninsula and skip the oft-dreaded Drake Passage crossing.

  • SIZE

    Limited to a maximum of only 73 passengers per departure, you’ll get more time off the ship and out in the elements, either on shore or in Zodiacs.

  • FITNESS

    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.

  • SCIENCE

    Guests on board Magellan Explorer can participate in citizen science projects including phytoplankton sampling and marine mammal identification.

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