ASENAV delivers Magellan Explorer
Magellan Explorer was delivered to Antarctica21 last weekend following ‘satisfying’ test results, Monica Randriamialy, marketing manager, Antarctica21 told Seatrade Cruise News.
October 17, 2019
The 100-passenger ship will sail from Valdivia Chile, where she was built by ASENAV shipyard, to Punta Arenas at the end of the month.
She will be officially named November 8 in Punta Arenas and will sail her maiden voyage to Antarctica November 28.
Custom-built to the latest Polar Code specifications, the ship features a glass-enclosed observation lounge and presentation room with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, dining room, bar, library, meeting room, gym, sauna and medical clinic.
Closer to nature
The forward-facing observation deck leads to the bow of the ship, allowing passengers a closer view of marine wildlife.
The ship has a fleet of 10 Zodiacs for quick passenger disembarkation for wildlife experiences.
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