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Aurora's Subantarctic Discovery

Aurora Expeditions Douglas Mawson
Date 1st Jan 26
Nights 17 Nights
Day 1
UK to Dunedin, New Zealand
Fly from your chosen regional UK airport to Dunedin. On arrival, be transferred to your hotel for a 2 night stay.
Day 2
Dunedin, New Zealand (Hotel Stay)
Day 3
Dunedin, New Zealand (Embarkation Day)
After checking out your hotel be transferred to the port for your 13 night cruise on board Douglas Mawson.
Day 4
Stewart Island, New Zealand
Day 5
Fiordland, New Zealand
Day 6
Snares Islands, New Zealand
Day 7-8
At Sea
Day 9-10
Macquarie Island, New Zealand
Day 11
At Sea
Day 12-14
New Zealand's Sub Antarctic Islands
Day 15
At Sea
Day 16-17
Dunedin, New Zealand (Disembarkation + Hotel Stay)
Today your cruise comes to an end and you will be transferred back to Scenic Dunedin City Centre Hotel for a further 2 nights stay.
Day 18
Return Home
Why Book
Why Book
  • Return flights from the UK
  • Overseas transfers throughout mix of private and shared
  • Stay 2 nights at 4*Scenic Hotel Dunedin City pre-cruise + 2 nights at same hotel post cruise
Sail away for 13 nights on Douglas Mawson:

  • Full board meals, beer & house wine included with dinner
  • Expedition cruise ship with 86 cabins
  • Tea, Coffee, water, soft drinks & juices available throughout the day
  • 3 in 1 waterproof polar expedition jacket
  • Complimentary use of boots
  • WIFI depending on region

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Background
Douglas Mawson
Overview

Adventure has a new name. Setting sail in 2025, our new state-of-the-art ship, the Douglas Mawson, is the last in a line of purpose-built vessels that have redefined small ship expedition cruising.

Named after the legendary Australian geologist and explorer, our new small ship embodies Mawson’s pioneering spirit and is designed for global discovery. Featuring the revolutionary Ulstein X-BOW® and purpose-built with enhanced sustainability features, it takes a maximum of 130 adventurers on board our Expeditions, and just 154 on our Small Ship Cruises. All in smooth, quiet comfort. It boasts our most extensive range of staterooms yet, including a range of single staterooms.

While enjoying the luxurious amenities onboard, you can rest assured that our aim to get you off the ship to explore the natural environment as much as possible through our unique activities program remains unchanged. Plus, onboard our Small Ship Cruises in the Mediterranean, British Isles and beyond, you’ll enjoy our handcrafted ‘Your Choice’ excursions to immerse you in your destination.

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Food & Drink

One of the most important parts of any expedition is the food! Whatever adventures the day holds, you will be fuelled-up with hearty meals and delicious morning/afternoon teas cooked by our onboard chefs.

Entertainment

When you’re relaxing during a sea day or you have a little downtime on the ship between excursions, what is there to do onboard the Douglas Mawson? Plenty!

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Health & Fitness

The Douglas Mawson features a host of amenities to help you connect with like-minded travellers and elevate your time onboard our floating base camp for adventure. After a long day of exploring, head to the back deck to swim in the heated outdoor swimming pool, find a sun bed to read on, or soak in one of two Jacuzzis. Work up a sweat in the gym before unwinding in the sauna, resolve to learn something new in the Citizen Science Centre, then enjoy a delicious meal with new and old friends in one of two restaurants. Or, with multiple observation areas throughout the ship, simply relax in comfort while you keep watch for wildlife or incredible landscapes unfold before you.

Kids & Teens

There are no dedicated children's facilities onboard the Douglas Mawson

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Aurora's Subantarctic Discovery
Douglas Mawson
1st Jan 26
17 Nights
From
£12,859PP
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