Aurora Expeditions Blog
Aurora Expeditions named World’s Leading Polar Expedition Operator 2020
Aurora Expeditions are absolutely thrilled to have received one of the highest honours in global travel and tourism, named “The …
Who owns Antarctica?
Antarctica doesn’t belong to anyone. There is no single country that owns Antarctica. Instead, Antarctica is governed by a group …
How can we help endangered penguins in Antarctica?
As a group, penguins are one of the two most threatened seabird species in the world. According to Birdlife International, …
Are seals endangered in Antarctica?
All six seal species’ found living in Antarctica are classified as ‘least concern’ by the International Union for Conservation of …
Why are there no penguins in the Arctic?
The Arctic is a bird-lover’s paradise. The bird cliffs of Iceland and Norway are some of the busiest, most bustling …
10 fun facts about Antarctica
Antarctica is truly unlike anywhere else on earth. Find out why with these 10 fun (and a little surprising) facts …
Honouring Women Conservationists on International Women’s Day
The Sylvia Earle will be dedicated to leading women conservationists At Aurora Expeditions, we are celebrating International Women’s Day 2021 …
Why is Antarctica colder than the Arctic?
Antarctica and the Arctic are the two coldest places on earth. The polar regions are known for their vast, glittering …
Where is the Arctic?
The Arctic brings to mind encounters with unique wildlife, fascinating history and living cultures, remote hikes across untracked tundra, and …
A comparison: Arctic vs Antarctica
Antarctica and the Arctic have many things in common: they’re both cold, icy and home to an array of wonderful …
What Animals Live in Antarctica?
Sub-zero temperatures, months of darkness and some of the strongest winds on Earth. How does life survive in this vast …
Are there polar bears in Antarctica? No – find out why.
Do polar bears live in Antarctica? Polar bears live in the Arctic, but not Antarctica. Down south in Antarctica you’ll …
Antarctica in March: Why I like Antarctic trips in March
March is ‘late-season’ for voyages to Antarctica: night times grow out of the endless summer days; the air freshens; dustings …
How cold is Antarctica?
Antarctica is the coldest place on earth. Colder than the Arctic and the Andes, even colder than the summit of …
Is Antarctica a desert? YES. Find out why
When most people imagine Antarctica they think of a cold continent covered in ice. And they’re right. In fact, 90% …
About Sylvia Earle
Our new ship honours Sylvia Earle’s commitment to the planet Dr. Sylvia Earle is a legendary marine biologist, oceanographer, explorer, …
Our new ship – the Sylvia Earle
Our new ship, the Sylvia Earle Our new ship honours Sylvia Earle, an accomplished marine biologist, oceanographer, conservationist and explorer; …
Cruise or hiking Patagonia – Which is right for you?
“I climbed a path and from the top looked up-stream towards Chile. I could see the river, glinting and sliding …
Webinar: Explore the natural beauty of Greenland
Watch our webinar on Greenland below where local Greenland specialist, Bettina Ovgaard talks about Greenlandic traditions, culture, everyday life, and …
Do people live in Antarctica?
Antarctica is known for being the highest, driest, coldest and windiest continent on earth. So perhaps it won’t come as …
Spitsbergen birdlife to spot on your Arctic cruise
The isle of Spitsbergen in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard is one of our favourite destinations, with jaw-dropping landscapes and …
Top things to do in Aberdeen before your Arctic Circle Cruise
Perched at the top of Britain, Scotland is characterised by its historic cities, winding roads and rugged terrain. The city …
Aurora Expeditions celebrate World Oceans Day!
Have you ever stopped to think about how amazing our oceans are? From generating the majority of the oxygen we …
Discovering Scotland’s wild islands
When you first think of Scotland, you’ll likely think of the big cities such as Edinburgh and Glasgow, as well …
King Penguin Fun Facts & Information
On an adventure to Antarctica and the Subantarctic islands with Aurora Expeditions, there is one animal that almost everyone wants …
The wonders of wild outdoor Scotland according to Robyn Mundy
When I was first asked to work on Aurora’s ‘Wild Islands of Scotland’ voyages, I confess to being a tad …
