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Launching in late 2026, the hybrid-electric Magellan Discoverer offers boutique accommodations with private balconies, modern amenities, and eco-friendly Zodiacs for an exceptional Antarctic expedition experience.

Introducing the Magellan Discoverer, a state-of-the-art hybrid-electric expedition vessel set to redefine Antarctic exploration. Designed with both comfort and sustainability in mind, this boutique ship spans 94 metres and accommodates up to 76 passengers, ensuring an intimate adventure. With a cruising speed of 14 knots, the Magellan Discoverer offers efficient navigation through the stunning, icy landscapes of the great white continent.

Guests can choose from five cabin categories, each featuring private balconies, a king-size bed (or two twin beds), and luxurious amenities, including a sitting area, wardrobe, and private bathroom with shower. Enjoy the superior comfort of your cabin and added benefit of your private balcony, whether you're gazing out at towering icebergs or relaxing after an exhilarating day.

Onboard, the vessel boasts a range of modern facilities designed to enhance your journey. There's a panoramic observation lounge and presentation room, equipped with cutting-edge audiovisual technology. Here, you can enjoy breathtaking views and insightful lectures from your expert expedition team.

Further facilities include a spacious dining room, inviting bar, library, gym, and a sauna with floor-to-ceiling windows offering spectacular views over Antarctica. The top deck features a 360° walking track, offering unparalleled vantage points to observe wildlife and soak in the raw beauty of Antarctica's ever-changing scenery. Additionally, with a fleet of 10 e-fuel Zodiacs, daily activities are seamless, ensuring quick, simultaneous disembarkation for all passengers.

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Wildlife trips

This cruise vessel is featured in the following itineraries:

Classic Antarctic Fly-Sail

This trip takes the easiest way to Antarctica and flies from Punta Arenas in southern Chile, to save time and enjoy an aerial view of the Drake Passage. This active adventure involves daily landings by Zodiac inflatable, and with ever-changing ice and weather conditions, each voyage is unique. Find out more about Classic Antarctic Fly-Sail

  • Destination: Antarctica
  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £11,125
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M
    • N
    • D

Classic Antarctica

This voyage is a perfect introduction to the Antarctic, visiting prime wildlife sites along the Peninsula and in the nearby South Shetland islands. Encounter huge rookeries of gentoo, chinstrap and Adelie penguins, beaches adorned with wallowing elephant seals, and whales and dolphins along the way. Find out more about Classic Antarctica

  • Destination: Antarctica
  • Price (exc. flights): 10-13 days from £5,645
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M
    • N
    • D

Great Antarctic Voyage

This ultimate Antarctic experience marries the phenomenal wildlife of the sub-Antarctic islands of the Falklands and South Georgia to the pristine beauty of the Antarctic Peninsula. Explore dramatic wilderness areas and visit huge penguin colonies, all amongst hauntingly beautiful polar scenery. Find out more about Great Antarctic Voyage

  • Destination: Antarctica, Falkland Islands
  • Price (exc. flights): 19-22 days from £12,900
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M
    • N
    • D

Polar Circle Fly-Sail

Flying to the South Shetlands over Cape Horn and avoiding the rough waters of the Drake Passage, this itinerary offers the easiest way to travel to Antarctica. Sailing down the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, the voyage passes spectacular icebergs in the company of sea birds, penguins, seals and whales. Find out more about Polar Circle Fly-Sail

  • Destination: Antarctica
  • Price (exc. flights): 9-11 days from £14,570
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M
    • N
    • D

South Georgia & Falklands Wildlife Extravaganza

One of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth, South Georgia is overflowing with an abundance of wildlife. This incredible expedition combines wildlife-rich South Georgia with the remote Falkland Islands, home to vast numbers of seabirds and mammals, making this the ultimate wildlife extravaganza. Find out more about South Georgia & Falklands Wildlife Extravaganza

  • Destination: Antarctica, Falkland Islands
  • Price (exc. flights): 17 days from £8,460
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M
    • S
    • O
    • N
    • D

Ultimate Patagonia Wildlife Cruise

Discover Chilean Patagonia, where Andean peaks, glaciers, and remote fjords provide the backdrop for extraordinary wildlife encounters. From the icy waters of San Rafael Glacier to the windswept Strait of Magellan, this small ship expedition reveals penguin colonies, seabird rookeries, and numerous marine mammals. Find out more about Ultimate Patagonia Wildlife Cruise

  • Destination: Chile, Argentina
  • Price (exc. flights): 9 days from £4,995
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
    • A
    • S