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Antarctica
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 …
Dr. Sylvia Earle to Host World First Antarctica Climate Expedition
Registrations of Interest now Open for Dr. Sylvia Earle’s World-First Antarctic Climate Expedition “February 2023 will be a moment in …
Antarctica’s Top 10 Activities
What activities can you actually do in Antarctica? When you visit Antarctica there is more to do than just looking …
Download your own Arctic vs Antarctica Infographic
The Polar Difference They are at polar ends of the earth, but how different really is Antarctica to the Arctic? …
Is Antarctica a Country?
While there are no countries in Antarctica, seven nations have laid claim to parts of it: Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, France, Norway, Chile, and Argentina. The Antarctica Treaty, signed in 1959, brought nations together to share the continent in peace and cooperation.
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 …
