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Antarctica

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Emperor Penguin Facts

George Clooney looks good in a tuxedo, but he’s got nothing compared to one of our favourite Antarctic species: the …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Scuba Diving in Antarctica

Apart from spider crabs, peacock worms, dogfish, crabs, sea squirts, soft corals, sea butterflies, giant kelp walls and many species …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 – …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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