Douglas Mawson

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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.

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

While enjoying the luxurious amenities onboard, you can rest assured that our aim to get you off the ship to explore the natural environment as much as possible through our unique activities program remains unchanged.

The Douglas Mawson’s inaugural season will mark AE 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.

The ultimate cruise experience blends elegant settings and extraordinary service on board with incredible natural surroundings ashore. The combination of Century Cruises’ years of experience in providing top-notch service and inspiring itineraries is paired with forward thinking and innovation. It has adopted new exciting amenities and developed vibration and noise reduction technologies as well eco-friendly features. We can always aim higher.

Deck Plans

<div class="deck-plan"><div class="deck-title">Deck 8</div><a href="#" class="deck-box w-inline-block w-lightbox"><div class="deck-open"><img src="https://assets-global.website-files.com/5c6564206c778dcf5efa6e89/5d8252e354c7bf3e740bd8ee_search-white.png" alt="" class="magnify"></div><img src="https://www.fothosting.co.uk/webflow/deckplans/ae-expeditions-douglas-mawson-deck-8.png"alt="" class="deck-image"><script type="application/json" class="w-json">{"items": [{"type": "image","_id": "1","fileName": "Sun Deck.png","origFileName": "Sun Deck.png","width": 2000,"height": 449,"fileSize": 128519,"url": "http://www.fothosting.co.uk/webflow/deckplans/ae-expeditions-douglas-mawson-deck-8.png"}],"group": "shipdeckplans"}</script></a></div><div class="deck-plan"><div class="deck-title">Deck 7</div><a href="#" class="deck-box w-inline-block w-lightbox"><div class="deck-open"><img src="https://assets-global.website-files.com/5c6564206c778dcf5efa6e89/5d8252e354c7bf3e740bd8ee_search-white.png" alt="" class="magnify"></div><img src="https://www.fothosting.co.uk/webflow/deckplans/ae-expeditions-douglas-mawson-deck-7.png"alt="" class="deck-image"><script type="application/json" class="w-json">{"items": [{"type": "image","_id": "1","fileName": "Sun Deck.png","origFileName": "Sun Deck.png","width": 2000,"height": 449,"fileSize": 128519,"url": "http://www.fothosting.co.uk/webflow/deckplans/ae-expeditions-douglas-mawson-deck-7.png"}],"group": "shipdeckplans"}</script></a></div><div class="deck-plan"><div class="deck-title">Deck 6</div><a href="#" class="deck-box w-inline-block w-lightbox"><div class="deck-open"><img src="https://assets-global.website-files.com/5c6564206c778dcf5efa6e89/5d8252e354c7bf3e740bd8ee_search-white.png" alt="" class="magnify"></div><img src="https://www.fothosting.co.uk/webflow/deckplans/ae-expeditions-douglas-mawson-deck-6.png"alt="" class="deck-image"><script type="application/json" class="w-json">{"items": [{"type": "image","_id": "1","fileName": "Sun Deck.png","origFileName": "Sun Deck.png","width": 2000,"height": 449,"fileSize": 128519,"url": "http://www.fothosting.co.uk/webflow/deckplans/ae-expeditions-douglas-mawson-deck-6.png"}],"group": "shipdeckplans"}</script></a></div><div class="deck-plan"><div class="deck-title">Deck 5</div><a href="#" class="deck-box w-inline-block w-lightbox"><div class="deck-open"><img src="https://assets-global.website-files.com/5c6564206c778dcf5efa6e89/5d8252e354c7bf3e740bd8ee_search-white.png" alt="" class="magnify"></div><img src="https://www.fothosting.co.uk/webflow/deckplans/ae-expeditions-douglas-mawson-deck-5.png"alt="" class="deck-image"><script type="application/json" class="w-json">{"items": [{"type": "image","_id": "1","fileName": "Sun Deck.png","origFileName": "Sun Deck.png","width": 2000,"height": 449,"fileSize": 128519,"url": "http://www.fothosting.co.uk/webflow/deckplans/ae-expeditions-douglas-mawson-deck-5.png"}],"group": "shipdeckplans"}</script></a></div><div class="deck-plan"><div class="deck-title">Deck 4</div><a href="#" class="deck-box w-inline-block w-lightbox"><div class="deck-open"><img src="https://assets-global.website-files.com/5c6564206c778dcf5efa6e89/5d8252e354c7bf3e740bd8ee_search-white.png" alt="" class="magnify"></div><img src="https://www.fothosting.co.uk/webflow/deckplans/ae-expeditions-douglas-mawson-deck-4.png"alt="" class="deck-image"><script type="application/json" class="w-json">{"items": [{"type": "image","_id": "1","fileName": "Sun Deck.png","origFileName": "Sun Deck.png","width": 2000,"height": 449,"fileSize": 128519,"url": "http://www.fothosting.co.uk/webflow/deckplans/ae-expeditions-douglas-mawson-deck-4.png"}],"group": "shipdeckplans"}</script></a></div><div class="deck-plan"><div class="deck-title">Deck 3</div><a href="#" class="deck-box w-inline-block w-lightbox"><div class="deck-open"><img src="https://assets-global.website-files.com/5c6564206c778dcf5efa6e89/5d8252e354c7bf3e740bd8ee_search-white.png" alt="" class="magnify"></div><img src="https://www.fothosting.co.uk/webflow/deckplans/ae-expeditions-douglas-mawson-deck-3.png"alt="" class="deck-image"><script type="application/json" class="w-json">{"items": [{"type": "image","_id": "1","fileName": "Sun Deck.png","origFileName": "Sun Deck.png","width": 2000,"height": 449,"fileSize": 128519,"url": "http://www.fothosting.co.uk/webflow/deckplans/ae-expeditions-douglas-mawson-deck-3.png"}],"group": "shipdeckplans"}</script></a></div>

Accommodation

Dining

One of the most important parts of any expedition is the food! Whatever adventures the day holds, you will be fuelled-up with hearty meals and delicious morning/afternoon teas cooked by our onboard chefs.

Enrichment

One of the great benefits of travelling with AE Expeditions is the number of optional activities that you can participate in. From kayaking and skiing to diving and climbing, these are one-in-a-lifetime opportunities that you need to take advantage of.

Entertainment

When you’re relaxing during a sea day or you have a little downtime on the ship between excursions, what is there to do onboard the Douglas Mawson? Plenty!

Kids & Teens

There are no dedicated children's facilities onboard the Douglas Mawson.

Health & Fitness

The Douglas Mawson features a host of amenities to help you connect with like-minded travellers and elevate your time onboard our floating base camp for adventure. After a long day of exploring, head to the back deck to swim in the heated outdoor swimming pool, find a sun bed to read on, or soak in one of two Jacuzzis. Work up a sweat in the gym before unwinding in the sauna, resolve to learn something new in the Citizen Science Centre, then enjoy a delicious meal with new and old friends in one of two restaurants. Or, with multiple observation areas throughout the ship, simply relax in comfort while you keep watch for wildlife or incredible landscapes unfold before you.

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