Small-scale ships

The Antarctica21 offers you an exclusive Antarctic experience in a very comfortable way and in less time! You will fly in less than 2 hours from Punta Arenas (Chile), over Cape Horn and the almost mythical Drake Passage, to perhaps the most remote place on earth, the coldest, highest, most windy, driest and most inhospitable continent, Antarctica! Get off the plane and start your unique Antarctic cruise here. 

This new and modern expedition ship has capacity for 100 passengers and the cabins consist of 7 different categories. All cabins are equipped with a wardrobe, heating, sitting area and a private bathroom with shower. The ship has a glass-enclosed observation lounge and a presentation room where the guides give lectures and presentations. There is a library, gym, sauna and medical room. The Magellan Explorer also has 10 zodiacs for landing. 

The M/V Plancius is a small ship with only 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 with a beautiful panoramic view. Also on deck you can enjoy the impressive scenery that passes by. The M/V Plancius has 7 expedition staff/guides on board during an Antarctic expedition, including 1 expedition leader.

The M/V Ortelius has only 53 cabins. With a maximum of 116 passengers this is called a small Antarctic expedition ship. It is a tough and solid expedition ship with the highest ice class (UL1 which equals 1A) and is therefore very suitable to sail 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 of which 9 are used for the so-called 'landing' and 2 serve as reserve. 

The Hebridean Sky is a small cruise ship that accommodates 75 passengers. There are eight different types of suites, all of which have a sitting area, private bathroom and a large window to enjoy the scenery. Some suites have a private balcony. In 'The Club' lounge, you can enjoy a drink and in the special presentation lounge, guides and scientists explain more about Antarctica. Furthermore, the Hebridean Sky has a library, restaurant and an outdoor café. This expedition ship is equipped for an adventurous exploration of Antarctica.