Max. Guests on Air-Cruises
Staff & Crew Members
Knots in Open Water
Antarctica21's New State-Of-The-Art Polar Vessel
We are thrilled to announce an exciting development in the world of Antarctic exploration. Building on our legacy of providing boutique, small-ship expeditions to the White Continent, Antarctica21 is proud to introduce the latest addition to our fleet: Magellan Discoverer, set to embark on voyages in the 2026-27 Antarctic season.
Magellan Discoverer is a promise of innovative design and environmental stewardship, crafted as a sister ship to the esteemed Magellan Explorer. While mirroring its sibling in elegance and style, Magellan Discoverer charts its own course with remarkable enhancements.
Magellan Discoverer will be built at the ASENAV shipyard in Valdivia, Chile, the same shipyard that built Magellan Explorer.
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Ship Specifications
76 Guests For Air-Cruises & 96 for Sea Voyages
67 Expedition Staff & Crew members
Ice class: PC6
Length: 94 m
Draft: 4.3 M
Breadth: 17.2 m
2 Lifeboats (124 capacity) & 8 life rafts (120 capacity)
Propulsion: Hybrid-Electric Diesel engines, 2 x 1,800 kW
Cruising speed: 14 knots in open water
Deck Plans & Cabins
The boutique vessel offers five accommodation categories. All cabins feature private balconies and a king-size bed that can be converted into twin beds. Each cabin has a wardrobe, individual heating control, a sitting area, and a private bathroom with a shower.
Magellan Discoverer Highlights
Environmental Responsibility
In line with our commitment to environmental sustainability, Magellan Discoverer is equipped with heat recovery systems and complies with the stringent Tier III emission standards. It also introduces a wet science lab to support scientific research in Antarctica.
Design and Features
Mirroring the elegance and style of its sibling Magellan Explorer, Magellan Discoverer brings its own set of remarkable enhancements. For our Antarctic air-cruises, the vessel will accommodate up to 76 guests in 40 cabins across three passenger decks, maintaining our boutique, yacht-like experience. Each cabin, including eight Grand Veranda Suites, two Family Suites, two Triple Veranda Cabins, twenty-two Deluxe Veranda Cabins, and six Single Veranda Cabins, offers a choice of either a king-size bed or two twin beds, comfortable sitting areas, and private balconies.
Advanced Technology for Enhanced Experience
The ship features a hybrid-electric propulsion system with powerful MAN main engines and innovative Azipods® provided by ABB, paired with a Corvus battery-based Energy Storage System. This ensures a smoother and quieter journey, allowing you to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Antarctica fully.
A New Era of Antarctic Exploration
Magellan Discoverer is not just a new vessel; it’s a vessel of promise and innovation, crafted as a sister ship to the esteemed Magellan Explorer. It reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence and our dedication to serving the premium segment of the Antarctic travel market.
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