The Douglas Mawson 

 

If you’ve followed along in previous newsletters, it’s no secret that I personally adore expedition cruising. There’s nothing like it. Which is why I can’t help but share the latest, crazy-exciting announcement of a new state-of-the-art ship, the Douglas Mawson. 
 

Adventure has a new name!  

 

Named after the legendary Australian geologist and explorer, this new small ship embodies Mawson’s pioneering spirit and is designed for global discovery. The Douglas Mawson takes on average, 154 adventurers to the world’s wildest place. 

There are 11 different types of cabins, including a range of spacious single berth cabins, featuring elegant Nordic interior design. 

With April being Earth Month. the timing of introducing the Douglas Mawson newest streamlined Ulstein X-BOW® is fitting. This revolutionary design cuts through swell, offering unrivalled stability on ocean crossings and helps reduce fuel consumption. 

It’s one of many sustainability features in-keeping-with responsible travel. 

The Expedition Team’s aim is always to get you off the ship, exploring the natural environment as much as possible. When on the ship, a heated pool, jacuzzies, sauna, multiple observation areas with 270-to-360-degree views are all yours.  

The Douglas Mawson’s inaugural season, marks Aurora Expeditions’ return to East Antarctica for the first time in 15 years! The season begins December 1st, 2025. 

These sailings are the ‘candy’ of Expedition itineraries and will make your Expedition heart skip a beat, or possibly an atrial fib moment.  😊 

Australia - Coastal Tasmania  

New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands 

Ross Sea Odyssey 

This sailing requires a drum-roll, and marching band… 

EPIC ANTARCTIC: Crossing the 7th Continent Dunedin, New Zealand to Ushuaia, Argentina 

This sailing will take you to where no other human has set foot!  

Booking 18+ months out may sound crazy, but reservations are moving quickly for these expeditions following the footsteps of Mr. Mawson.   

Let me know if your quickly-beating-expedition-heart wants to be one of 154 travellers and ready to explore undiscovered, remote corners of planet earth. 

Yours in Expedition Excitement 

Diane