Choosing Your Antarctic Cruise Ship
PatagoniaHero in partnership with Antarctica21 offers a unique Air-Cruise package that offers guests the opportunity to fly over the often turbulent waters of the Drake Passage directly to King George Island. Skipping several days of cruising across the passage saves time keeps costs lower and allows guests to see more of of Antarctica.
PatagoniaHero in partnership with Antarctica21 offers a unique Air-Cruise package that offers guests the opportunity to fly over the often turbulent waters of the Drake Passage directly to King George Island. Skipping several days of cruising across the passage saves time keeps costs lower and allows guests to see more of of Antarctica.
Sounds amazing, right? Now, before you book your trip of a lifetime, let’s take a look at the different ships offered. Antarctica21 has three vessels; The newer Magellan Explorer, The modern and comfortable Ocean Nova, or the more compact Hebridean Sky. Here is a brief overview and then a more detailed look at each ship.
*Both Built in 1992 (Dates are when the ship was refurbished)
Magellan Explorer
Built in Chile to start service in 2019, the Magellan Explorer is a new and agile 5-decker expedition vessel custom built up to the latest Polar Code specifications for our Antarctica Air-Cruise. The ship features stabilizers, bow and stern thrusters, an ice-detecting radar, and an energy-recovery system, making for the most comfortable, safe, and environmentally friendly journey. The 90.7 m long, 16.2 m wide ship can fit a maximum of 100 passengers and offers 7 categories of elegant and comfortable accommodation:
Regardless of category, each cabin has a wardrobe, individually controlled heating system, a sitting area,and a private bathroom with a shower, and all but the Porthole Cabins come with a private balcony.
