M/V Magellan Explorer is a new and modern expedition boat custom built with the latest polar code standards, at the Asenav shipyards in the southern city of Valdivia, Chile. With capacity for 100 passengers in 38 cabins, although in air-cruise trips the maximum is 73 people. With approximately 60 crew members, the "Magellan Explorer" presents high technological standards, which position it as one of the most important engineering works of its kind in Latin America and even worldwide. For comfortable navigation, the boat has stabilizers for maneuverability, features bow and stern thrusters. For security there is an ice detection radar. And to reduce the environmental footprint, the ship is equipped with an energy recovery system that recycles the heat produced by the engines to heat the ship and its water supply. The naval work has attracted the attention of international magazines in the shipping field given its high design, manufacturing and environmental standards.
Description of M/V Magellan Explorer
Cabins
M/V Magellan Explorer is an expedition ship with a capacity of 100 passengers accommodated in seven cabin categories, from 40 square meters (440 square feet) to 20 square meters (220 square feet). There are a total of 38 cabins. All cabins, except the porthole cabins, have private balconies. All double cabins, except two, have two single beds that can be configured as double (king-size). They have a wardrobe, individual heating system, living room and private bathroom with shower.
Triple Suite Cabins
There is 1 triple suite cabin located on deck 4, they can accommodate 3 people with 2 single beds or 1 double bed and a double sofa bed, 2 private balconies with a sitting area.
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Porthole cabins
There are 4 porthole cabins located on deck 3, they can accommodate 2 people with 2 single beds or 1 king size bed.
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Veranda cabins
There are 7 veranda cabins located on deck 3, they can accommodate 2 people with 2 single beds or 1 king size bed, with a private balcony and sitting area.
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Veranda Deluxe Cabins
There are 12 veranda cabins located on deck 4, they can accommodate 2 people with 2 single beds or 1 king size bed, with a private balcony and sitting area.
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Cabins Penthouse Suite
There are 3 penthouse suite cabins located on deck 5, they can accommodate 2 people with 2 single beds or 1 king size bed, with a private balcony and sitting area.
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Grand Suite cabins
There are 7 Grand Suite cabins located on deck 4, they can accommodate 4 people with 2 single beds or 1 king size bed and a double sofa bed, 2 private balconies with sitting area.
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Veranda Single Cabins
There are 4 Veranda Single cabins located on deck 3, they have capacity for 1 person with 1 king size bed, with a private balcony with a sitting area.
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| Cabin | Window | MT2 | Deck | Bathroom | Details |
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| 1 Triple Suite | Balcony window (2) | 440 ft2 40 mt2 |
4 | Shower and private bathroom | 2 single beds and 1 double sofa bed |
| 4 Porthole | Bull's-eye | 220 ft2 20 mt2 |
3 | Shower and private bathroom | 2 single beds and 1 double sofa bed |
| 7 Veranda | Window-balcony | 220 ft2 20 mt2 |
3 | Shower and private bathroom | 2 single beds and 1 double sofa bed |
| 12 Veranda Deluxe | Window-balcony | 220 ft2 20 mt2 |
4 | Shower and private bathroom | 2 single beds and 1 double sofa bed |
| 3 Penthouse Suite | Window-balcony | 330 ft2 30 mt2 |
5 | Shower and private bathroom | 2 single beds and 1 double sofa bed |
| 7 Grand Suite | Balcony window (2) | 440 ft2 40 mt2 |
4 | Shower and private bathroom | 2 single beds and 1 double sofa bed |
| 4 Veranda Single | Window-balcony | 220 ft2 20 mt2 |
3 | Shower and private bathroom | 1 King size bed |
Public areas
The ship has a glazed observation room oriented towards the bow of the ship and a presentation room with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, a spacious and elegant dining room, offers buffet breakfast and table service lunch and dinner, a bar well stocked where snacks and drinks are offered and free self-service coffee, tea, chocolate, cappuccino, a library with an important collection of Antarctic-themed books in different languages, where express lunch can be offered daily. A meeting room with multimedia resources and interactive science lab, a gift shop, a sheltered outdoor barbecue area where outdoor dining is offered if time permits, a gym that was designed by Anytime Fitness (company with boutique gyms around the world), a sauna and a medical clinic. There is local intranet with daily programs, international news, accessible wirelessly throughout the ship. Satellite internet service is available for a fee and accessible in a forward-facing way. The forward-facing observation deck leads to the bow of the ship, which is accessible to guests to offer proximity to marine life. The ship has a fleet of 10 Zodiac boats that are suitable for disembarking and observing wildlife. Adventure activities such as kayaking or snowshoeing are available.
M/V Magellan Explorer Deck and Cabin Plan
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For more information and an image of the cabins, click the number of each booth or areas
Deck 5
Deck 4
Deck 3
Deck 2
Penthouse Suite Grand Suite Veranda Deluxe Triple Suite
Veranda Single Veranda Porthole
* Only available with double bed
Technical Data M/V Magellan Explorer
The M/V Magellan Explorer seats 100 passengers, with a maximum of 73 passengers on air travel-expedition cruises to Antarctica. Its length (length of the boat) is 90.70 meters and its beam (width of the boat) is 16.32 meters. The boat is registered in the Bahamas, with a crew of 60 people, it was built recently in the year. The ship's draft is 4.3 meters (14 ft). The gross tonnage is 4,900 tons. Cruising speed is 14 knots. She is ice class LR PC6 (Polar Class 6) from Lloyd's Register. The propulsion is based on 2 main engines of 3,440 kW, aft and bow. She was designed with a double hull. She features retractable outriggers to improve maneuverability, features bow and stern thrusters. She has an ice detection radar that makes it safer. And in order to reduce environmental damage there is an energy recovery system (caloric recovery) that recycles the heat produced by the engines to heat the building and the water supply. She has 10 zodiac boats.
| Number of passengers | 100 |
| For air cruises | Maximum 73 |
| Personnel and crew | 60 |
| Length | 90.7 meters |
| Amplitude | 16.2 meters |
| Draft | 4.3 meters (14 ft.) |
| Propulsion | 2 main engines, total 3,440 kw |
| Ice Class | LR Polar Class 6 |
| Speed | 14 knots |
| Weight | 4900 tons |
| Flag | Bahamas |
General Information of the M/V Magellan Explorer
Arrival and return
For air cruises that begin in Punta Arenas, arrival on day 1 of the itinerary must be before 2 PM. Travelers who miss the arrival deadline will be considered "no-show". Remember that scheduling tight connections is never advisable when traveling to remote locations. Always travel 1 or 2 days in advance to give yourself room for problems with baggage delivery, flight delays, etc. In the event that your flight to Punta Arenas is delayed for reasons beyond your control, we will do our best to accommodate your late arrival. However, we do not assume any responsibility for late arrivals due to external problems. For the Antartida Express trip, boarding in Ushuaia is between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Boarding will be closed at 4 PM.
Baggage allowance
The maximum weight allowed on flights to and from Antarctica is 20 kg (44 lb) per passenger, including carry-on baggage. For Classic Antarctica and Polar Circle air cruises. Excess luggage will be kept in custody in Punta Arenas and will be delivered to travelers upon their return from Antarctica. For the Antarctica Express trip, excess baggage will be disembarked in Puerto Williams and sent to Punta Arenas by air cargo at the expense of the traveler. It will be available to pick up in Punta Arenas when the traveler returns from Antarctica. The baggage weight limit is a technical requirement imposed by the flight operation. Unfortunately, it is not possible to pay for excess baggage.
Participation form
Participants must complete and sign an online entry form and return it to the shipping company at least 120 days prior to departure.
Health insurance
The shipping company requires passengers to have medical insurance, including aeronautical medical evacuation from Antarctica.
Cancellation insurance
The shipping company requires passengers to take out travel cancellation and interruption insurance.
Idiom
The official language of expedition of air-cruises is English, despite the fact that the majority of the crew are Latino, Spanish-speaking.
Possible flight delays and contingency plans
Flights to and from Antarctica operate based on weather conditions. While historically only a minority of flights have experienced a delay, you need to be prepared for that possibility.