Douglas Mawson

Douglas Mawson offers 76 staterooms and suites designed for warmth, comfort, and practicality. Each features an en-suite bathroom, seating area, and flexible twin-or-double configuration. Interconnecting cabins suit families or groups, while Balcony Suites provide private outdoor space and premium amenities ideal for extended voyages.

The main restaurant offers open-seating dining with menus inspired by fresh regional ingredients. Daily meals include international and locally influenced dishes, complemented by complimentary house wines, beers, and soft drinks at dinner. Tea, coffee, and snacks are available throughout the day.

Public spaces include a light-filled observation lounge, library, and science centre. Outdoor decks provide excellent wildlife viewing, while the atrium delivers sweeping forward-facing views. Guests also enjoy a boutique, medical centre, and mudroom for excursion preparation.

After a day of adventure, unwind in the wellness area featuring a sauna, gym, and outdoor hot tubs. Spa treatments and yoga sessions are offered during sea days, ensuring balance between exploration and relaxation.

Rather than traditional shows, Douglas Mawson focuses on enrichment. Daily presentations by expedition leaders and guest experts cover geology, wildlife, and polar history. Evenings are relaxed, with social gatherings in the lounge and informal recaps of the day’s discoveries.

Although primarily tailored for adult travellers, families with older children are welcome. Interconnecting cabins and engaging educational activities make the Douglas Mawson ideal for multi-generational adventure.