Discovery Mast Climb
NEW Discovery Mast Climb Experience
Prepare for the latest exhilarating experience aboard RRS Discovery! Ascend on a thrilling journey as you climb the ship’s historic rigging in the footsteps of the 1901 crew, scaling the towering fore-mast of Captain Scott’s famous Antarctic ship, in a feat of courage rewarding you with unparalleled views over RRS Discovery and its home city, before zip-lining over 40 metres back to Dundee’s rejuvenated waterfront.
What is the Discovery Mast Climb?
Climb 25 metres as your heart races and you imagine choppy Southern Oceans below, for a truly one-of-a-kind experience combining immense bravery, skill and remarkable history.
The course has been carefully designed by Zone Events – the team behind the Kelpies Experience and the Forth Bridge Abseil – to emulate the real conditions and challenges faced by Scott, Shackleton and the crew of RRS Discovery during their Antarctic expedition 124 years ago; from climbing authentic rigging to navigating the same narrow pathways above deck, participants will gain a sense of the physical effort, exposure and perspective experienced by the original explorers on their journeys South.
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FAQs
When can I buy tickets?
Tickets will go on sale later this summer and will be available through Dundee Heritage Trust / Discovery Point. Sign up to the Dundee Heritage Trust mailing list to be among the first to know when ticket sales go live!
When does the Discovery Mast Climb open to the public?
The first dates for public participation of the Discovery Mast Climb are yet to be announced but will be in Autumn 2025.
What is the minimum age?
Participants aged 10+ will be able to take part in the Discovery Mast Climb.
Where is the Discovery Mast Climb?
You will find the Discovery Mast Climb aboard RRS Discovery, Dundee, Scotland, from Autumn 2025.
