STYLE: EXPEDITION-LUXURY
SIZE: 76 GUESTS
BUILT: 2026
The Magellan Discoverer is a purpose built polar expedition-luxury vessel, her maiden voyage will be in November 2026. She offers almost exclusively Fly-Cruise voyages from Punta Arenas in Chile to King George Island on the Antarctic Peninsula. The Magellan Discoverer will take just 76 passengers on her fly cruise voyages. Not only does this allow all the guests for one cruise to arrive and depart on the same flight (flights are limited to 76 passengers), it also allows all guests to get off the ship for excursions quickly and efficiently.
The ship has 40 suites and cabins in five categories, including dedicated single cabins. The cabins are spacious, ranging in size from 20 to 40 square metres. 42 cabins feature a large window and a private balcony, 8 have a porthole. All cabins feature a private bathroom and a sitting area.
She has a forward-facing observation lounge, an observation deck, a dining room that accommodates everyone at one sitting. She also has an outdoor barbecue area, a gym, and a sauna. The bow of the ship is accessible to guests to offer expansive views during exploration. Adventure activities include kayaking and snowshoeing.
Specific measures have been taken to minimize Magellan Discoverer’s carbon footprint, including state-of-the-art engines that produce very low emissions (Tier III emission standard with hybrid diesel-electric propulsion and heat recovery systems). To minimize fuel consumption, a waste heat recovery system recycles the heat produced by the ship’s engines and re-purposes it to power the ship’s heating system and to warm the water used on board.
*Please note you will be taken to our dedicated Antarctica Travel Centre web site
The Triple Suite is 40 square metres and is located on Deck 4. There are two rooms; one with two twin beds and the other with 1 queen sofa bed (max occupancy 3 people). The Suite has two private bathrooms with showers, 2 armchairs with side tables, 2 private balconies with sitting areas, a safe, hairdryer, selection of snacks restocked daily, a mini-bar restocked daily, coffee maker, premium bathroom amenities, bathrobe and slippers.
The Magellan Discoverer Porthole Cabins are 20 square metres and have have twin or king size bed configuration and are located on deck 3. The room has a desk, armchair and side table and ensuite with shower. The Deluxe Veranda Suites also have a safe, hairdryer, bathroom amenities, bathrobe and slippers.
The Magellan Explorer Veranda Cabins are 20 square metres, located on deck 3 and have have twin or king size bed configuration. The room has a desk, armchair and side table as well as a private balcony with sitting area and ensuite with shower. The Veranda Cabins also have a safe, hairdryer, selection of snacks restocked daily, mini-bar restocked daily, coffee maker, premium bathroom amenities, bathrobe and slippers.
The Magellan Explorer Single Veranda Cabins are 20 square metres, located on deck 3 and have one king size bed. The room has a desk, armchair and side table as well as a private balcony with sitting area and ensuite with shower. The Veranda Cabins also have a safe, hairdryer, selection of snacks restocked daily, mini-bar restocked daily, coffee maker, premium bathroom amenities, bathrobe and slippers.
The Magellan Explorer Deluxe Veranda Cabins are 20 square metres, located on deck 4 and have have twin or king size bed configuration. The room has a desk, armchair and side table as well as a private balcony with sitting area and ensuite with shower. The Deluxe Veranda Cabins also have a safe, hairdryer, selection of snacks restocked daily, mini-bar restocked daily, coffee maker, premium bathroom amenities, bathrobe and slippers.
The Magellan Explorer Grand Suite are 40 square metres, located on deck 4 and have 2 private balconies with sitting areas, king size bed or two twin beds, a separate living area with queen size sofa bed, coffee table and 2 private bathrooms with showers. The suite also has a safe, hairdryer, selection of snacks restocked daily, mini-bar restocked daily, coffee maker, premium amenities, bathrobes and slippers.
The Magellan Explorer Penthouse Suite is 30 square metres and has a large bedroom with king or twin bed configuration, a separate lounge area with sofa and coffee table, desk and chair, 2 armchairs, a private balcony with sitting area and en-suite with shower. The suite also has a hairdryer, a safe, selection of snacks restocked daily, mini-bar restocked daily, a coffee maker, premium bathroom amenities, bathrobes and slippers.
Fly-cruise Inclusions
For air-cruises starting in Punta Arenas, group transfers airport/hotel on Day 1
For air-cruises starting in Punta Arenas, 1 overnight with breakfast in Punta Arenas at Explorer’s House, with a welcome dinner including drinks on Day 1
1 overnight with breakfast in Punta Arenas at the Explorer’s House on the Day of the Scheduled Return Flight from Antarctica
Group transfers airport/hotel on the Day of the Scheduled Return Flight from Antarctica, and group transfers hotel/airport on last Day of the Air-Cruise
Flight from Punta Arenas to Frei Station on King George Island and/or vice versa as indicated in the program corresponding to each voyage
Ship cruise along the Antarctic Peninsula as indicated in the program corresponding to each voyage
Daily buffet breakfast and lunch on board ship offering a wide choice of dishes
Daily served dinner on board ship offering a choice of three main courses
Wine, beer, juice, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board ship
Coffee, tea, chocolate, cappuccino, water and
snacks on board ship throughout the expedition
All guided shore excursions
Lectures and entertainment on board
Comprehensive pre- and post-voyage information material
Loan of waterproof boots for landing in Antarctica
Contingency Plan
IAATO passenger fee
Comprehensive pre- and post-voyage information material
Ship cruise as indicated in the itinerary corresponding to each expedition
Daily buffet breakfast and lunch on board ship offering a wide choice of dishes
Daily served dinner on board ship offering a choice of three main courses
Wine, beer, juice, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board
Coffee, tea, chocolate, cappuccino, water and snacks on board ship throughout the expedition
Loan of waterproof boots for landing
All guided shore excursions
Lectures and entertainment on board
Landing fees and IAATO passenger fee
Guests: 76
Expedition Staff & Crew: 67
Dimensions: Length: 94m Breadth: 17.2m Draft: 4.5m
Propulsion: 2 x 1,800 Hybrid Electric-Diesel engines, total 3,600kw
Propulsion: 14 knots
Built: To be completed in 2026
Operator: Antarctica 21
Ice-Class: PC6