Douglas Mawson: The Complete Photo Album
Step aboard the Douglas Mawson, Aurora Expeditions‘ purpose-built expedition ship, designed to explore the world’s most remote regions with cutting-edge technology, refined comfort, and a true spirit of adventure.
Entering service in 2025, the ship is named after the renowned Australian explorer Sir Douglas Mawson. It combines the revolutionary Ulstein X-BOW® design with sustainable technologies, enabling exceptional performance while navigating Antarctica, the Arctic, and some of the planet’s most remote wilderness destinations.
Take a tour of every indoor and outdoor area aboard this state-of-the-art expedition vessel. Discover the Cape Denison Restaurant and the Top Deck Restaurant, where expertly crafted cuisine is served with spectacular views; the Lecture Room & Lounge, the hub for presentations by expedition experts and naturalists; and the Science Center, where guests can deepen their understanding of the extraordinary environments they explore. The Lower Glass Atrium Lounge and the Observation Lounge provide panoramic spaces perfect for relaxing while taking in breathtaking polar scenery. On board, you’ll also find a stylish Bar, a fully equipped Gym, and the Pool Deck, offering the perfect places to unwind and recharge after a day of exploration.
Douglas Mawson
Douglas Mawson
Douglas Mawson
Douglas Mawson
Douglas Mawson
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Douglas Mawson_Interiors
Douglas Mawson_Interiors
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Douglas Mawson_Shop
Deck 5 – Cape Denison Restaurant
Deck 5 – Cape Denison Restaurant
Deck 5 – Cape Denison Restaurant
Deck 5 – Cape Denison Restaurant
Deck 5 – Cape Denison Restaurant
Deck 5 – Cape Denison Restaurant
Deck 5 – Cape Denison Restaurant
Deck 5 – Cape Denison Restaurant
Deck 5 – Lecture Room and Lounge
Deck 5 – Lecture Room and Lounge
Deck 5 – Lecture Room and Lounge
Deck 5 – Lecture Room and Lounge
Deck 5 – Lower Glass Atrium Lounge
Deck 5 – Lower Glass Atrium Lounge
Deck 5 – Lower Glass Atrium Lounge
Deck 5 – Lower Glass Atrium Lounge
Deck 5 – Lower Glass Atrium Lounge
Deck 5 – Lower Glass Atrium Lounge
Deck 5 – Lower Glass Atrium Lounge
Deck 5 – Lower Glass Atrium Lounge
Deck 5 – Science Center
Deck 5 – Science Center
Deck 5 – Science Center
Deck 5- Bar
Deck 5- Bar
Deck 5- Bar
Deck 5- Bar
Deck 5- Bar
Deck 6 – Library
Deck 6 – Library
Deck 6 – Library
Deck 6 – Library
Deck 7 – Gym
Deck 7 – Gym
Deck 7 – Seating Area
Deck 7 – Seating Area
Deck 7 – Seating Area
Deck 7 – Seating Area
Deck 7 – Seating Area
Deck 7 – Seating Area
Deck 7 – Swimming pool
Deck 7 – Swimming pool
Deck 7 – Swimming pool
Deck 7 – Swimming pool
Deck 7 – Swimming pool
Deck 7 – Swimming pool
Deck 7 – Swimming pool
Deck 7 – Swimming pool
Deck 8 – Observation Lounge
Deck 8 – Observation Lounge
Deck 8 – Observation Lounge
Deck 8 – Observation Lounge
Deck 8 – Observation Lounge
Deck 8 – Observation Lounge
Deck 8 – Observation Lounge
Deck 8 – Observation Lounge
Deck 8 – The Hut – Top-Deck Restaurant
Deck 8 – The Hut – Top-Deck Restaurant
Deck 8 – The Hut – Top-Deck Restaurant
Deck 8 – The Hut – Top-Deck Restaurant
Deck 8 – The Hut – Top-Deck Restaurant
Deck 8 – The Hut – Top-Deck Restaurant
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Douglas Mawson_Zodiacs
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