Small-scale ships

The Antarctic21 offers you an exclusive Antarctic experience in the utmost comfort – and in less time! ​You’ll fly in just under two hours from Punta Arenas (Chile), past Cape Horn and across the almost mythical Drake Passage, to what is perhaps the most remote place on Earth: the coldest, highest, windiest, driest and most inhospitable continent, Antarctica! Step off the plane and begin your unique Antarctic cruise right here.

This new and modern expedition vessel has a capacity of 100 passengers and offers seven different categories of cabin. All cabins are equipped with a wardrobe, heating, a seating area and a private bathroom with a shower. The ship features a glass-enclosed observation lounge and a presentation room where the guides give talks and presentations. There is a library, a gym, a sauna and a medical room. The Magellan Explorer also has 10 zodiacs for going ashore.

The M/V Plancius is a small-scale vessel with just 53 cabins for 116 passengers. The cabins are comfortable and all have their own shower and toilet. The ship also has a restaurant and a lounge offering a stunning panoramic view. You can also enjoy the impressive natural beauty passing by from the deck. During an Antarctic expedition, the M/V Plancius has 7 expedition staff/guides on board, including 1 expedition leader.

The Hebridean Sky is a small cruise ship with capacity for 75 passengers. There are eight different types of suites, all of which feature a seating area, a private bathroom and a large window to allow you to enjoy the surroundings to the full. Some suites have a private balcony.
In ‘The Club’ lounge, you can enjoy a drink, whilst in the dedicated presentation lounge, guides and scientists will provide further insights into Antarctica. The Hebridean Sky also features a library, a restaurant and an outdoor café. This expedition ship is designed for an adventurous exploration of Antarctica.

The M/V Ortelius has just 53 cabins. With a maximum capacity of 116 passengers, it is classified as a small-scale Antarctic expedition vessel. It is a sturdy and reliable expedition vessel with the highest ice class (UL1, equivalent to 1A) and is therefore ideally suited to navigating through pack ice. During an Antarctic expedition, this ship has 8 expedition guides on board, including 1 expedition leader. The M/V Ortelius has 11 Zodiacs on board, 9 of which are used for ‘landings’ and 2 serve as spares.