Kayaking & paddling
Paddle in near-silence through mirror-calm glacial bays, drifting alongside iridescent ice sculptures and listening to the deep exhales of surfacing humpback whales.
Expedition Departure · 11 days
Available
Across the Antarctic Circle: Fly the Drake Douglas Mawson Feb 7, 2028 – Feb 17, 2028
Cabin offers
| Cabin | Occupancy | Price (per person) | Availability | Action |
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Aurora Stateroom Triple Share
Best price
22.57 m²
3 guests
Deck 3 stateroom sleeping three, with porthole windows; 22.57 m². In your cabin 8
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Triple |
$24,986
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Aurora Stateroom Twin Share
15.37 m²
2 guests
Twin stateroom on Deck 4 with porthole windows; 15.37–22.57 m². In your cabin 8
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Double |
$25,666
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Aurora Stateroom Superior
13.97 m²
1–2 guests
Deck 7 stateroom with French balcony; 13.97–16.17 m². In your cabin 8
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Double |
$27,196
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Balcony Stateroom Category C
21.07 m²
2 guests
Staterooms on Decks 4 & 6 with private balcony; 21.07–24.87 m². In your cabin 8
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Double |
$27,876
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Balcony Stateroom Category B
22.07 m²
2 guests
Staterooms on Decks 4 & 6 with private balcony and full-size window; 22.07–24.97 m². In your cabin 9
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Double |
$29,321
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Balcony Stateroom Category A
23.07 m²
1–2 guests
Staterooms on Decks 4 & 6 with private balcony and full-size window; 23.07–26.77 m². In your cabin 9
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Double |
$31,531
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Balcony Stateroom Superior
27.77 m²
2 guests
Larger balcony staterooms on Decks 4 & 6 with full-size window; 27.77–36.27 m². Some are wheelchair accessible. In your cabin 10
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Double |
$34,506
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Aurora Stateroom Single
9.85 m²
1 guests
Dedicated solo cabin on Deck 3 with porthole window; 9.85 m². In your cabin 8
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Single |
$35,395
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Available | View at operator |
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Balcony Stateroom Category A Single
23.07 m²
1–2 guests
Staterooms on Decks 4 & 6 with private balcony and full-size window; 23.07–26.77 m². In your cabin 9
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Single |
$37,095
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Available | View at operator |
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Aurora Stateroom Twin Share — Solo
15.37 m²
2 guests
Twin stateroom on Deck 4 with porthole windows; 15.37–22.57 m². In your cabin 8
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Single |
$38,499
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Aurora Stateroom Superior Single
10.97 m²
1 guests
Dedicated single stateroom with French balcony on Decks 3 & 7; 10.97–15.18 m². In your cabin 8
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Single |
$38,895
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Available | View at operator |
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Aurora Stateroom Superior — Solo
13.97 m²
1–2 guests
Deck 7 stateroom with French balcony; 13.97–16.17 m². In your cabin 8
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Single |
$40,794
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Junior Suite
41.47 m²
2 guests
Suite on Deck 7 with private balcony, full-size window and separate lounge area; 41.47–41.87 m². In your cabin 11
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Double |
$41,051
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Balcony Stateroom Category C — Solo
21.07 m²
2 guests
Staterooms on Decks 4 & 6 with private balcony; 21.07–24.87 m². In your cabin 8
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Single |
$41,814
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Available | View at operator |
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Balcony Stateroom Category B — Solo
22.07 m²
2 guests
Staterooms on Decks 4 & 6 with private balcony and full-size window; 22.07–24.97 m². In your cabin 9
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Single |
$43,982
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Captain Suite
45.22 m²
2 guests
Top suite on Deck 4 with private balcony, full-size window and separate lounge area; 45.22 m². In your cabin 11
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Double |
$46,916
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Balcony Stateroom Category A — Solo
23.07 m²
1–2 guests
Staterooms on Decks 4 & 6 with private balcony and full-size window; 23.07–26.77 m². In your cabin 9
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Single |
$47,297
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Balcony Stateroom Superior — Solo
27.77 m²
2 guests
Larger balcony staterooms on Decks 4 & 6 with full-size window; 27.77–36.27 m². Some are wheelchair accessible. In your cabin 10
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Single |
$51,759
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Junior Suite — Solo
41.47 m²
2 guests
Suite on Deck 7 with private balcony, full-size window and separate lounge area; 41.47–41.87 m². In your cabin 11
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Single |
$82,102
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Captain Suite — Solo
45.22 m²
2 guests
Top suite on Deck 4 with private balcony, full-size window and separate lounge area; 45.22 m². In your cabin 11
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Single |
$93,832
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Available | View at operator |
Prices are captured from operator websites and may change — the operator's site is authoritative. Captured Nov 2, 2026 06:14 UTC.
Punta Arenas
King George Island
Deception Island
Port Lockroy
Lemaire Channel
Neko Harbor
Paradise Bay
King George Island
Punta Arenas
Itinerary and landing sites are indicative and subject to change based on weather, sea ice, and wildlife conditions.
DAY 1 Arrive Punta Arenas
Arrive in Punta Arenas, where you will be met by a representative of Aurora Expeditions and transferred to our hotel. We ask that you arrive no later than 2:00pm on this day. In addition to ensuring your arrival in time for our important pre-flight briefings, if weather conditions deem it necessary, we may depart for King George Island on Day 1 as opposed to Day 2. Please visit the Aurora Expeditions hospitality desk in the lobby between 2.00 pm – 6.00 pm to collect your luggage cabin tags. Our team will confirm details regarding your embarkation day, answer any questions and provide you with information about where to dine or purchase last minute items. Overlooking the Straits of Magellan, the city sits astride one of the world's most historic trade routes. Today, Punta Arenas reflects a great blend of cultural backgrounds, from English sheep ranchers to Portuguese sailors. It remains an utterly fascinating testament to Chile's rich history. Modern day Punta Arenas is home to many popular restaurants, and bars, offering a mix of local and international fare (meals at your own expense today). This evening, meet your fellow expeditioners at a voyage briefing where we will reconfirm your transfer times for tomorrow, explain the procedures for your flight to King George Island and outline important IAATO regulations for visitors to Antarctica. Assigned accommodation: Cabo de Hornos
DAY 2 Flight Punta Arenas to King George Island, Embarkation
This morning we will be transferred to Punta Arenas airport for our charter flight to King George Island, Antarctica (weather permitting). The flight will take approximately one hour and forty-five minutes. On arrival into King George Island our expedition team is on hand to greet you and to prepare you for your Zodiac transfer to the vessel. You will have time to settle into your cabin before our important safety briefings. Note: King George Island is located at the northern part of the Antarctic Peninsula in the South Shetland Islands and is one of the most remote places on Earth. A clear sky with perfect visibility is required for safe take-off and landing. A contingency plan will be applied to your itinerary should your flights not proceed today. Your safety is our utmost priority. We apologise in advance for any delays caused due to this unpredictable situation. Please refer to our terms and conditions for a more detailed explanation.
DAY 11 Depart Punta Arenas
After breakfast, bid a fond farewell to your fellow travellers as we continue our onward journeys, hopefully with a newfound sense of the immense power of nature (breakfast included). A transfer to the airport is included in the voyage fare.Note: Should your flight not proceed due to local conditions; you will remain on the ship until it is deemed achievable to return to Punta Arenas. Refer to our terms and conditions for further details.
Activities
22 optional add-ons
Diving & snorkelling
Drysuit diving and polar snorkeling reveal a cathedral of translucent blue sea ice, giant sea spiders, and penguins darting underwater with bird-like agility.
Visited Regions
8
58°30′S · 63°00′W
Drake Passage
Rite of Passage • Albatross Alley
62°02′S · 58°21′W
King George Island
Fly-Cruise Hub • Multi-National Stations
62°00′S · 58°00′W
South Shetland Islands
Volcanic Isles • Penguin Rookeries & Calderas
62°58′S · 60°39′W
Deception Island
Flooded Volcano • Geothermal Steam & Polar Plunge
70°00′S · 80°00′W
Bellingshausen Sea
Western Frontier • Untamed Pack Ice & Remote Bays
66°33′S · 67°00′W
Antarctic Circle
Deep South • 66°33′ S & Midnight Sun
65°30′S · 64°00′W
Antarctic Peninsula
Classic Antarctica • Towering Peaks & Wildlife
65°04′S · 63°57′W
Lemaire Channel
Kodak Gap • Kilometer-High Glaciated Chasm
Expedition Overview
Mid-Size Expedition Ship
Douglas Mawson
IAATO Category 1 (101–200 guests) — full Category 1 site access via two-group shore & Zodiac rotations
130 guests
Ice class 1A / PC6
Dual-rated: Finnish-Swedish 1A/1A+ and Polar Class 6 for navigating medium first-year polar ice.
Built 2025
86 cabins
15–18h
-1°C to +5°C
20% sea ice
Peak Whales · Circle Crossings
February 2028
Peak whale activity with humpbacks and orcas, fledging chicks, and open passages south.
Peak Whales
Circle Crossings
Golden Sunsets
Australia
Active Adventure
Aurora Expeditions
Aurora Expeditions operates dedicated polar expedition voyages to Antarctica with experienced expedition teams.
IAATO Member
3 ships
24 itineraries
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Wildlife on this route
Penguins
Emperor Penguins
The world's largest penguin breeds only in Antarctica's brutal winter. A rare and unforgettable sight.
Penguins
Gentoo Penguin
A stocky, orange-billed penguin of the genus Pygoscelis, closest kin to the Adélie and Chinstrap. Its loud, trumpeting call, delivered with head thrown back, carries across the shoreline colonies where expedition landings are made.
Whales & Dolphins
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