Magellan Explorer - Freestyle Adventure Travel

Welcome Aboard the Magellan Explorer

Overview

Magellan Explorer is the world’s first expedition ship custom designed for Antarctic air-cruise operations. The ship provides a stylish base for our guests’ adventures, combining excellence in expedition and boutique hospitality.

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The ship has been built to the latest Polar Code specifications and carries a Polar Class 6 ice-class (Lloyd’s Register PC6). For comfortable navigation, the ship features stabilizers; for maneuverability, she features bow and stern thrusters. For safety in navigation, there is an ice-detecting radar. And to reduce the environmental footprint, the vessel is equipped with an energy-recovery system that recycles the heat produced by the engines to warm up the ship and its water supply.

Technical Specs

TECHNICAL FEATURES

· Retractable stabilizers

· Double hull construction

· Bulb designed for polar navigation

· Bow and stern thrusters

· State-of-the-art navigation equipment

· Latest ice radar technology

· Two mid-ship gangways for Zodiac operations

· Large expedition warehouse

· Tier III compliance, the most stringent emission standard

· Heat recycling system

· Fleet of 10 Zodiac boats

Specifications:

• Passengers: 100 maximum*

• Staff and crew: 60

• Length: 90.7 m (298 ft.)

• Breadth: 16.2 m (53 ft.)

• Draft: 4.3 m (14 ft.)

• Gross tonnage: 4,900

• Ice-class: LR PC6

• Propulsion: 2X MAN main engines, total 3,440 kW

• Speed: 14 knots

Flag: Bahamas

* Maximum of 69 guests for air-cruise operation

Cabins & Amenities

Triple Suite
Single Veranda Cabin
Porthole Cabin
Veranda Cabin
Deluxe Veranda Cabin
Penthouse Suite
Grand Suite

Cabins:

Five different accommodation categories are available to guests. Accommodations are spacious, ranging in size from 40 sq. mt. (440 sq ft) to 20 sq. mt. (220 sq ft.). All suites and most cabins offer a private balcony. Sleeping arrangements can be configured as either one king-size bed or two twin beds, in most cases.

Amenities & Services:

Public areas include a spacious forward-facing observation lounge and bar that is also used to deliver briefings and educational presentations. The bow of the ship is accessible to guests; together with the outdoor observation deck it offers expansive views and close contact with the natural environment during exploration. The dining room accommodates all guests and expedition staff in a single sitting. There is also a meeting room, a library, a gift shop, a protected outdoor barbecue area, a gym, and a sauna. Adventure activities, such as kayaking and snowshoeing, are available.

DINING FEATURES

· Main dining room offers buffet breakfast and lunch, and table service dinner

· The BBQ deck offers al fresco dining, weather permitting

· Express Lunch option available daily in the Library

· Selection of premium Chilean wines served with lunch and dinner

· Snacks and drinks during welcome and farewell celebrations

· Complimentary self-service coffee, tea, chocolate, cappuccino, and water offered 24/7 in the library and bar

GUEST FEATURES

· A bar offering a selection on Chilean domestic and international drinks

· Gym with panoramic windows, and sauna

· Well stocked library with a collection of Antarctic-themed books in multiple languages

· Local intranet with daily programs, international news, etc. accessible wirelessly throughout the ship

· Meeting Room with multimedia resources and interactive science lab

· Satellite internet service available at a charge and accessible wirelessly throughout the ship

· Forward observation deck and accessible bow

· Zodiac embarkation area equipped with hangers, lockers and sitting facilities

Notes

INCLUDED IN THE RATE

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 the Cabo de Hornos Hotel or similar, with a welcome dinner including drinks on Day 1.
1 overnight with breakfast in Punta Arenas at the Cabo de Hornos Hotel or similar on the Day of the Scheduled Return Flight from Antarctica.
Transfers airport/hotel on the Day of the Scheduled Return Flight from Antarctica, and transfers hotel/airport on last Day of the Air-Cruise Program.
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 as described below.
IAATO passenger fee.

SPECIFICALLY NOT INCLUDED IN THE RATE

Accommodation, meals, excursions and transfers other than those included in the itinerary and the Contingency Plan corresponding to each voyage. Specifically, dinner in Punta Arenas upon return from Antarctica is not included.
Beverages purchased at the ship’s bar.
Personal insurance.
Extra expenses (communication, laundry, souvenirs, etc.).
Gratuities.
Visas for Chile and/or Argentina, passport expenses, and any arrival and/or departure tax, if applicable.

Optional Extras

Sea Kayaking in Antarctica $895 per person

Hiking and Snowshoeing in Antarctica $85 per person-per excursion

Hotel and Transfer Packages
Preferred Seating on the Antarctic Flight
Expedition Jacket $ 349