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Douglas Mawson

A state-of-the-art ship purpose-built for polar discovery that perfectly embodies Mawson's pioneering spirit.
Starting at:
Per Person
$ 21,756
Up to 20% savings
4 Itineraries
22 - 34 Days
Medium Size
154 Guests
Service Level
Mid-Range
Starting at:
Per Person
$ 21,756
Up to 20% savings

Highlights

  • Revolutionary Ulstein X-BOW with enhanced sustainability features for smooth, quiet comfort and responsible exploration.
  • Most extensive range of staterooms yet, including a range of single and interconnectable cabin options for solo travelers and families.
  • Rare itineraries from Hobart visiting East Antarctica, a semi-circumnavigation of Antarctica & immersive explorations of the Subantarctic Islands.

Adventure has a new name. Setting sail in 2025, the new state-of-the-art ship Douglas Mawson, is the last in a line of purpose-built vessels from a fleet of ships including the Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle that have redefined small ship expedition cruising.

Named after the legendary Australian geologist and explorer, this new small ship embodies Mawson’s pioneering spirit and is custom designed for polar exploration and global discovery. Featuring the revolutionary Ulstein X-BOW hull—the latest in hull design which allows the ship to pierce through waves to maintain speed and lower both fuel consumption and emissions—it takes a maximum 154 adventurers (130 in Antarctica) to the world’s wildest places in smooth, quiet comfort.

The ship boasts the fleet’s most extensive range of cabins yet, including a range of single and interconnectable cabins, and two cabins which can accommodate a third person, making her ideal for solo travelers, families, and groups. All cabins—with the exception of the single cabins which feature a single bed configuration—boast twin or king bedding, and private bathrooms, and 79% of her cabins also include a private balcony with large floor-to-ceiling glass doors, so the stunning polar landscapes are always in your line of sight.

Life On Board

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Specifications

  • Guests
    154 (130 in Antarctica)
  • Staff & Crew
    24
  • Guide & Crew to Guest Ratios
    1:6.4
  • Guest to Space Ratio
    1:35
  • Number of Decks
    8
  • Number of Cabins
    86
  • Zodiacs & Loading Bays
    15 & 2
  • Year Built
    2025
  • Ice Class
    1A
  • Length
    342.5 ft (104.4 m)
  • Beam
    60.4 ft (18.4 m)
  • Draft
    16.7 ft (5.1 m)
  • Cruising Speed
    10-12 kn
  • Stabilizers
    2

Amenities

wheelchair
Accessible Cabins
cocktail
Bar
shopping bag
Boutique
stethoscope
Clinic
lift
Elevator
treadmill
Gym

Cabins

There are 11 cabin types available

Captain's Suite

2 Guests, King/Twin
486.7ft² (45.22m²)
1 Cabin

Junior Suite

2 Guests, King/Twin
446.4ft² - 450.7ft² (41.47m² - 41.87m²)
4 Cabins

Balcony Suite Superior

2 Guests, King/Twin
27.77m² - 36.27m² (298.9ft² - 390.4ft²)
5 Cabins

Balcony Suite A

2 Guests, King/Twin
226.8ft² - 288.2ft² (21.07m² - 26.77m²)
25 Cabins

Balcony Suite B

2 Guests, King/Twin
226.8ft² - 288.2ft² (21.07m² - 26.77m²)
17 Cabins

Balcony Suite C

2 Guests, King/Twin
226.8ft² - 288.2ft² (21.07m² - 26.77m²)
15 Cabins

Aurora Cabin Superior

2 Guests, King/Twin
150.4ft² - 174.1ft² (13.97m² - 16.17m²)
6 Cabins

Aurora Cabin Twin

2 Guests, King/Twin
165.4 - 171.9 ft² (15.37- 15.97 m²)
2 Cabins

Aurora Cabin Triple

3 Guests, King/Twin
243 ft² (22.6 m²)
2 Cabins

Aurora Cabin Single Superior

2 Guests, Twin beds
118.1ft² - 163.4ft² (10.97m² - 15.18m²)
4 Cabins

Aurora Cabin Single

2 Guests, Twin beds
106ft² (9.85m²) 106ft²
2 Cabins

Itineraries

There are 4 itineraries available
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula (22D)
22 Day / 21 Night
Up to 20% savings

Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula (22D)

Length: 22 Day / 21 Night
Embarkation: Ushuaia, Argentina
Sites: Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, Falkland Islands
$ 21,756 - $ 44,796
Per Person
Mawson’s Antarctica
24 Day / 23 Night
Up to 15% savings

Mawson’s Antarctica

A remarkable retracing of the historic voyage of Sir Douglas Mawson’s Australasian Antarctic Expedition
Length: 24 Day / 23 Night
Embarkation: Hobart, Australia
Disembarkation: Dunedin, New Zealand
Sites: Macquarie Island, Commonwealth Bay, New Zealand Sub Antarctic Islands
$ 28,301 - $ 45,131
Per Person
Ross Sea Odyssey
25 Day / 24 Night
Up to 15% savings

Ross Sea Odyssey

A venerated voyage across "The Last Ocean" to discover its protected marine species and rich exploration heritage.
Length: 25 Day / 24 Night
Embarkation: Dunedin, New Zealand
Sites: New Zealand Sub Antarctic Islands, Victoria Land, Ross Sea, Macquarie Island
$ 26,771 - $ 54,991
Per Person
Penguins on the ice
Epic Antarctica: Crossing the 7th Continent
34 Day / 33 Night
Up to 15% savings
Penguins on the ice

Epic Antarctica: Crossing the 7th Continent

An incredible semi-circumnavigation of Antarctica across the Ross, Amundsen, and Bellinghausen seas.
Length: 34 Day / 33 Night
Embarkation: Dunedin, New Zealand
Disembarkation: Ushuaia, Argentina
Sites: New Zealand Sub Antarctic Islands, Macquarie Island, Ross Sea, Antarctic Peninsula, + 2 More
$ 36,121 - $ 62,726
Per Person
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December 11 - Jan 3, 2026
Hobart, Australia
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December 11 - Jan 3, 2026
Hobart, Australia
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January 16 - Feb 9, 2026
Dunedin, New Zealand
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January 16 - Feb 9, 2026
Dunedin, New Zealand
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February 8 - Mar 13, 2026
Dunedin, New Zealand
$ 36,121 - $ 62,726
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February 8 - Mar 13, 2026
Dunedin, New Zealand
$ 36,121 - $ 62,726
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March 11 - Apr 1, 2026
Ushuaia, Argentina
$ 21,756 - $ 44,796
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March 11 - Apr 1, 2026
Ushuaia, Argentina
$ 21,756 - $ 44,796
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