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Antarctica 2025-2026 Season Highlights | Aurora Expeditions
Aurora Expeditions has delivered its largest Antarctic season to date, operating 30 voyages, facilitating an estimated 819 landings, and welcoming a 30% increase in expeditioners, representing 56 nationalities. (more…)
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As Earth Day approaches (April 22, 2026), Aurora Expeditions is ushering in a new era for responsible exploration, pairing voyages to the world’s most fragile environments with meaningful, measurable sustainability efforts. (more…)
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Following overwhelming demand for its sold-out 2027 Antarctica: Through the Lens voyage, Aurora Expeditions has unveiled a new Arctic photography expedition—Iceland & East Greenland: Through the Lens—now on sale for 2027. (more…)
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As travelers continue to gravitate towards smaller ships and more immersive moments at sea, Aurora Expeditions is preparing for its first small ship cruising season, marking a step forward for the cruise line as it now touches 26 countries across all seven continents. (more…)
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With the Winter Olympics capturing global attention and audiences rediscovering their love of snow sports, one of the most exhilarating – and least accessible – places in the world to ski is Antarctica. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions has partnered with Thermal Imaging of Polar Ice (TIPI) founder Joe Muise, to bring a new Citizen Science initiative to life onboard its expedition fleet, using thermal imaging technology to help deepen understanding of polar ice and environmental change. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions has announced the appointment of Madeline Georgiadis as Global Director of PR & Communications, strengthening the company’s global marketing and communications as it enters its next phase of growth. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions has appointed Sue Haefner as Director of Trade Marketing, North America, strengthening the company’s trade marketing and advisor engagement capabilities across the region. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions is marking 35 years of pioneering expedition travel with a special 35th anniversary offer, featuring savings of up to 35% on a selection of thoughtfully curated expeditions across Antarctica, the Arctic and Small Ship journeys through culturally rich coastlines and remote island regions in 2026 and 2027. (more…)
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ExpeditioinCruising.com understands that Greg Mortimer, who founded Aurora Expeditions in 1992 has been airlifted off the brand new Douglas Mawson after a “medical episode”. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions unveiled its newest expedition ship, the Douglas Mawson, on Sydney Harbour last Thursday in a spectacular christening and naming ceremony that paid tribute to one of Australia’s greatest explorers and to a bold new era of adventure travel. (more…)
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Building on its 35-year legacy of responsible exploration, the report details Aurora’s measurable progress, reaffirming the company’s commitment to exploration that actively protects the places it visits. (more…)
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Award-winning expedition travel company Aurora Expeditions has today unveiled its Antarctica 2027–28 season, featuring 34 transformative voyages that continue to redefine small-ship adventure across the world’s last great wilderness. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions is inviting travelers to experience the raw beauty, culture, and natural wonders of Northern Europe — from the windswept coastlines of Scotland and Iceland to Norway’s dramatic fjords and the ethereal glow of the Northern Lights. (more…)
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In an industry-first, Aurora Expeditions has partnered with UK environmental technology start-up Cleaner Seas Group to combat microplastic pollution. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions has announced a new sustainability collaboration with Australian climate-technology company CounterCurrent, integrating its pioneering AI-powered navigation system aboard the new Douglas Mawson. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions today (Oct. 14, 2025) announced a significant shift in its sustainability journey, moving away from traditional carbon offsetting toward a circular impact model focused on decarbonization and regeneration. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions today announced that renowned explorer, author and environmental scientist Tim Jarvis AM will sail as Special Guest on the inaugural voyage of the company’s new ship, Douglas Mawson MV, on an expedition that will circumnavigate Tasmania. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions has launched its Beyond Borders Sale, giving travelers the chance to save up to 25%, plus receive a bonus US $2,500 air credit per person on select 2026 voyages booked between Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2025. (more…)
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Today (Sept. 25, 2025), Aurora Expeditions announced a historic achievement as its purpose-built expedition ship, Sylvia Earle MV, successfully transited the Bering Strait, completing what is officially recorded by the Scott Polar Research Institute at the University of Cambridge as the 100th passenger transit of the Northwest Passage. (more…)
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SunStone Maritime Group A/S, the world’s largest tonnage provider to the expedition cruise industry, has announced the delivery of the seventh and final vessel in this first series of newbuilds, the Douglas Mawson. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions has successfully completed its first biofuel trial, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions is thrilled to announce the launch of its Small Ship Cruises 2027 Season, officially opening for sale today. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions has extended its highly popular Big Adventures, Bigger Savings offer on 2025/26 Antarctica voyages through Sept. 30, 2025. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions has announced a significant update to its Antarctica booking policy, now enabling travel advisors to price voyages in six currencies: USD, CAD, EUR, GBP, AUD, and NZD. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions is thrilled to announce two new appointments as part of its continued growth in the North American market. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions is proud to announce the successful completion of sea trials for its newest purpose-built vessel, Douglas Mawson. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions is inviting adventurous travelers to experience the raw beauty and wonder of Antarctica with an exclusive limited-time offer: save up to 40% on select 2025/26 Antarctica voyages. (more…)
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For solo travelers seeking extraordinary adventure, Aurora Expeditions offers the perfect balance of independence, community, and connection with nature. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions has unveiled its Arctic & Beyond 2027 season, featuring 25 transformative voyages across some of the most remote and awe-inspiring destinations on Earth. (more…)
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For adventure seekers looking to explore the world’s most remote and pristine regions, the ship they travel on is just as important as the destination. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions has launched its first small ship season, with all four voyages to the Mediterranean selling out well in advance of departure. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions is proud to announce that Lola Akinmade Åkerström, an international bestselling author, keynote speaker, and award-winning travel photographer, will be hosting the Antarctic Direct: Fly the Drake Fly/Fly Women’s Only Expedition. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions, a world leader in small-ship expedition travel, is thrilled to announce that former NASA astronaut Dr. Sandra H. “Sandy” Magnus will be joining an upcoming voyage in August 2026, offering passengers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the world’s most remote destinations alongside a true space explorer. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions is pleased to announce the appointment of Jocelyn Black as Manager, Communications & Content. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions, a global leader in responsible and immersive small ship exploration, has announced the appointment of Samantha Gorin as Sales Director, Western USA and Key Accounts. (more…)
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One of the hottest travel trends of 2025 is embracing the “Bravecation,” meaning travelers are seeking more daring and transformative experiences that push them to step out of their comfort zones and engage in activities they typically wouldn’t. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions, a global leader in responsible and immersive small ship exploration, has announced the appointment of Stephanie Roles as Sales Director, Canada. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions, the B Corp-certified pioneering adventure travel company known for immersive and responsible small-ship exploration, is inviting travelers to embark on the ultimate adventure to Antarctica or the Arctic with exceptional Wave Season offers. (more…)
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In just one year, Aurora Expeditions, the B Corp-certified, Australian-owned adventure travel company, will welcome the inaugural season of the Douglas Mawson, its newest state-of-the-art, purpose-built expedition ship, designed to embody the pioneering spirit of its namesake, the legendary Australian geologist and explorer. (more…)
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