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Max Guests on Air-Cruises
Expedition Staff & Crew
Knots in Open Water
Custom-Designed for Boutique Adventures in the Seventh Continent
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.
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.
Designed for Sustainable Boutique Adventures in Antarctica
Launched in 2019 and purpose-built for Antarctica21's boutique fly-and-cruise expeditions, Magellan Explorer is an intimate expedition vessel that sets the standard for sustainable Antarctic travel.
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Magellan Explorer
This is one of the highest environmental standards for residual emissions, and compliance is achieved through Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems, which significantly reduce engine emissions.
Advanced anti-fouling coating prevents marine organisms from attaching to the hull. This helps reduce drag and minimizes environmental impact by avoiding harmful biocides found in older coatings.
The system recycles residual heat from the engines to produce freshwater and heating on board the ship.
This system converts seawater into freshwater through advanced filtration, ensuring a constant supply for onboard use and reducing reliance on shore-based water resources.
Advanced anti-fouling coating prevents marine organisms from attaching to the hull. This helps reduce drag and minimizes environmental impact by avoiding harmful biocides found in older coatings.
The system uses treated seawater to maintain vessel stability and trim, ensuring safe and efficient operations while adhering to environmental regulations to avoid ecological disruption.
Water refill stations offer guests a convenient way to stay hydrated without the environmental cost of disposable plastic bottles.
Onboard systems such as food waste digesters, compactors, and shredders minimize the volume of organic and inorganic waste, helping ensure compliance with strict environmental standards.
On board the ship, waste management meets MARPOL and IMO requirements: waste is segregated, tracked, and safely stored onboard, compacted and secured until delivery to authorized port facilities to minimize environmental impact.
The Atmos Air system uses bipolar ionization with duct-mounted sensors to continuously reduce contaminants and allergens. Remote monitoring via Kaiterra air-quality sensors helps maintain healthier air for passengers and crew.
This onboard digital solution monitors and optimizes fuel consumption and operational energy efficiency, contributing to the reduction of emissions.
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Travelers Reviews
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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Upcoming Departures
Experience the Extraordinary
From dramatic landscapes to close wildlife encounters, every journey to the White Continent is unique. Let's start planning yours together.
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