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Douglas Mawson
Douglas Mawson is a Aurora Expeditions cruise ship, in service since 2025. She carries 154 guests. She sails Antarctica, Mediterranean, Northern Europe itineraries.
About Douglas Mawson
Douglas Mawson is Aurora Expeditions' newest ship, delivered at a ceremony in Sydney in 2025 and named after the Australian geologist and Antarctic explorer whose ship Aurora also gave the company its name. Built by China Merchants Heavy Industry in Jiangsu, she is 104 meters long with eight decks and 86 cabins, and carries up to 154 guests on small ship cruises or 130 on expeditions. Aurora calls her the last of its line of purpose-built X-Bow ships, with lounges behind floor-to-ceiling windows and several open decks. Her 2027 schedule includes a long Antarctic voyage in January and Mediterranean and Irish small ship cruises in the European spring and summer.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Where she sails
- Antarcticaexpedition ships from Ushuaia, November to March
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
- Northern Europethe Baltic, British Isles and Iceland, May to September
Home port: Ushuaia, Argentina.
Flying in for your cruise?
Douglas Mawson sails from Ushuaia, Argentina. The airport is Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International (USH), with 1 lounge to wait in before you board.
The lounge at Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Ushuaia, ArgentinaQuick answers
Which cruise line operates Douglas Mawson?
Douglas Mawson is operated by Aurora Expeditions.
How big is Douglas Mawson?
Douglas Mawson measures 104 metres in length, with 8 decks.
How many passengers does Douglas Mawson carry?
Douglas Mawson carries 154 guests at double occupancy.
When did Douglas Mawson enter service?
Douglas Mawson entered service in 2025.
Where does Douglas Mawson sail?
Douglas Mawson sails Antarctica, Mediterranean and Northern Europe itineraries. Her home port is Ushuaia, Argentina.
Which airport should I fly into for Douglas Mawson?
Douglas Mawson sails from Ushuaia, Argentina. Fly into Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International (USH), which has 1 airport lounge listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Douglas Mawson?
Aurora Expeditions publishes the deck plans for Douglas Mawson; this page links to Deck plans.
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