The Douglas Mawson has recently departed from its building yard in China after being delivered to SunStone Ships .

Set to embark on its maiden voyage in December, the ship is now on its way to Singapore as part of its delivery voyage.

Sailing for Aurora Expeditions under a long-term charter agreement , the Douglas Mawson will arrive at the port for a technical visit on Oct. 6, 2025.

The 8,076-ton ship is then expected to sail to Australia ahead of welcoming its first guests for an expedition cruise to Tasmania on Dec. 1, 2025.

Sailing roundtrip from Hobart, the 11-night cruise features visits to a series of destinations, such as South Bruny Island, Freycinet Peninsula and Recherche Bay.

Continuing its maiden season, the Douglas Mawson embarks on a series of expedition cruises to Ea

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