Magellan Explorer Cruise
Magellan Explorer Cruise
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Magellan Explorer

Pioneering air-cruise expedition ship providing a luxurious, stylish base for Antarctic adventures.
Starting at:
Per Person
$ 6,795
6 Itineraries
6 - 20 Days
Small Size
96 Guests
Service Level
Mid-Range
Starting at:
Per Person
$ 6,795

Highlights

  • Capacity limited to 73 guests ensuring ample space on board for ultimate comfort and off-board passenger expedition experience.
  • Time-saving, comfortable and intimate, this air-cruise rethinks polar exploration if you have a limited amount of travel time.
  • Interiors inspired by the Antarctic with blues symbolizing ancient ice, whites for purity, and metallic patterns for the rocks.

Named after the famed explorer, Ferdinand Magellan, the 298-ft Magellan Explorer was built in 2019 as the world’s first ice-class expedition cruise ship custom-designed for Antarctic air-cruise operations.

What makes your cruise different from all the rest is that instead of boarding right away and spending long days crossing the Drake Passage to reach Antarctica, you’ll save time by taking a two-hour plane ride from Punta Arenas straight to the White Continent itself. And what’s more, with capacity limited to just 73 guests and with 60 crew members, the Magellan Explorer has one of the best crew-to-guest ratios in Antarctica and subsequently excellent customer service levels.

Life On Board

On board, the accessible bow allows you to get close to the water level for exceptional wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities. You can enjoy a forward-facing observation lounge with a  bar, and it’s here that the expert polar guides will deliver their fascinating educational programs. Daily briefings also take place here.

The outdoor observation deck offers expansive views and close contact with the natural environment that surrounds you. The spacious dining room accommodates all guests and expedition staff in a single sitting. It has large windows for sightseeing while enjoying a delicious meal; breakfasts and lunches are presented buffet-style, with table service for dinner. Premium Chilean wines are served with lunch and dinner. Ba...

Specifications

  • Guests
    96 (73 in Antarctica)
  • Staff & Crew
    60
  • Guide & Crew to Guest Ratios
    1:6 & 1:1.2
  • Guest to Space Ratio
    1:67
  • Number of Decks
    4
  • Number of Cabins
    50
  • Zodiacs & Loading Bays
    10 & 2
  • Year Built
    2019
  • Ice Class
    PC6
  • Length
    297.6 ft (90.7 m)
  • Beam
    53.1 ft (16.2 m)
  • Draft
    14.1 ft (4.3 m)
  • Cruising Speed
    14 kn
  • Stabilizers
    Yes

Amenities

cocktail
Observation Lounge & Bar
armchair
Observation Deck
shopping bag
Gift Shop
stethoscope
Clinic
treadmill
Gym
presentation
Lecture Theater

Cabins

There are 7 cabin types available

Triple Suite

3 Guests, Double/Twin + Sofa Bed
474 ft² (44 m²)
1 Cabin

Porthole Cabin

2 Guests, Twin
194 ft² (18 m²)
3 Cabins

Veranda Cabin

2 Guests, Double/Twin
205 ft² (19 m²)
8 Cabins

Penthouse Suite

2 Guests, Double/Twin
355 ft² (33 m²)
3 Cabins

Grand Suite

2 Guests, Double/Twin
474 ft² (44 m²)
6 Cabins

Single Cabin

1 Guest, Single
205 ft² (19 m²)
3 Cabins

Deluxe Veranda Cabin

2 Guests, Double/Twin
237 ft² (22 m²)
14 Cabins

Itineraries

There are 6 itineraries available
Antarctica Express Air-Cruise Sail / Fly
6 Day / 5 Night

Antarctica Express Air-Cruise Sail / Fly

Length: 6 Day / 5 Night
Embarkation: Ushuaia, Argentina
Disembarkation: Punta Arenas, Chile
Sites: Cape Horn, Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, King George Island, + 1 More
$ 6,795 - $ 8,995
Per Person
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise Fly / Fly
8 Day / 7 Night

Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise Fly / Fly

Length: 8 Day / 7 Night
Embarkation: Punta Arenas, Chile
Sites: South Shetland Islands, Frei Station, Bellingshausen Station, Petermann Island, + 3 More
$ 13,995 - $ 32,395
Per Person
Polar Circle Air-Cruise Fly / Fly
10 Day / 9 Night

Polar Circle Air-Cruise Fly / Fly

Length: 10 Day / 9 Night
Embarkation: Punta Arenas, Chile
Sites: King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Sound, Gerlache Strait, + 2 More
$ 24,995 - $ 38,995
Per Person
Antarctic Small Ship Expedition
10 Day / 9 Night

Antarctic Small Ship Expedition

A classic round-trip Antarctica cruise from Ushuaia to the South Shetland Islands and western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula.
Length: 10 Day / 9 Night
Embarkation: Ushuaia, Argentina
Sites: Beagle Channel, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, Paulet Island, + 5 More
$ 6,995 - $ 14,795
Per Person
South Georgia & The Falkland Islands
17 Day / 16 Night

South Georgia & The Falkland Islands

Length: 17 Day / 16 Night
Embarkation: Punta Arenas, Chile
Sites: Saunders Island, Carcass Island, Port Stanley, Elsehul Bay, + 7 More
Sold Out
Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia & Antarctica
20 Day / 19 Night

Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia & Antarctica

Length: 20 Day / 19 Night
Embarkation: Port Stanley, Magellan Explorer
Disembarkation: Ushuaia, Argentina
Sites: Saunders Island, Carcass Island, Bleaker Island, Elsehul Bay, + 20 More
Sold Out
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December 6 - Dec 13, 2024
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 19,995 - $ 26,995
December 11 - Dec 18, 2024
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 15,995 - $ 26,995
December 16 - Dec 23, 2024
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 15,995 - $ 24,995
December 21 - Dec 28, 2024
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 18,795 - $ 29,995
December 31 - Jan 7, 2025
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 18,795 - $ 29,995
January 9 - Jan 16, 2025
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 17,995 - $ 21,995
January 14 - Jan 21, 2025
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 28,995
January 19 - Jan 26, 2025
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 23,995 - $ 28,995
January 24 - Feb 2, 2025
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 29,795 - $ 36,495
February 5 - Feb 12, 2025
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 21,995 - $ 28,995
February 10 - Feb 17, 2025
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 17,995 - $ 28,995
February 15 - Feb 22, 2025
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 17,995 - $ 28,995
February 20 - Feb 27, 2025
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 17,995 - $ 28,995
February 25 - Mar 4, 2025
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 15,995 - $ 26,995
March 1 - Mar 10, 2025
Ushuaia, Argentina
Sold Out
March 2 - Mar 9, 2025
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 21,995 - $ 26,995
March 13 - Mar 22, 2025
Ushuaia, Argentina
$ 6,995 - $ 14,795
November 18 - Nov 23, 2025
Ushuaia, Argentina
$ 6,795 - $ 8,995
December 6 - Dec 13, 2025
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 18,995 - $ 30,495
December 11 - Dec 18, 2025
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 18,995 - $ 30,495
December 16 - Dec 23, 2025
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 18,995 - $ 30,495
December 21 - Dec 28, 2025
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 19,995 - $ 32,395
December 26 - Jan 2, 2026
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 19,995 - $ 32,395
December 31 - Jan 7, 2026
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 19,995 - $ 32,395
January 5 - Jan 12, 2026
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 18,995 - $ 30,495
January 10 - Jan 17, 2026
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 18,995 - $ 30,495
January 15 - Jan 22, 2026
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 18,995 - $ 30,495
January 20 - Jan 27, 2026
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 18,995 - $ 30,495
January 25 - Feb 1, 2026
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 18,995 - $ 30,495
January 30 - Feb 8, 2026
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 24,995 - $ 38,995
February 6 - Feb 13, 2026
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 18,995 - $ 30,495
February 11 - Feb 18, 2026
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 18,995 - $ 30,495
February 21 - Feb 28, 2026
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 18,995 - $ 30,495
February 26 - Mar 5, 2026
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 18,995 - $ 30,495
March 3 - Mar 10, 2026
Punta Arenas, Chile
$ 13,995 - $ 24,995
March 26 - Apr 4, 2026
Ushuaia, Argentina
$ 6,995 - $ 14,795

Recent Reviews

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Cristopher Horta
February, 2022
It was a 14-day trip through Antarctica and the Georgian Islands, the trip was incredible, the attention of the cleaning staff, the incredible meals, very good, the incredible landscapes, far exceeded expectations. Fully recommended for people who like landscape and wildlife photography above all, penguins, seals, sea...
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Hilary S
February, 2022
This was an exceptional travel experience throughout and so much better than we had expected. I can't say enough about how passionate the crew was in terms of accommodating the multiple needs of the guests. Despite lengthy delays of reaching the Antarctica peninsula due to weather, the staff remained positive and opt...
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Rob B
March, 2022
I did the Antarctica and South Georgia fly and cruise package in March. The trip was excellent in all respects. Firstly the pre trip information package and logistics: Obviously this was complicated due to Chile’s strict rules and the nature of the journey on an enclosed vessel. The pre trip information package on...
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Marcela A
March, 2022
Amazing experience traveling to a unique place. A professional and friendly crew that help to make this an unforgettable adventure. Magellan Explorer is a beautiful and very comfortable ship.

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