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We answer your top 5 questions about Camping in Antarctica

Have you ever imagined yourself rolling out your sleeping mat and wriggling into your thermal sleeping bag for a night …

What makes spring in Antarctica so special?

What makes springtime such a special time of the year for you? Is it the blossoming of flowers, the bouncing …

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It’s hard to talk about plastic pollution and no

It’s hard to talk about plastic pollution and not mention our very own ambassador, Joanna Ruxton. Hailed as "the person responsible for the plastic-free movement" by Sir David Attenborough, Jo spent years at the BBC Natural History Unit working on the first 'Blue Planet' documentary series before releasing the award-winning 2016 film, ‘A Plastic Ocean’, which shows the devastating impact of plastic waste on ocean ecosystems and has helped turn the tide against single-use plastics.

In 2009, Jo co-founded Plastic Oceans UK (now Ocean Generation), to inspire an inclusive global movement to restore a sustainable relationship between humanity and our oceans. Learn more about Ocean Generation in the link in our bio.

We were privileged to have Jo on our Antarctic Climate Expedition earlier this year, and look forward to having her onboard again soon.

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Today is World Environment Day, which for us is as

Today is World Environment Day, which for us is as much a day to celebrate and appreciate the beauty and significance of the planet as a reminder of our responsibility to protect and preserve it for future generations.

The theme this year is Beat Plastic Pollution. We strongly believe that people’s actions on this devastating type of pollution matter, because people inform the steps governments and businesses are taking to tackle the issue.

At Aurora, we are taking real actions for the care of the planet. In addition to drastically reducing single-use plastics on our ships, we have implemented efficient energy, water and waste management systems, eco-friendly products and cleaning onboard and green supplies in our head office. We are proud to be 100% Climate Neutral, with state-of-the-art ships that feature the X-BOW® design for reduced fuel consumption. We practice responsible travel ashore, encouraging expeditioners to participate in our Citizen Science Program, and are committed to creating ambassadors for the planet through education and enrichment.

Find our more about our commitment to doing better in the link in our bio.

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George Clooney looks good in a tuxedo, but he’s

George Clooney looks good in a tuxedo, but he’s got nothing compared to one of our favourite Antarctic species: the Emperor penguin! Have you seen the sheer gloss of their feathers and the dapper look they exude as they waddle across the sea ice? Sorry George, but we know which one we’d pick in a ‘best tux’ competition.

It’s not just their devilish good looks that win us over; it’s also their social skills, mating rituals, and physical prowess. Intrigued? Read our new blog for our top 10 Emperor penguin facts - link in bio 🐧

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Today is International Mount Everest Day, which co

Today is International Mount Everest Day, which commemorates the first successful ascent of the highest point on Earth on 29 May, 1953. Mount Everest continues to capture the imagination of adventurers, inspiring them to push beyond their limits and test the boundaries of human capabilities.

For us, it’s an opportunity to shine a spotlight our inspirational founder, Greg Mortimer, and the spirit of adventure that Aurora Expeditions was founded on and which continues to live on over 30 years later.

In 1984, Greg Mortimer became one of the first two Australians to reach the summit of Mount Everest. As if that wasn’t impressive enough, they did it without the aid of supplementary oxygen. Greg has been awarded an Order of Australia for his services to mountaineering, along with three Australian Geographic Society Medals.

Today, Greg still relishes sharing his passion for exploration with expeditioners, regularly joining expeditions as Expedition Leader. He is about to set off for the Arctic, but you can still join him in Antarctica this December! Find out more about Aurora’s very own superhero in the link in our bio.

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Ever wondered why some birds choose cliffside home

Ever wondered why some birds choose cliffside homes? #Birdwatching #Svalbard #Arctic #ExpeditionTeam

Dr. Roger Kirkwood is an Expedition Leader, Natura

Dr. Roger Kirkwood is an Expedition Leader, Naturalist and polar expert who has been exploring the polar regions for over 30 years. With his help, in we dive into what makes the Weddell Sea region so special in our latest blog post – from opportunities for fossil hunting to tabular icebergs to wildlife hotspots. Uncover two of our favourite tales of early explorers to this region, full tragedy and triumph, which can’t help but inspire and excite!

Discover why Weddell Sea expeditions are a must for adventurous travellers - link in bio.

📸 Michael Baynes

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