Magellan Discoverer – Fly the Drake
Scheduled for launch in December 2026, the Magellan Discoverer is a new vessel built specifically for Antarctica Fly the Drake trips. With a yacht-like design, all-balcony accommodations, and a capacity of just 76 guests, it offers one of the premier boutique experiences in Antarctica.
This sister ship to the popular Magellan Explorer features a sophisticated hybrid-electric propulsion system minimizing fuel consumption and emissions. Onboard, guests can enjoy the observation lounge with a bar, panoramic views, and expert-led lectures. The dining room serves a curated menu inspired by regional Chilean flavors paired with premium Chilean wines. Additional amenities include a top wraparound deck, accessible bow, sauna with ice views, a library, fitness center, gift shop, and an outdoor barbecue area. For expeditions, the ship offers two meeting rooms, 10 Zodiacs, and a wet lab for research programs.
Each cabin is thoughtfully designed with a private balcony, sitting area, spacious wardrobe, and modern bathroom with heated floors. High ceilings and expanded layouts create a comfortable, airy atmosphere for guests to unwind after exploring.
Ship Specifications:
Maximum Number of guests: 76 on air-cruises
Expedition Staff & Crew: 67
Ice Class: PC6
Cruising Speed: 14 Knots in open water
Year Launched: December 2026
Length: 308 feet (94 m)
Minimum age: 8 years old
Minimum age for adventure options: 16 years old for the kayaking program & 12 years old for snowshoeing/hiking
Ship Features
- Observation lounge with bar and panoramic views
- Forward-facing observation deck and accessible bow
- Expansive wraparound deck for 360-degree views
- Spacious and stylish dining room
- Protected barbecue area for outdoor dining when weather permits
- Library
- Gym
- Sauna with large windows
- Multi-purpose meeting rooms for presentations, workshops, and citizen science programs
- Gift Shop
- All-balcony cabins with sitting areas and modern furnishings
- 10 zodiacs
- Access to the Explorer’s House club in Punta Arenas.
Cabins & Deck Plan
Photos are artist renderings & actual cabins may vary
Grand Veranda Suite
Deck 4
Deck 5
The premier suites onboard featuring a private balcony, living area with sofa bed, walk in closet, desk & chair, fridge, safe, coffee maker, TV and bathroom with shower en suite.
409 ft² / 38 m²
1-2
1 king or 2 twin
Family Veranda Suite
Deck 4
These two room suites accommodate four guests. They feature a connecting door between both cabins, private balconies and two bathrooms with showers en suite. Additional features include desks & chairs, benches and coffee tables, closets, fridges, safes, coffee makers and TVs.
560 ft² / 52 m²
1-4
1 king or 2 twin
Deluxe Veranda
Deck 4
Deck 5
The most abundant cabin category on the ship, the Deluxe Veranda cabins are found on deck 4 & 5. They feature a private balcony, desk & chair, bench & coffee table, closets, fridge, coffee maker, safe, TV and bathroom with shower en suite.
280 ft² / 26 m²
1-2
1 king or 2 twin
Triple Veranda Suite
Deck 4
Accommodating 3 guests, Triple Veranda Suites are essentially two connecting Deluxe Veranda cabins. The suites have a connecting door between both cabins, private balconies
and two bathrooms with showers en suite. Additional features include desks & chairs, benches and coffee tables, closets, fridges, safes, coffee makers and TVs. There are just 2 Triple Veranda Suites and they will sell out far in advance.
560 ft² / 52 m²
1-3
1 king or 2 twin
Single Veranda
Deck 3
Single Veranda cabins feature a king bed, private balcony, desk & chair, bench & coffee table, closets, fridge, coffee maker, safe, TV and bathroom with shower en suite.
280 ft² / 26 m²
1
1 king
Trips and Rates
Single Travelers:
- Can book a dedicated single cabin at Single Veranda prices above.
- Can book a Twin Cabin for single use at 1.85x the per person share price in Deluxe Veranda Cabins. A 100% supplement applies when booking all other categories.
- If willing to share a cabin, we can match you with another passenger of the same gender in a Deluxe Veranda Cabin. Passengers who book a twin cabin on a shared basis are accommodated in single rooms at the hotel in Punta Arenas. Those passengers must pay a Single Hotel Room Supplement which is $870/person for the 2026-27 season. Note: Single travelers who use CPAP machines or other assistive devices, as well as those who have conditions that can be disrupting to others (loud snoring, sleepwalking, etc.), can only book their air-cruise in a Single Cabin or a Twin Cabin for single use. They cannot book on a twin-share basis.
Adventure Options:
- Full Kayaking program: $995/person. Experience required and must be booked in advance as spots are limited. There will be 2 separate groups of 10 kayakers, with each group kayaking on an alternating basis.
- Snowshoeing/Hiking: $85/person per excursion, only bookable onboard the ship
Feb 27 – Mar 6, 2027 (8 days)
| Start: | Punta Arenas, Chile |
| End: | Punta Arenas, Chile |
| Cabin Category | Triple Veranda Suite | Deluxe Veranda | Family Veranda Suite | Grand Veranda Suite | Single Veranda |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Person Price in USD | $19,495 | $23,795 | $23,795 | $28,795 | $28,795 |
| Availability | Limited | Open | Limited | Open | Open |
Feb 22 – Mar 1, 2027 (8 days)
| Start: | Punta Arenas, Chile |
| End: | Punta Arenas, Chile |
Discount expires Jan 30, 2026
| Cabin Category | Triple Veranda Suite | Deluxe Veranda | Family Veranda Suite | Grand Veranda Suite | Single Veranda |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Person Price in USD | $22,995 | $27,995 | $27,995 | $33,795 | $33,795 |
| Discount | $2000 Save | $2000 Save | $2000 Save | $2000 Save | |
| Discounted Per Person Price | $22,995 | $25,995 | $25,995 | $31,795 | $31,795 |
| Availability | Limited | Open | Limited | Open | Open |
Feb 17 – Feb 24, 2027 (8 days)
| Start: | Punta Arenas, Chile |
| End: | Punta Arenas, Chile |
Discount expires Jan 30, 2026
| Cabin Category | Triple Veranda Suite | Deluxe Veranda | Family Veranda Suite | Grand Veranda Suite | Single Veranda |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Person Price in USD | $22,995 | $27,995 | $27,995 | $33,795 | $33,795 |
| Discount | $2000 Save | $2000 Save | $2000 Save | $2000 Save | |
| Discounted Per Person Price | $22,995 | $25,995 | $25,995 | $31,795 | $31,795 |
| Availability | Limited | Open | Limited | Open | Open |
Feb 12 – Feb 19, 2027 (8 days)
| Start: | Punta Arenas, Chile |
| End: | Punta Arenas, Chile |
| Cabin Category | Triple Veranda Suite | Deluxe Veranda | Family Veranda Suite | Grand Veranda Suite | Single Veranda |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Person Price in USD | $22,995 | $27,995 | $27,995 | $33,795 | $33,795 |
| Availability | Limited | Open | Limited | Open | Full |
Feb 5 – Feb 14, 2027 (10 days)
| Start: | Punta Arenas, Chile |
| End: | Punta Arenas, Chile |
| Cabin Category | Triple Veranda Suite | Deluxe Veranda | Family Veranda Suite | Grand Veranda Suite | Single Veranda |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Person Price in USD | $29,795 | $34,995 | $34,995 | $42,995 | $42,995 |
| Availability | Full | Open | Limited | Open | Open |
Jan 31 – Feb 7, 2027 (8 days)
| Start: | Punta Arenas, Chile |
| End: | Punta Arenas, Chile |
| Cabin Category | Triple Veranda Suite | Deluxe Veranda | Family Veranda Suite | Grand Veranda Suite | Single Veranda |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Person Price in USD | $22,995 | $27,995 | $27,995 | $33,795 | $33,795 |
| Availability | Full | Open | Limited | Open | Open |
Jan 26 – Feb 2, 2027 (8 days)
| Start: | Punta Arenas, Chile |
| End: | Punta Arenas, Chile |
Discount expires Jan 30, 2026
| Cabin Category | Triple Veranda Suite | Deluxe Veranda | Family Veranda Suite | Grand Veranda Suite | Single Veranda |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Person Price in USD | $22,995 | $27,995 | $27,995 | $33,795 | $33,795 |
| Discount | $2000 Save | $2000 Save | $2000 Save | $2000 Save | |
| Discounted Per Person Price | $22,995 | $25,995 | $25,995 | $31,795 | $31,795 |
| Availability | Full | Open | Limited | Open | Open |
Jan 21 – Jan 28, 2027 (8 days)
| Start: | Punta Arenas, Chile |
| End: | Punta Arenas, Chile |
Discount expires Jan 30, 2026
| Cabin Category | Triple Veranda Suite | Deluxe Veranda | Family Veranda Suite | Grand Veranda Suite | Single Veranda |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Person Price in USD | $22,995 | $27,995 | $27,995 | $33,795 | $33,795 |
| Discount | $2000 Save | $2000 Save | $2000 Save | $2000 Save | |
| Discounted Per Person Price | $22,995 | $25,995 | $25,995 | $31,795 | $31,795 |
| Availability | Limited | Open | Limited | Open | Open |
Jan 16 – Jan 23, 2027 (8 days)
| Start: | Punta Arenas, Chile |
| End: | Punta Arenas, Chile |
| Cabin Category | Triple Veranda Suite | Deluxe Veranda | Family Veranda Suite | Grand Veranda Suite | Single Veranda |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Person Price in USD | $22,995 | $27,995 | $27,995 | $33,795 | $33,795 |
| Availability | Limited | Open | Limited | Open | Open |
Jan 6 – Jan 13, 2027 (8 days)
| Start: | Punta Arenas, Chile |
| End: | Punta Arenas, Chile |
Discount expires Jan 30, 2026
| Cabin Category | Triple Veranda Suite | Deluxe Veranda | Family Veranda Suite | Grand Veranda Suite | Single Veranda |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Person Price in USD | $22,995 | $27,995 | $27,995 | $33,795 | $33,795 |
| Discount | $2000 Save | $2000 Save | $2000 Save | $2000 Save | |
| Discounted Per Person Price | $22,995 | $25,995 | $25,995 | $31,795 | $31,795 |
| Availability | Full | Open | Limited | Open | Open |
Dec 27 – Jan 3, 2026 – 2027 (8 days)
| Start: | Punta Arenas, Chile |
| End: | Punta Arenas, Chile |
| Cabin Category | Triple Veranda Suite | Deluxe Veranda | Family Veranda Suite | Grand Veranda Suite | Single Veranda |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Person Price in USD | $24,795 | $29,795 | $29,795 | $35,795 | $35,795 |
| Availability | Full | Open | Full | Open | Limited |
Dec 22 – Dec 29, 2026 (8 days)
| Start: | Punta Arenas, Chile |
| End: | Punta Arenas, Chile |
| Cabin Category | Triple Veranda Suite | Deluxe Veranda | Family Veranda Suite | Grand Veranda Suite | Single Veranda |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Person Price in USD | $24,795 | $29,795 | $29,795 | $35,795 | $35,795 |
| Availability | Full | Open | Full | Open | Limited |
Availability & prices are subject to change at anytime. Please contact us for the real time availability & prices.
Adventure Options
Solo Travelers
An expedition cruise to the Polar regions is a fantastic trip for solo travelers. On most ships, there is the option to share a cabin with another guest of the same gender to keep the pricing down. Solo occupancy cabins are also an option for guests who prefer to have their own space. Please reach out for more information and pricing for solo travelers.
