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Antarctica
Emperor Penguin Facts
George Clooney looks good in a tuxedo, but he’s got nothing compared to one of our favourite Antarctic species: the …
What makes the Weddell Sea region so special?
Dr. Roger Kirkwood is an Expedition Leader, Naturalist and polar expert who has been exploring the polar regions for over 30 years. …
Life Changing Antarctica 2024-25 Season Unveiled
Welcome to the most comprehensive Antarctic 2024-25 program With the release our brand new 2024/2025 itineraries and brochure, there has …
Top 5 Reasons To Include South Georgia On Your Antarctic Expedition
Unknown to most, the Antarctic region stretches wider than its mainland and actually includes a number of island chains dotted …
Short Trips, Big Adventures
Whether you’re a busy professional, family on a budget, intrepid traveller wanting to add a small ship expedition to a …
Top 10 Bucket List Experiences in Antarctica
Antarctica has been captivating adventurers for centuries – long before it was discovered. Greek philosophers knew that there must be …
Antarctica Christmas Cruise: 10 Reasons To Join
Experience a Christmas, so unique, different and memorable that you will remember it for the rest of your life, only …
Solo Adventure Vacations: Why You Should Go
Enjoy the company of like-minded people, explore endlessly at your own pace or push your limits with adventure. Whether you’re …
Late Season Antarctica: Why I like Antarctic trips in March
It’s fantastic – you have the real Antarctica, and you have it all to yourself. Dr. Roger Kirkwood March is …
Scuba Diving in Antarctica
Apart from spider crabs, peacock worms, dogfish, crabs, sea squirts, soft corals, sea butterflies, giant kelp walls and many species …
When is the best time to go to Antarctica?
When you decide to go on a voyage to Antarctica, one of the first decisions you need to make is …
Our Top Picks for the Sylvia Earle’s First Season
To celebrate the inaugural season of the Sylvia Earle, we’ve selected our top picks of adventures you could experience to …
Why Sir Ernest Shackleton’s 100 year legacy lives on
Wednesday 5 January 2022 marked the 100th anniversary of the death of one of the greatest polar pioneers, Sir Ernest Shackleton. …
Which Antarctic expedition is right for me? A Guide to our Antarctic Itineraries
Not sure which Antarctic itinerary is right for you? Here’s our guide to Antarctica’s regions. Ways to Explore Antarctica Whether …
Sea Kayaking in Antarctica
Sea kayaking in Antarctica is one of the best and most enjoyable ways to immerse yourself in the frozen seventh continent. To the …
6 New Ways to Explore Antarctica in 2023 & 2024
With the release of our new Antarctic, Arctic & Global Season Brochure, we are offering 6 new ways to explore …
Bucket-list destinations to suit every traveller
Because Aurora Expeditions visits some of the most unique places in the world, compiling this list of bucket-list destinations wasn’t …
What to pack for a trip to the polar regions
When packing for your holiday, do you have trouble deciding between what to take versus leave at home? If so, …
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, …
Stories from Antarctica: I pinched myself to see that I wasn’t dreaming
Here’s Karen Hollands’ top insights from her recent expedition to Antarctica. This was my first time travelling to Antarctica, and …
Stories from Antarctica: An expedition like no other
Amelya Grey, Aurora Expeditions BDM, on why her recent Antarctic Explorer voyage was an expedition like no other. Antarctica – …
Snorks have more fun… In Antarctica!
Thinking about going snorkelling in Antarctica? Here’s a first-timer’s experience exploring ice-speckled bays on a recent Antarctic Explorer expedition. It …
Howard’s Top 5 Tips for Antarctic First-Timers
First time travelling to Antarctica? Here’s Howard’s top 5 tips to make the most of your expedition. About Howard Whelan …
The Things to Know Before you Go: Travelling with Confidence in 2022
Get back to adventure and travel with confidence in 2022! Here are the answers to your top travel questions and …
