Americas first hybrid expedition ship

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Antarctica21 launches hybrid-electric Magellan Discoverer for the 2026–27 season.

The first hybrid-electric exploration cruise ship constructed in the Americas, Magellan Discoverer, has been launched, according to Antarctica21. Reservations are now being accepted through early 2028 for the 2026–2027 Antarctic season, when the ship will go into operation. The next step in Antarctica21’s small-ship development is Magellan Discoverer, which was built in Chile and built especially for the airline’s air…