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Know Your Nautical Terms On Board With Aurora Expeditions
If you’re planning on setting sail with the incredible team from Aurora Expeditions, you’ll no doubt want to do some …
App-Mazing! Your Guide To The Best Travel Apps For Smartphones
When packing for your next adventure, what is at the top of your list? While your passport, itinerary and appropriate …
How To Avoid Common Travel Scams In South America
Travelling to South America is an experience in itself, a unique adventure that you won’t find in other continents. However, …
What Should You Do Before Embarking On Your Expedition?
Waiting the days and weeks until you embark on your adventure can be pretty hard. All you want to do …
Travel Photography Tips For Your Trip To The Kimberley Coast
A voyage to the Kimberley region of northwestern Australia offers prime opportunity for photographers of all levels to capture its …
How can I prepare for my first trip to Antarctica?
Preparing for a cruise to Antarctica will be unlike any holiday you’ve had before. You’ll be exploring the world’s coldest …
Discover Reykjavik: Best Things To See & Do
Perched at the rim of the Arctic Circle, Iceland is a gateway to the frozen north, steeped in centuries of …
How To Deal With Seasickness On A Cruise Ship: FAQ
If you’ve just booked your place on board the Sylvia Earle or Greg Mortimer for one of Aurora Expeditions’ Arctic …
Children In Antarctica: Can I Take My Children With Me?
If you love sharing your passions with your children and exploring new places together, it is natural to want them to …
Things To Do In Tropical Darwin
Red, rugged and remote are the three words that best describe Australia’s Northern Territory. With a vast population across the …
Cures For Jet Lag – Fact Or Fiction?
Jet lag is a combination of symptoms, predominantly fatigue, caused by travelling abruptly across different time zones. Travelling to a …
New Polar Expedition Jacket
From November 2014 each passenger travelling on our Antarctic or Arctic voyages will receive a complimentary polar expedition jacket to …
Humpback Whale Facts
Whales are truly fascinating creatures. These majestic mammals are capable of growing to truly magnificent sizes, often far surpassing any …
When Should You Visit The Kimberley Coast?
Australia’s tourism is often overshadowed by its exciting and diverse cities. But a visit to Australia wouldn’t really be complete …
Interesting Facts About Juneau, Alaska – And What To Do There
Depending on which expedition you choose to explore Alaska’s Inside Passage with us, you will begin your cruise in buzzing …
Top Packing Tips For A Polar Expedition
It goes without saying that heading off on a polar expedition, either to the Arctic Circle or the mighty Antarctica …
7 Greenland Facts You Might Not Know
Greenland, positioned above the Arctic Circle is a landscape dominated by ice and rugged tundra, subjected to the frigidness of …
Antarctic Solo Expedition: Why Joining A Tour On Your Own Is A Great Idea
Travelling solo may seem like a daunting task, especially when you’re planning an expedition to Antarctica – not most people’s traditional …
How to get to Antarctica
Antarctica is the coldest, highest, driest (Antarctica is a desert!) and most remote continent on earth. Hidden beneath an enormous …
How New Year Rituals Are Celebrated Around The World
Whether it’s singing Auld Lang Syne, watching the ball drop in New York City or witnessing a dazzling fireworks display, …
What New Apps Do You Need For Your Next Overseas Adventure?
What’s your favourite smartphone app? Whether it’s Facebook, YouTube or The Age, these simple programs enable us to continuously connect …
Aurora Wins Social Media Award!
Aurora Expeditions announced as winner of ‘Best Overall Use of Social Media’ in the Cruise Line category at Smitty Awards! …
Best Insurance To Get For Your Antarctic Voyage
You’ve done it. You’ve finally booked that once-in-a-lifetime trip, and you’ve already started counting down the days until your departure. …
Aurora Expeditions’ Christmas Gift List
‘Tis the season of giving! And to help you find the perfect gift for your loved ones this season we’ve …