Dive into Wild and Remote Destinations
For more than 20 years, Aurora Expeditions has been pioneering scuba diving adventures in some of the world’s most extraordinary destinations, from the icy waters of Antarctica to the vibrant coral reefs of Costa Rica, Indonesia, and beyond.
Whether you're gliding past towering icebergs in the polar regions or exploring colourful reefs and historic shipwrecks in the tropics, each dive reveals a hidden world teeming with life and wonder. With a focus on safety, exploration, and environmental care, our expert-led programs offer a rare opportunity to encounter incredible marine ecosystems and return with stories few others can tell.
Polar Scuba Diving
In Antarctica, our scuba diving experiences invite you to explore an extraordinary underwater world shaped by ice and silence. Dive beneath the surface to discover glowing blue icebergs, dramatic ice walls, and elusive marine life in one of the most remote and pristine environments on Earth. Every dive in the polar regions is a rare and unforgettable adventure.
Tropical Scuba Diving
In destinations like Costa Rica, Indonesia, and Borneo, our scuba diving experiences invite you to explore vibrant coral reefs, uncover historic shipwrecks, and, in some locations, even swim between two continents. With rich marine life and endlessly fascinating underwater landscapes, each dive offers a new kind of adventure.
Scuba Diving FAQs
We limit our diving groups to a maximum of 6 divers in cold water destinations and 8 divers in warm water destinations. While you are in the water, your guide will be on board the Zodiac keeping a close eye on the group, ready to provide assistance and to give you advice and tips on how to maximise your experience on each of your dives.
You should be 14 or older to participate in our scuba diving program. Please note the minimum age required to complete most Junior Advanced Open Water Diver courses is 12. Drysuit Diver specialty courses require a minimum age of 10.
Aside from days at sea, we plan to dive up to twice per day. However, there are certain factors that are out of our control, including weather conditions and availability of anchorages. Voyage itineraries are only a guideline and safety is always the priority.
Weather can be hard to predict and can vary from day to day. Because of this, we often need to adjust our ‘itineraries’ to take advantage of favourable weather and ice conditions. Our flexible approach means we can alter the itinerary to incorporate wildlife sightings and other one-of-a-kind opportunities. Embracing the unexpected is part of the excitement of expedition-style travel. A flexible approach and a sense of humour will make the voyage more enjoyable for you and your fellow expeditioners.
Exclusive Zodiac cruising will be offered if the conditions for diving are not suitable.
What equipment is provided?
While diving is generally an equipment intensive activity, diving in polar regions requires an extensive amount of additional equipment because of the cold weather and water. On board we have two compressors, steel cylinders and lead weights. The cylinders we provide are steel 12.2 litres by Faber, with dual outlet valve, yoke and DIN compatible filled to 220 bar. Lead weights are available in 0.5, 1, 3 and 4 kilograms (1, 2, 6.6 and 9 pounds).
All divers must bring their own personal equipment. This will depend on where you are diving and a detailed list will be shared with you when you express interest in adding this activity to your voyage.
Aurora Expeditions is proud to have some of the world’s best dive masters on our staff, so you can rest assured that you are in safe hands. Our guides have dived all over the world and in some of the most remote and challenging locations. Our team of experienced Divemasters has over 20 years’ polar diving experience.
Your Divemaster will ensure that you adhere to Standard Safety Diving Practices at all times, provide you with detailed briefings and share best practice procedures to ensure a safe diving experience.