Aurora Expeditions Blog
Fearless Females: Top Women In Polar Adventure
This International Women’s Day on March 8, Aurora Expeditions is celebrating the indomitable women who inspire us to keep exploring. Men …
How Old Is Skara Brae? And Who Used To Live There? The Full Story
The stone village of Skara Brae lay hidden for millennia on the windswept shores of Mainland, the largest island in …
Lonely Planet Picks Greenland
Greenland has been on our passenger’s bucket list for years. However it’s not until now, almost 20 years after we first travelled to …
Wandering Albatross Facts & Information
Standing on the deck of the Greg Mortimer in Antarctica, there’s a good chance that you’ll experience bracing polar winds …
Should I Sail To Antarctica Or Fly?
Can you hear the call of Antarctica, one of the most extraordinary corners of our planet, where you’ll be in …
Kimberley, Australia Dreaming
“Having never been to the Kimberley before, I wasn’t really sure what to expect from this expedition. No matter how …
Sample Excellent Wine In South Africa’s Cape Winelands Region
Love a good glass of vino? Australia, Europe and California aren’t the only regions producing world-class, exquisite wine. Indeed, you …
Celebrating Sir Douglas Mawson’s Centenary Australasian Antarctic Expedition 1911-14
By Howard Whelan Skeins of spindrift dance over a smattering of huts nearly lost in a landscape of rocky outcrops …
Top 10 Things To See On A Spitsbergen Cruise
Heading on a voyage to the European Arctic? With Aurora Expeditions, you’ll have the chance to explore some of the …
Culture On The Napo River In Ecuador
As one of countless tributary waterways to the Amazon River, the Napo River is a vital part of the local …
Aurora Team Get Their Hands Dirty In The Name Of Conservation
The Aurora Expeditions office team joined Conservation Volunteers Australia at Cronulla last month for a day of ‘Hard Yakka’. Swapping …
Aurora Expeditions Brings Home The Alexandra Shackleton Boat
Aurora Expeditions is proud to be supporting the recent ‘Shackleton Epic Expedition’ by returning the vessel used in the re-enactment, …
Antarctica Through The Eyes Of Lauren Bath
I have a strange job. I am a professional Instagrammer, travel influencer, photographer, marketer, freelance social media marketer, traveller, entrepreneur, …
Why are there no penguins in the Arctic?
The Arctic is a bird-lover’s paradise. The bird cliffs of Iceland and Norway are some of the busiest, most bustling …
Antarctic Weather Patterns: What will the weather be like on my cruise?
Each year, we take parties of excited people to see the Antarctic Peninsula’s famous tourist attractions. Aboard our purpose-built expedition ships, …
What Is The Life Cycle Of An Iceberg?
On an Aurora Expeditions cruise around the Antarctic Peninsula, you will see a variety of landscapes. During the warmer months, …
Top Things To Do In Broome Before Your Kimberley Coast Cruise
Australia offers many unique wildlife attractions for your enjoyment, and even though you can experience a lot of them through …
Svalbard Reindeer Facts & Information
If you have booked your trip on board one of Aurora Expeditions’ cruises to the Arctic Circle, you may begin …
3 Famous Antarctic Expeditions From History
Here at Aurora Expeditions and around the world, people are celebrating the centenary of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s famous voyage to …
Science Expert Joins Aurora Expeditions’ Antarctic Voyage
Renowned scientist and Director of RiAus (the Royal Institution of Australia), Dr Paul Willis, will join Aurora Expeditions on a …
Arctic Foods: What Do People Eat In The European Arctic?
Crowning the top of the world, the Arctic Circle is known for many things, from breathtaking icy glaciers and untamed …
Our Fearless Leader Checks In From Greenland
Aurora Expeditions founder Greg Mortimer has embarked upon a private rock climbing expedition to the remote coast of Greenland. Along …
Wildlife Photography Tips: How to Snap Animals in their Own Habitat
Animal lovers get a kick out of our expeditions to the Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia because of the many different species of …
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, …
