Aurora Expeditions Appoints Global Head of Sales
Aurora Expeditions, Australia’s leading expedition travel company, has today announced the appointment of David Tanguay, who joins the business as Global Head of Sales. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions Releases Inaugural Impact Report
Today, Australia’s leading expedition travel company, Aurora Expeditions, has released its inaugural Impact Report 2022-2023. (more…)
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AE Expeditions joins Bright as their Expedition Cruise and Polar Specialist
Australia’s award-winning expedition company, AE Expeditions (part of Aurora Expeditions), has been announced as the newest member of the Bright travel agent training consortia and will be joining its high-quality training events across the UK. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions is offering 50% saving on its “Patagonia Discovery Trek” when combined with an Antarctic 2023/24 voyage for a strictly limited time
Award-winning Australian expedition company, Aurora Expeditions, is offering travelers a journey of a lifetime when combining one of its Antarctic voyages with its awe-inspiring 10-day “Patagonia Discovery Trek”. (more…)
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The assets of bankrupt Vantage Travel draw interest. Two companies have expressed interest in its assets (Heritage Expeditions and Aurora Expeditions)
At least two companies have expressed interest in the assets of Vantage Travel, the Boston-based river and ocean cruise company that declared bankruptcy last week. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions’ Antarctic Explorer Express fits the bill with a limited-time offer
For busy travellers who wish to see and experience the Antarctic, Australia’s awarding-winning Aurora Expeditions has the perfect solution for those short on time. (more…)
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Explore the Antarctic Ocean with Aurora Expeditions on World Oceans Day. Offering limited time offers on select 2023/ 2024 Antarctic voyages in honor of World Oceans Day
Aurora Expeditions is offering special, limited-time-only offers on exceptional itineraries to Antarctica for the 2023 /2024 season for travelers to experience the spectacular Antarctic Ocean and its fascinating inhabitants. (more…)
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Win A Life-Changing Arctic Experience With Aurora Expeditions. Travelers can win a $37,390 value trip for two to explore an Arctic destination of their choice
Today, Aurora Expeditions, announced a competition where one lucky person will have the opportunity to win* a trip for two valued at US$37,390 on board one of its purpose-built intimate ships, the Greg Mortimer and recently launched Sylvia Earle in its Life-Changing Arctic Competition. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions Offers Limited Time Deals to Benefit Agents for their Arctic Voyages in 2023. Travel Agents will receive a $100 cash voucher for each new booking until June 30, 2023
Aurora Expeditions is giving travelers more opportunity to discover the mesmerizing beauty, enthralling history, and fascinating wildlife of the Arctic through three opportunities for savings. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions Launches New 2024-2025 Antarctica Program. New itineraries include exploring the Chilean Fjords and following in Shackleton’s footsteps
Award-winning, Australian-owned expedition travel company Aurora Expeditions, has released its 2024-2025 Antarctic program packed with 25 voyages ranging from nine to 23 days in duration, visiting the Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Chilean Fjords. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions Officially Christens the Sylvia Earle in Antarctica. Aurora Expeditions introduces the Sylvia Earle to Dr Sylvia Earle
Earlier this week, Aurora Expeditions officially christened its newest purpose-built small ship, the Sylvia Earle alongside namesake and godmother, Dr. Sylvia Earle, who did the honors in Antarctica in recognition of the ship’s pioneering nature. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions to Expand its Boundaries in East Greenland by Exploring its Northern Reaches
True to its pioneering heritage, Aurora Expeditions aims to explore Greenland’s northernmost tip, a location not yet frequented by expedition cruises. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions’ Two Ships, the Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle, Meet for the First Time
Aurora Expeditions’ two ships met for the first time this week while in Antarctica, looking majestic in the icy landscape. Greg Mortimer, which launched in 2019, has visited the region for several Antarctic seasons. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions Releases The Ultimate 2023 Bucket List Travel Guide. Aurora Expeditions’ experts give their opinion on the best wild places to go, when and why
Award-winning expedition travel company Aurora Expeditions’ is helping simplify when and where to explore in 2023 with its informative Bucket List e-book, compiled with its Expedition Teams’ expertise. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions’ “Sylvia Earle” Departs for Antarctica. The Sylvia Earle inaugural sailing departs with CEO and filled to capacity
Aurora Expeditions’ second purpose-built small ship, “Sylvia Earle”, departed on her inaugural voyage from Ushuaia, Argentina on Dec. 10, 2022, heading to Antarctica. (more…)
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Antarctic Ambassador, Aurora Expeditions, Recognized on Antarctica Day
Expedition travel company, Aurora Expeditions, celebrates Antarctica Day on Dec. 1, sharing its passion for leading expeditions to the region for over 30 years while instilling a protective love of the destination in its passengers and creating life-long ambassadors in conservation. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions is offering single supplements savings for select sailings in 2023
Award-winning expedition travel company, Aurora Expeditions is feeling festive and is offering individual travellers solo savings on some of its most popular Arctic and global voyages when booked and deposited before December 31, 2022. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions launches the Sylvia Earle. Inaugural voyage from Ushuaia, Argentina to Antarctica on December 10, 2022
Aurora Expeditions has today launched its second purpose-built small ship, Sylvia Earle, which will embark on her inaugural voyage from Ushuaia, Argentina to Antarctica on December 10, 2022. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions Releases Its “Arctic & Beyond 2024” Program
Travel company, Aurora Expeditions, has released its latest Arctic & Beyond 2024 program featuring multi-destination voyages and experiences in some of the most remote and remarkable places on the planet. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions Founder to Lead Arctic Expedition. Join legendary explorer Greg Mortimer on a life-changing voyageof discovery to the Arctic
Award-winning adventure travel company Aurora Expeditionsis offering an exciting and unique opportunity to discover the natural wonders of the Arctic with one of world’s greatest explorers on board the state-of-the-art polar ship named after him. (more…)
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Sunstone Takes Delivery Of Infinity Class Vessels Ocean Odyssey And Sylvia Earle
SunStone Maritime Group A/S, the world’s largest tonnage provider to the expedition cruise industry, is pleased to announce the delivery of two INFINITY CLASS vessels, the OCEAN ODYSSEY, and the SYLVIA EARLE. (more…)
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Climate Warriors: Last Chance Opportunity For Travelers to Apply to Attend. In a world-first, Aurora Expeditions and ‘Hero of the Planet’ Dr. Sylvia Earle will host an Antarctic Climate Expedition in 2023
Antarctic Climate Expedition 2023 – Dr Sylvia Earle
Aurora Expeditions, Australia’s award-winning travel adventure company, is offering one final opportunity to join the world-first Antarctic Climate Expedition sailing Feb. 13 – 24, 2023, led by renowned oceanographer, marine biologist, explorer and conservationist Dr. Sylvia Earle aboard the new Sylvia Earle vessel. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions has announced new treks in Patagonia, with two 10-day itineraries, Patagonia Discovery Trek and Torres Del Paine Explorer
The award-winning Australian adventure travel company, Aurora Expeditions, has announced new treks in Patagonia, with the first voyage setting sail on Nov. 19, 2022. (more…)
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Become a World-Class Wildlife and Nature Photographer with Aurora Expeditions
Photography helps capture the beauty of the world that can tell a visual story just from a series of images. In celebration of National Photography Day on August 19, Aurora Expeditions invites guests to travel to the ‘White Continent’ aboard the Greg Mortimer or Sylvia Earle (debuting in November), where they will leave with more than just memories. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions Announces Special Guests Program who will be joining a variety of voyages for the remainder of 2022 and into 2023
Australia’s adventure travel company, Aurora Expeditions, has announced its upcoming program of Special Guests, who will be joining a variety of voyages for the remainder of 2022 and into 2023. (more…)
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Countdown to Antarctica 2022/23 – last chance deals with Aurora Expeditions
Australia’s adventure travel company, Aurora Expeditions, has announced fantastic last chance deals for its upcoming Antarctica 2022/23 season, commencing in three months’ time with the South Georgia & Antarctic Odyssey on 21st October. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions expands into French-speaking markets
Aurora Expeditions is continuing to grow its global presence with the announcement of the hire of Nicolas Bilek, who will drive Business Development for the expedition operator focused specifically on French-speaking markets including France, Belgium, Switzerland and Quebec. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions expands UK team with the addition of a new Business Development Manager, Katie Harber
Aurora Expeditions, the award-winning Australian adventure travel company, has announced it is growing its UK team with the addition of a new Business Development Manager, Katie Harber. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions partners with UpSchool to support Arctic education
Aurora Expeditions is partnering with UpSchool, an Australian-based education platform to educate students on the global importance of the Arctic. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions Announces 11 New Antarctica, Arctic and British Isles Voyages in 2023 and 2024
Australia’s 100% carbon neutral adventure travel company Aurora Expeditions has announced its 2023/2024 Antarctica season and 2023 Arctic and British Isles voyages aboard the new Sylvia Earle, giving intrepid travelers even more options to explore the white continent and beyond. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions Releases Limited Staterooms for Groundbreaking Antarctic Climate Expedition in February 2023
In honor of World Oceans Day, Australia’s award-winning, 100% carbon neutral travel adventure company Aurora Expeditions has released limited staterooms for its exclusive Antarctic Climate Expedition on Feb. 13, 2023. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions Announces Sylvia Earle Maiden Voyage and Christening by ‘Hero of the Planet’
Australia’s award-winning adventure travel company, Aurora Expeditions, announces its new, purpose-built expedition ship, the Sylvia Earle, will be making her debut voyage on the Subantarctic Safari Nov. 4-20 2022. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions appoints Michael Heath as new CEO. Aurora Expeditions, has announced that Michael Heath will join the company, taking on the role of CEO effective June 1
Michael Heath, a highly respected executive with 25 years of broad and extensive international experience, has been CEO of Surf Hardware International since 2014 and previously held key leadership and top management positions for global active outdoor brands including O’Neill, Hurley and Nike. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions celebrates successful Antarctica return
Aurora Expeditions, has recently completed its return season to Antarctica and
is celebrating a 100% success rate for its first season in almost two years*. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions expands North American team. Company hiring three new Business Development Managers
Aurora Expeditions has announced its North American operations are continuing to grow, with the company hiring three new Business Development Managers in a move to significantly expand its market presence. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions launches 2023 Arctic & Global Season with new itineraries and destinations
Aurora Expeditions, has today launched its 2023 Arctic & Global season and accompanying 2022-23 brochure, featuring several brand-new itineraries and exploration of an entirely new region. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions CEO Monique Ponfoort Announces Departure On A High
“Given our strong position, the talented teams driving our plans forward, and our successful return to operations, I feel that now is the best time to announce my plans to step away to pursue a new challenge,” commented Ponfoort. (more…)
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Tasmania: Cruise ship and festival spark Tas concern
Passengers on a cruise ship in Hobart are being held onboard and tested for COVID-19 after two confirmed cases. Tasmania’s Premier Peter Gutwein said the two people who tested positive on the “Coral Discoverer” have been removed from the vessel. (thewest.com.au)
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Aurora Expeditions appoints Hayley Peacock-Gower as Chief Marketing Officer in newly created role to drive brand growth
Australia’s adventure travel company Aurora Expeditions has named Hayley Peacock-Gower as its first-ever Chief Marketing Officer, a newly created role to drive global growth for the Aurora brand. (more…)
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SunStone/Aurora Expeditions’ “Sylvia Earle” Completed Sea Trials The Fourth Week Of October 2021
SunStone Ships, the largest tonnage provider in the expedition market, announced the successful Sea Trials of their fourth INFINITY-Class vessels. (more…)
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