Magellan Explorer

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, a protected outdoor barbecue area, a gym and sauna. The bow of the ship is accessible to guests to offer expansive views during exploration. The vessel was built in Chile to the latest Polar Code specifications and started service in 2019.
Magellan Explorer is a new and modern expedition vessel custom-built for our Antarctic air-cruises to the latest Polar Code specifications.

For our air-cruises, Magellan Explorer has a capacity for 76 guests accommodated in seven categories of accommodation, including dedicated single cabins. All cabins except Porthole cabins feature private balconies. All double cabins except two have two twin beds that can be configured as one king-size bed. All cabins feature a wardrobe, individually controlled heating system, a sitting area, and a private bathroom with a shower and heated floors.

The ship features a glass-enclosed observation lounge and presentation room with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, a spacious and stylish dining room, a well-stocked bar, a library, a meeting room, a gym, a sauna, and a medical clinic. The forward-facing observation deck leads to the ship’s bow, which is accessible to guests to offer proximity to marine wildlife. The ship has a fleet of 10 Zodiac boats that are well suited for disembarking and wildlife watching.

The fitness center aboard Magellan Explorer has been designed and built by the professionals at Anytime Fitness, the world’s only fitness company with boutique gyms on all seven continents.

Travelling with Eclipse

Peace of Mind
  • Eclipse Travel is Australian owned and run, and an ATAS accredited travel agent.
  • 24/7 emergency numbers and local contacts provided for support while you’re abroad.
  • We provide all the information you need to organise your visas and vaccinations, making travel preparation stress-free.
  • No currency surcharges. Once your deposit is paid, your price is guaranteed.
Specialists
  • Our consultants are true destination experts, with firsthand experience and extensive travel in the regions we offer.
  • Expect quick, professional responses and dedicated service from our knowledgeable team.
  • We conduct regular checks on destinations, hotels, and services to ensure quality for every trip.
Authentic Travel
  • Tailor-made itineraries designed around your unique requirements.
  • Freedom to select your preferred style and standard of accommodation.
  • Unique itineraries that take you beyond the major highlights, immersing you in each location.
  • Committed to responsible travel: we reinvest in the environment and local communities across our destinations.

Cabin Details

Triple Suite

Approx. Size: 480 ft2 – 44 m2
Details: Suite with two bedrooms, balcony, and sitting area

Triple Suite
Triple Suite
Porthole Cabin

Approx. Size: 200 ft2 – 18 m²
Details: Cabin with sitting area and porthole

Porthole Cabin
Porthole Cabin
Veranda Cabin

Approx. Size: 210 ft2 – 19 m2
Details: Cabin with sitting area and balcony

Veranda Cabin
Veranda Cabin
Deluxe Veranda Cabin

Approx. Size: 240 ft2 – 22 m2
Details: Cabin with sitting area and balcony

Deluxe Veranda Cabin
Deluxe Veranda Cabin
Penthouse Suite

Approx. Size: 360 ft2 – 33 m2
Details: Suite with sitting room, balcony, and bedroom area

Penthouse Suite
Penthouse Suite
Deluxe Suite

Approx. Size: 480 ft2 – 44 m2
Details: Two-room suite with sitting room, balcony, and bedroom

Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite
Single Veranda Cabin

Approx. Size: 210 ft2 – 19 m2
Details: Cabin with sitting area and balcony

Single Veranda Cabin
Single Veranda Cabin

Magellan Explorer Deckplan

deck plan

Specifications

  • Passengers: 100 max
  • Lifeboats: 2, fully enclosed, capacity of 160 (in addition to 8 life rafts, capacity of 160)
  • Breadth: 16.2 m
  • Propulsion: Diesel engines, 3,440 kW
  • Cruising speed: 14 knots in open water
  • Staff & crew: 60
  • Length: 90.7 m
  • Draft: 4.3
  • Ice class: LR PC6

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Antarctica
Small Ship Expeditions

On Sale

Polar Circle Fly/Fly Cruise

10 Days aboard Magellan Explorer

from $39,055$35,149pp

Departs 30 Jan 2026

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South America
Small Ship Expeditions

Patagonia & Chilean Fjords: From Puerto Montt to Ushuaia

9 Days aboard Magellan Explorer

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Antarctica
Small Ship Expeditions

Antarctica Small Ship Expedition

10 Days aboard Magellan Explorer

from $10,930pp

Departs 26 Mar 2026

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Antarctica
Small Ship Expeditions

Antarctica Express Sail/Fly Cruise

6 Days aboard Magellan Explorer

from $9,367pp

Departs 17 Nov 2026

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South America
Small Ship Expeditions

Patagonia & Chilean Fjords: From Ushuaia to Puerto Montt

9 Days aboard Magellan Explorer

from $9,367pp

Departs 04 Apr 2026

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South America
Small Ship Expeditions

Patagonia & Chilean Fjords 2026-27 Southbound

9 Days aboard Magellan Explorer

from $9,367pp

Departs 15 Sep 2026

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Antarctica
Small Ship Expeditions

Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica 2026-27

20 Days aboard Magellan Explorer

from $24,992pp

Departs 28 Oct 2026

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South America
Small Ship Expeditions

Lakes Crossing, Patagonia & Chilean Fjords

16 Days

from $13,430pp

1st April 2026

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Antarctica
Small Ship Expeditions

On Sale

Classic Antarctica Fly/Fly Cruise

8 Days aboard Magellan Explorer

from $24,992$21,086pp

Departs 21 Dec 2025

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Antarctica
Small Ship Expeditions

Falklands (Malvinas) & South Georgia

17 Days aboard Magellan Explorer

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Antarctica
Small Ship Expeditions

Antarctica & South Georgia

18 Days aboard Magellan Explorer

from $24,992pp

Departs 08 Mar 2026

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South America
Small Ship Expeditions

Patagonia & Chilean Fjords 2026-27 Northbound

9 Days aboard Magellan Explorer

from $9,367pp

Departs 03 Apr 2027

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