Your Journey, One Moment at a Time
A Journey to the Last Place on Earth
Antarctica is not a destination you stumble upon.
It is a place you earn the right to experience and only once in a lifetime!
This journey takes you beyond conventional travel to the world’s most remote and pristine continent, where silence is profound, landscapes feel otherworldly, and nature reigns supreme. By flying directly into Antarctica and cruising through its icy waterways aboard a purpose-built expedition vessel, you bypass days at sea and step straight into the heart of the White Continent.
Designed for discerning travellers who value depth over spectacle, this is a rare opportunity to experience Antarctica in comfort, intimacy, and quiet awe. A journey that does not seek to impress, but inevitably does.
Journey Highlights
Fly Straight to Antarctica
Avoid the long and unpredictable Drake Passage by flying directly into Antarctica, maximising your time on the continent itself. This pioneering air-cruise model transforms what was once an arduous expedition into an elegant and efficient exploration.
Walk the Last Untouched Continent
Step ashore daily by Zodiac to explore ice-covered landscapes, sculpted glaciers, and remote polar beaches. Each landing is guided by expert expedition leaders, allowing you to experience Antarctica up close, safely, and responsibly.
Wildlife Encounters, Unscripted
Observe vast penguin colonies, seals resting on ice floes, and whales surfacing beside the ship. In Antarctica, wildlife encounters are not staged or scheduled—they unfold naturally, in their purest form.
Sail Through Ice and Silence
Cruise through narrow channels and iceberg-filled bays, where towering ice formations drift past in complete stillness. From the deck or the observation lounge, Antarctica reveals itself slowly, powerfully, and without interruption.
A Purpose-Built Expedition Vessel
Travel aboard a modern polar-class ship designed specifically for Antarctic exploration. With spacious cabins, private balconies, and panoramic observation areas, the vessel offers comfort without distraction, keeping the focus firmly on the landscape beyond.
Guided by Polar Experts
An experienced expedition team brings Antarctica to life through guided excursions and onboard insights, sharing their deep knowledge of polar ecosystems, geology, and history. Their presence ensures every experience is informed, meaningful, and enriching.
A Rare and Limited Experience
With a very limited number of guests onboard, this journey offers a level of intimacy rarely found in Antarctic travel. There are no crowds here, only a small group of explorers sharing a truly extraordinary experience.
Journey at a Glance
29 June – 5 July 2026 | A Limited Edition Journey by Away&Co
DAY
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Arrive in southern Chile and join fellow explorers for a private briefing that sets the tone for the extraordinary journey ahead.
Your Antarctic Residence at Sea
Purpose-built. Polar-perfect. Utterly uncompromising.
Magellan Discoverer is the newest and most advanced addition to the Antarctica21 fleet, purpose-built to redefine the Antarctic air-cruise experience. Crafted in Chile and launching service in 2026, the vessel is fully compliant with the latest Polar Code standards, ensuring both safety and performance in one of the most remote environments on Earth.
Every cabin aboard Magellan Discoverer features a private balcony, offering uninterrupted views of ice, sea, and sky. Thoughtfully designed for comfort after days of exploration, cabins include a king-size bed convertible into twin beds, individual climate control, a dedicated sitting area, ample storage, and a private en-suite bathroom with shower.
Public spaces are designed to enhance both exploration and reflection. A panoramic observation lounge and presentation room equipped with advanced audiovisual technology allow for expert briefings and immersive storytelling. Guests also enjoy a spacious dining room, bar, library, meeting room, gym, medical clinic, and a sauna with open views to the Antarctic landscape.
The ship’s top deck features a 360-degree walking track, offering unparalleled vantage points for wildlife sightings and sweeping polar scenery. With a fleet of 10 Zodiacs, Magellan Discoverer enables fast, efficient landings, allowing all guests to disembark simultaneously and maximize time on shore during daily excursions.
Purpose-built, meticulously designed, and uncompromising in its intent, Magellan Discoverer is not just a vessel, it is an essential part of the Antarctic experience itself.
