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Douglas Mawson

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.


Douglas Mawson

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 154 adventurers to the world’s wildest places in smooth, quiet comfort. It boasts our most extensive range of staterooms yet, including a range of single staterooms.

The Douglas Mawson’s inaugural season will mark Aurora Expeditions’ return to East Antarctica for the first time in 15 years, with new itineraries to include a Mawson’s Antarctica voyage to East Antarctica in honour of the ship’s namesake, departing from Hobart, a semi-circumnavigation of Antarctica, and immersive explorations of the Subantarctic Islands.

Ship Features
Highly qualified and experienced expedition team and international crew.
• The Douglas Mawson is at the cutting edge of nautical technology: robust and powerful - the ultimate base camp for off-ship adventures.
• The latest Ulstein X-BOW® hull allows the ship to pierce through waves to maintain speed of travel thus offering faster, more comfortable travel, lower fuel consumption and reduced emissions.
• All staterooms feature twin or king bedding, with single staterooms featuring single bed configuration and private bathrooms. 79% of staterooms include a private balcony. Over 58 interconnecting Balcony Staterooms. Two staterooms can accommodate a third person (triple and single share on request).
• Observation lounge and viewing platforms offer spectacular panoramic views of scenery and wildlife.
• Purpose-built activity preparation areas including two Zodiac embarkation areas for fast and safe transition off the ship as you embark on multiple daily excursions.
• State-of-the-art lecture theater, Citizen Science Center and library. In between landings, enjoy our jacuzzis and pool or experience our gym & sauna.
• With huge windows and superb views to the front of the ship, the library or the atrium lounge is the perfect place to sit with a drink and watch for wildlife or admire impressive scenery.
• Starlink Wi-Fi - Free

Technical Information

Ulstein X-Bow® hull, safe return to port technology, dynamic positioning, and Zero Speed™ Stabilizers.

Capacity: Maximum of 154 passengers
Expedition team: 13 to 23^
Hotel team: 47 to 56^
Deck & Engine Crew: 24
Staterooms: 86
Decks: 8
Year built: 2025
Chart Class: A1 Ice Class
Length: 104.4m
Breadth: 18.4m
Draught: 5.1m
Average Speed: 10-12 Knots
Full Speed: 15.5 Knots – maximum speed only
used in case of emergencies
Tonnage: GT 8500
Registry: Madeira, Portugal
Voltage: 220V, 60HZ AC. Universal plug

Cabins

Aurora Stateroom Single

Aurora Stateroom Superior Single

Aurora Stateroom Twin

Aurora Stateroom Superior

Balcony Stateroom Category C

Balcony Stateroom Cat. A – Solo

Balcony Stateroom Category B

Balcony Stateroom Category A

Balcony Stateroom Superior

Junior Suite

Captain’s Suite

Aurora Stateroom Triple

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