Day 1: Arrive in Punta Arenas for your overnight stay

Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile, where you are welcomed by a representative and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, you attend a briefing that provides important information about your voyage and reviews the essential guidelines for Antarctic visitors. Later, gather for a welcome dinner and meet your fellow adventurers while enjoying a typical regional menu.

Day 2: Fly to King George Island and embark ship

Day 3-5: Antarctica

Cruise between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, sailing along ice-filled fjords and among spectacular icebergs, while enjoying the company of seabirds, penguins, seals and whales. Each day, disembark by Zodiac and explore the landscape together with expert polar guides. On board the ship, attend an engaging program of lectures and presentations, and enjoy spectacular views from the lounge while sharing your daily adventures with fellow guests.

No journey is the same as flexibility is the key to success in Antarctica. The Expedition Team sets the voyage route to take advantage of the ever-changing opportunities provided by Nature, crafting a unique and extraordinary experience each time. While the exact itinerary changes with each expedition, you will explore several spots in the Gerlache Strait that offer the best possible overview of the varied Antarctic environment.

Day 6: Elephant Island

Day 7-8: At sea

Day 9-11: South Georgia

The island of South Georgia is a diverse landscape of majestic mountains, massive glaciers, grassy uplands and deep fjords. Visit the former whaling outpost of Grytviken, where you may pay your respects at the simple grave of Ernest Shackleton. At St. Andrew’s Bay be overwhelmed by the sight of 150,000 King Penguins. At Cooper Island, the nesting home of thousands of black-browed albatrosses, see a large colony of macaroni penguins. If the weather is favourable, visits are also planned at Fortuna Bay, Salisbury Plains, Prion Island, and Elsehul Bay.

Day 12-14: Return to South America

As the ship heads to South America, the expedition team continue their program of presentations. Use this time to enhance your understanding of the region and its history: Enjoy the collection of themed books in the library, attend film screenings, and spend time socializing in the ship’s lounge. Take your binoculars to the outside observation decks and spot for the great wondering albatross that may be soaring in the proximity of the ship.

Day 15: Beagle Channel

Day 16: Arrive in Ushuaia and disembark ship

Ship Cabins: Magellan Explorer

Triple Suite

• 

  Cabin size: 40m²
• Located on deck 4
• 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed
• Separate living area with sofa and coffee table
• Desks and chair sets
  
• 2 armchairs with side tables
• 2 private balcony with sitting area
• Telephone
• Hairdryer
• Minibar and snack station
• Coffee maker
• 2 private bathrooms with separate shower
• Premium bathroom amenities

• Cabin size: 20m²
• Located on deck 3
  
• 2 single beds or 1 king-size bed
• Separate living area with sofa and coffee table
• Desk and chair
  
• 2 armchairs with side table
• Telephone
• Hairdryer
• Private bathroom with separate shower
• Bathroom amenities

Veranda Cabin

• Cabin size: 20m²
• Located on deck 3
  
• 2 single beds or 1 king-size bed
• Desk and chair
  
• 1 armchair with side table
• Priivate balcony with sitting area
• Telephone
• Hairdryer
• Private bathroom with separate shower
• Bathroom amenities

Deluxe Veranda Cabin

• Cabin size: 20m²
• Located on deck 4
• 2 twin beds or 1 king bed
• Desk and chair
  
• 1 armchair with side table
• Private balcony with sitting area
• Telephone
• Hairdryer
• Minibar and snack station
• Coffee maker
• Private bathroom with separate shower
• Premium bathroom amenities

Penthouse Suite

• Cabin size: 30m²
• Located on deck 5
  
• 2 twin beds or 1 king bed
• Desk and chair
  
• 2 armchairs
  
• Private balcony with sitting area
• Closed circuit TV screen
  
• Telephone
• Hairdryer
• Minibar and snack station
• Coffee maker
• Private bathroom with separate shower
• Premium bathroom amenities

Grand Suite

• Cabin size: 40m²
• Located on deck 4
  
• 2 twin beds or 1 king bed
• Separate living area with sofa-bed and coffee table
• 2 armchairs with side tables
  
• 2 private balconies with sitting area
• Closed circuit TV screen
  
• Telephone
• Hairdryer
• Minibar and snack station
• Coffee maker
• 2 private bathrooms with separate shower
• Premium bathroom amenities

Ship Deck Plan

 

Ship Information

M/V Magellan Explorer features 50 passenger suites and cabins in five categories of accommodation, including dedicated single cabins. Public areas include a large, forward-facing observation lounge, an observation deck, a dining room that accommodates all guests and expedition staff in a single sitting, two meeting rooms, a gift shop, a protected outdoor barbecue area, a gym, and a sauna. The bow of the ship is accessible to guests to offer expansive views during exploration. Optional adventure activities, such as kayaking and snowshoeing, are available.

Ship Specifications

• Expedition Staff & crew: 60
• Passengers: 100 maximum (maximum of 69 for air-cruise operations)
  
• Gross tonnage: 4,900
• Ice-class: LR PC6
• Length: 90.7m
• Breadth: 16.2m
• Draft: 4.3 m
• Propulsion: 2 main engines, total 3440 kW
  
• Cruising speed: 14 knots
• Flag: Bahamas
  

Plane Specifications

• Model: BAE 146-200
• Engines: 4 turbofans Honeywell ALF 502R-5
• Length: 28,55 m
• Wingspan: 26,34 m
• Cruise Speed: 465 mph (750 km/h) 
• Service Ceiling: 31,200 ft (9.500 m)
• Capacity: 70 passengers 

What's included?

What's not included?

• International airfares
  
• Arrival/departure taxes or reciprocity fees, visa fees where applicable
  
• Travel insurance
  
• Optional extras*
• Expedition gear
  
• Gratuities
  
• Any items not mentioned as included
  

Notes

• Sea kayaking - US$895 per person
• Hiking & Snowshoeing - US$85 per person (per excursion)
• Expedition jacket - US$349 per person