Douglas Mawson | Cruise Ship Antarctica
Overview
Named after Australian geologist and explorer Sir Douglas Mawson, the Douglas Mawson is a purpose-built expedition vessel designed for exploration in Antarctica, the Arctic and destinations beyond the polar regions. The ship features the streamlined Ulstein X-BOW, designed to improve stability during ocean crossings while reducing fuel consumption. Expedition facilities include dedicated Zodiac access points, an activities platform, mudroom with equipment lockers and rapid-drying areas, a lecture theatre and Citizen Science Center. Onboard facilities include multiple observation areas, restaurants, bars and lounges, a library, gym, sauna, heated outdoor swimming pool and two Jacuzzis. The vessel carries a maximum of 130 passengers during Expeditions and 154 passengers on Small Ship Cruises.
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Technical Specifications
- Year Built: 2025
- Passenger Capacity: 154 maximum / 130 on Expeditions
- Cabins: 86
- Length: 104.4 m
- Decks:8
- Speed:10–12 knots
- Hull: Ulstein X-BOW®
- Ship Class: Infinity Class
- Ice Capability: Ice Class
- Stateroom/Suite Types: 10
- Interconnecting Cabins: More than 58 interconnecting Balcony Staterooms
- Wi-Fi: Starlink Wi-Fi
Itineraries
Douglas Mawson
From USD 36095,00 pp
Antarctica
23 Days
Antarctica Complete
- Day 1 : Ushuaia
- Day 2 : Embarkation
- Day 3 & 4 : Drake Passage
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Ushuaia Drake Passage Antarctic Circle Scotia Sea South Georgia
Douglas Mawson
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Antarctica
20 Days
In Shackleton’s Footsteps
- Day 1 : Ushuaia
- Day 2 : Embarkation
- Day 3 & 4 : Drake Passage
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Ushuaia Drake Passage Weddell Sea Scotia Sea South Georgia
Douglas Mawson
From USD 27495,00 pp
Antarctica
17 Days
Southern Antarctic Realms: Circle & Weddell Sea
- Day 1 : Arrival in Ushuaia
- Day 2 : Lake Escondido & Embarkation
- Day 3-4 : Crossing the Drake Passage
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Ushuaia Drake Passage Antarctic Circle Weddell Sea
Douglas Mawson
From USD 18295,00 pp
Antarctica
14 Days
Northern Lights & Wild Isles: Iceland, Greenland, Scotland
- Day 1 : Embarkation in Reykjavik & Northern Lights Search
- Day 2 : Dynjandi Waterfall & the Westfjords
- Day 3 : Vigur Island & Ísafjörður Wildlife
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Reykjavik Westfjords Denmark Strait Greenland East Greenland Aberdeen
Douglas Mawson
From USD 13595,00 pp
Antarctica
12 Days
Spirit Of Antarctica
- Day 1 : Ushuaia
- Day 2 : Embarkation
- Day 3 & 4 : Drake Passage
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Ushuaia Drake Passage Shetland Islands
Douglas Mawson
From USD 13595,00 pp
Arctic
12 Days
Svalbard Odyssey
- Day 1 : Longyearbyen
- Day 2 : Embarkation Day
- Day 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 : Svalbard
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Douglas Mawson
From USD 17895,00 pp
Antarctica
10 Days
Antarctic Peninsula: Fly The Drake
- Day 1 : Arrival and Expedition Preparations in Punta Arenas
- Day 2 : Fly Across the Drake Passage to Antarctica
- Day 3-8 : Six Days Exploring the Antarctic Peninsula
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Punta Arenas Drake Passage
Douglas Mawson
From USD 21295,00 pp
Arctic
8 Days
Spitsbergen: Realm Of Ice & Wildlife
- Day 1 : Arrival in Oslo
- Day 2 : Fly to Longyearbyen & Embark Douglas Mawson
- Day 3-7 : Exploring the Wilds of Spitsbergen
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Rates
| Cabin | 8 Days | 9 Days | 10 Days | 11 Days | 12 Days | 14 Days | 15 Days | 17 Days | 20 Days | 21 Days | 23 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIT 2026 - Aurora Stateroom Triple | - | - | - | - | $18,895.00 | - | - | - | $30,295.00 | - | $36,095.00 |
| FIT 2026 - Aurora Stateroom Twin Share | - | - | - | - | $19,495.00 | - | - | - | $31,195.00 | - | $37,195.00 |
| FIT 2026 - Aurora Stateroom Single | - | - | - | - | $19,495.00 | - | - | - | $31,195.00 | - | $37,195.00 |
| FIT 2026 - Balcony Stateroom C | - | - | - | - | $21,195.00 | - | - | - | $33,795.00 | - | $40,395.00 |
| FIT 2026 - Balcony Stateroom B | - | - | - | - | $22,295.00 | - | - | - | $35,595.00 | - | $42,495.00 |
| FIT 2026 - Balcony Stateroom A | - | - | - | - | $23,895.00 | - | - | - | $38,295.00 | - | $45,695.00 |
| FIT 2026 - Balcony Stateroom Superior | - | - | - | - | $26,095.00 | - | - | - | $41,795.00 | - | $49,895.00 |
| FIT 2026 - Junior Suite | - | - | - | - | $31,095.00 | - | - | - | $49,795.00 | - | $59,495.00 |
| FIT 2026 - Captain's Suite | - | - | - | - | $35,595.00 | - | - | - | $56,895.00 | - | $67,995.00 |
| FIT 2027 - Aurora Stateroom Triple | - | $15,895.00 | $24,595.00 | $17,895.00 | $16,795.00 | $18,295.00 | $25,295.00 | - | - | $31,395.00 | - |
| FIT 2027 - Aurora Stateroom Twin Share | - | $16,395.00 | $25,395.00 | $18,395.00 | $17,295.00 | $18,895.00 | $25,995.00 | - | - | $32,395.00 | - |
| FIT 2027 - Aurora Stateroom Single | - | $16,395.00 | $25,395.00 | $18,395.00 | $17,295.00 | $18,895.00 | $25,995.00 | - | - | $32,395.00 | - |
| FIT 2027 - Balcony Stateroom C | - | $17,795.00 | $27,495.00 | $19,995.00 | $18,795.00 | $20,495.00 | $28,195.00 | - | - | $35,095.00 | - |
| FIT 2027 - Balcony Stateroom B | - | $18,695.00 | $28,995.00 | $20,995.00 | $19,695.00 | $21,495.00 | $29,695.00 | - | - | $36,995.00 | - |
| FIT 2027 - Balcony Stateroom A | - | $20,095.00 | $31,195.00 | $22,595.00 | $21,195.00 | $23,195.00 | $31,895.00 | - | - | $39,695.00 | - |
| FIT 2027 - Balcony Stateroom Superior | - | $21,995.00 | $33,995.00 | $24,695.00 | $23,195.00 | $25,295.00 | $34,895.00 | - | - | $43,395.00 | - |
| FIT 2027 - Junior Suite | - | $26,195.00 | $40,595.00 | $29,395.00 | $27,595.00 | $30,095.00 | $41,595.00 | - | - | $51,695.00 | - |
| FIT 2027 - Captain's Suite | - | $29,995.00 | $46,295.00 | $33,595.00 | $31,595.00 | $34,395.00 | $47,495.00 | - | - | $59,095.00 | - |
| FIT 2028 - Aurora Stateroom Triple | $21,295.00 | $16,795.00 | $17,895.00 | $18,695.00 | - | - | - | $27,495.00 | - | $32,795.00 | - |
| FIT 2028 - Aurora Stateroom Twin | $21,895.00 | $17,295.00 | $18,395.00 | $19,295.00 | - | - | - | $28,295.00 | - | $33,695.00 | - |
| FIT 2028 - Aurora Stateroom Single | $21,895.00 | $17,295.00 | $18,395.00 | $19,295.00 | - | - | - | $28,295.00 | - | $33,695.00 | - |
| FIT 2028 - Balcony Stateroom C | $23,795.00 | $18,795.00 | $19,995.00 | $20,895.00 | - | - | - | $30,695.00 | - | $36,595.00 | - |
| FIT 2028 - Balcony Stateroom B | $24,995.00 | $19,695.00 | $20,995.00 | $21,995.00 | - | - | - | $32,295.00 | - | $38,495.00 | - |
| FIT 2028 - Balcony Stateroom A | $26,895.00 | $21,195.00 | $22,595.00 | $23,695.00 | - | - | - | $34,795.00 | - | $41,395.00 | - |
| FIT 2028 - Balcony Stateroom Superior | $29,395.00 | $23,195.00 | $24,695.00 | $25,895.00 | - | - | - | $37,995.00 | - | $45,295.00 | - |
| FIT 2028 - Junior Suite | $34,995.00 | $27,595.00 | $29,395.00 | $30,795.00 | - | - | - | $45,195.00 | - | $53,895.00 | - |
| FIT 2028 - Captain Suite | $39,995.00 | $31,595.00 | $33,595.00 | $35,195.00 | - | - | - | $51,695.00 | - | $61,595.00 | - |
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Inclusions and Exclusions
The Cruise Includes
- ✓ Accommodation in assigned stateroom
- ✓ Complimentary gym access
- ✓ Meals onboard
- ✓ Morning and afternoon teas
- ✓ Tea, coffee and snacks available 24/7
- ✓ House wines, beers and soft drinks with dinner
- ✓ Captain's Farewell drinks
- ✓ Lectures and presentations by naturalists and specialists
- ✓ Access to Citizen Science Center
- ✓ Access to library and observation areas
- ✓ Heated outdoor pool
- ✓ Jacuzzis
- ✓ Sauna
The Cruise Does Not Include
- ✕ Airfares and transfers unless specified
- ✕ travel insurance
- ✕ visa and passport expenses
- ✕ optional activities
- ✕ personal expenses
- ✕ additional beverages
- ✕ laundry and spa services
- ✕ gratuities
- ✕ any services not specified as included in the voyage itinerary.
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From USD 13276,00
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