Magellan Explorer and Magellan Discoverer, Antarctic cruises

Location

ex Ushuaia (ex Punta Arenas for air cruises) (Antarctic cruises, Antarctica)

Description

Quick facts - Level: First class | Passengers: 96 (76 on air cruise) | Duration: 5-14 nights | Length: Explorer 298 feet, Discoverer: 308 feet | Cruising speed: 14 knots | Operator: Antarctica 21

Magellan Explorer and Magellan Discoverer are first class sister ships. They have been custom-designed for Antarctic operations with a forward facing observation deck allowing the best wildlife viewing opportunities. They have stabilizers, bow and stern thrusters and ice-detecting radar. They are also equipped with an energy-recovery system that recycles the heat produced by the engines to warm up the ship and its water supply. Both have a library, gym, sauna, bar, lounge, dining room, presentation room and glass-enclosed observation lounge.

Capacity

96 passengers (76 on air cruises)

Activities

International expedition staff lead shore excursions and give daily lectures on board. Sea kayaking is available at an additional cost (basic previous kayaking experience is necessary) and camping is also available on selected voyages at additional cost. There are limited places for these optional activities and so they should be booked well in advance.

Accommodation

On Explorer most cabins on are on decks 3 and 4, range in size from 18 to 44 square metres and all, with the exception of the Porthole cabins, have a private veranda. On Discoverer most cabins on are on decks 4 and 5, range in size from 26 to 52 square metres and all have a private veranda. Almost all cabins have beds that can be configured as double or twin and they all have a wardrobe, individually controlled heating system, a sitting area, and a private bathroom with shower.

When to go

Mid November to mid March.

Most itineraries either follow or are close variants of our standard Antarctica itineraries and they are primarily used for Air Cruises, operated by Antarctica 21. www.lastfrontiers.com/antarctica/itineraries

The ships are primarily based in the Antarctic Peninsula for the season (November to March) and passengers fly there from the South America mainland (Punta Arenas).

All Air Cruise departures include a flight between King George Island (Antarctica) and Punta Arenas (Chile). The first night and final night are spent in a hotel in Punta Arenas.

For exact details of specific cruise departures please just contact us.

Deluxe Veranda Cabin

The 24 deluxe veranda cabins (22 square metres) are on deck 4 and the majority have beds that can be configured as double or twin. Each one has a sitting area, private bathroom with a shower, a veranda and individually controlled heating system.

Penthouse Suite

The 3 penthouse suites (33 square metres) are on Deck 5, next to the observation lounge. The two room suite has a sitting room, bedroom, private bathroom with a shower, a veranda and individually controlled heating system.

Porthole Cabin

The 6 porthole cabins (18 square metres) are in the bow of the ship on deck 4, and the only cabins that do not have a veranda. The majority have beds that can be configured as double or twin and each one has a sitting area, private bathroom with a shower and individually controlled heating system.

Single Cabin

The only dedicated single cabin (19 square metres) is on deck 3 and has a sitting area, private bathroom with a shower, a veranda and individually controlled heating system.

Suites

This two room suite measures 44 square metres and is on deck 4, next to the library, and is the largest cabin. It has a sitting room, bedroom, private bathroom with a shower, a veranda and individually controlled heating system.

Triple Suite

The triple suite (44 square metres) is on deck 4 and the only cabin with two bedrooms. It also has a sitting area, private bathroom with a shower, a veranda and individually controlled heating system.

Veranda Cabin

The 10 veranda cabins (19 square metres) are on deck 3 and the majority have beds that can be configured as double or twin. Each one has a sitting area, private bathroom with a shower, a veranda and individually controlled heating system.