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Spirit of Antarctica

AE Expeditions Douglas Mawson
Date 23rd Feb 27
Nights 14 Nights
Includes £5 per person local tax
Day 1
UK to Buenos Aires, Argentina
Fly from your chosen UK airport to Buenos Aires. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for a 2-night stay
Day 2
Buenos Aires
Day 3
Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, Argentina
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Ushuaia. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and meet the AE Expedition Team for an overnight stay.
Day 4
Ushuaia, Argentina (Embarkation Day)
At 08:45, enjoy a scenic Lake Escondido tour. Following your excursion, transfer to the port to embark your ship and begin your 10-night Antarctic expedition cruise.
Day 5-6
Drake Passage Crossing
Day 7-11
Antarctic Peninsula
Day 12-13
Drake Passage Crossing
Day 14
Ushuaia to Buenos Aires, Argentina
Your cruise comes to an end today. Disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for a 1-night stay.
Day 15
Buenos Aires to UK
Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your return flight home to the UK.
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Regional Flight Supplements:

  • Flying from Manchester - Call For Price
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AE Expedition Promotions:

  • Up to 35% off cruise fare included (offer ends 31st March 26)

Cruise Departure Information:

  • Cruise departs: Dec 26, Feb 27, Nov 27 - Jan 28. 
  • Cruise price based on 27th Feb 27 cruise departure.
  • Ship, itinerary and pricing may vary depending on travel date.   

Why Book
Why Book
Douglas Mawson Stateroom Options:

  • Balcony Stateroom B starting from £12,999pp
  • Balcony Stateroom A starting from £13,999pp
  • Junior Suite starting from £17,399pp
  • Captain Suite starting from £19,599pp
  • Price includes £5 per person of local taxes are to be paid at the property based on current exchange rate and local taxes - these may change before you pay at the hotel

Spirit of Antarctica Expedition Highlights:

  • Return flights from the UK
  • Private overseas transfers throughout
  • 2-night stay in a 5* hotel in Buenos Aires
  • 1-night stay in a 4* hotel in Ushuaia
  •  Lake Escondido sightseeing tour in Ushuaia (morning of embarkation)
  • 10-night expedition sailing onboard Douglas Mawson
  • Onboard accommodation with daily cabin service
  • All meals, snacks, tea, coffee, soft drinks & juices
  • Beer and house wine with dinner
  • Captain’s Farewell reception including four-course dinner, cocktails, beer & wine
  • All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises included
  • Educational lectures and guiding by the Expedition Team
  • Complimentary access to onboard doctor and medical clinic (initial consultation)
  • One complimentary 3-in-1 waterproof polar expedition jacket
  • Complimentary use of Muck Boots during the voyage
  • 1-night stay in a 5★ hotel in Buenos Aires (post)

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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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Spirit of Antarctica
Douglas Mawson
23rd Feb 27
14 Nights
From
£12,999PP
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