Antarctica

Antarctic Explorer

Name: Antarctic Explorer
Brand: Aurora Expeditions
Price: 14275.75 USD
Availability: InStock

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Voyage Overview

Destinations

Antarctica Patagonia South America

Language Services

English

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Before the cruise

Day-by-day stops

All airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
One night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Ushuaia on Day 1.
Pre-embarkation tour in Ushuaia on Day 2.
Charter flight King George Island to Punta Arenas on Day 9.
One night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Punta Arenas on Day 9.
Onboard accommodation during voyage, including daily cabin service.
All meals, snacks, tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices during voyage.
Beer and house wine with dinner.
Captain’s Farewell reception including four-course dinner, cocktails, premium spirits, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.
All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises.
Educational lectures and guiding services provided by Expedition Team.
Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consultation).
One 3-in-1 waterproof, polar expedition jacket.
Complimentary use of Muck Boots during the voyage.
Comprehensive pre-departure information.
Port surcharges, permits and landing fees.
Wi-Fi*.

International or domestic flights – unless specified in the itinerary.
Transfers – unless specified in the itinerary.
Airport arrival or departure taxes.
Passport, visa, reciprocity and vaccination fees and charges.
Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges.
Hotel accommodation and meals – unless specified in the itinerary.
Optional excursions and optional activity surcharges.
All items of a personal nature, including but not limited to gratuities, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, email or phone charges.

Ship

Douglas Mawson

Aurora Expeditions

Ship Features Onboard Facilities Staterooms & Suites Deck Plan Trips on the Douglas Mawson Designed for global discovery. Adventure has a new name. Setting sail in 2025, our new state-of-the-art ship, the Douglas Mawson , is the last in a line of purpose-built vessels that have redefined small ship expedition cruising to Antarctica, the Arctic and beyond. Named after the legendary Australian geologist and explorer, our new small ship embodies Mawson’s pioneering spirit and is designed for global discovery. Featuring the revolutionary Ulstein X-BOW® and purpose-built with enhanced sustainability features, it takes a maximum of 130 adventurers on board our Expeditions, and just 154 on our Small Ship Cruises. All in smooth, quiet comfort. It boasts our most extensive range of staterooms yet,

Passengers154

Tonnage8,181 GT

Built2025

Ice ClassPC6

Decks8

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Deck Plans

Onboard Facilities

Live Position

Photography

Included

Scenic Cruising

Included

Wildlife Watching

Included

Zodiac Cruising

Included

Lectures on wildlife, our environment, history and destinations

Included

Paddling

The thrill of visiting wild and remote regions on an expedition to

$350

Bird Watching

Included

Marine Mammal Spotting

Included

Polar Plunge

Included

Trips Ashore

Included

Sea Kayaking

One of the most exhilarating ways to experience Antarctica, the Arctic and beyond. Sea kayaking holidays in the humbling wilderness of Antarctica, the Arctic, and some of the world’s...

$1,350

Snorkelling

Dive beneath the surface on Aurora Expeditions’ snorkelling adventures, where vibrant coral reefs, icy underwater worlds, and fascinating marine life await.

$695

Booking & Cancellation Policies

Children Policy

Children: 3–15 years Child discount: 50%

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