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The Aurora Difference

Aurora Expeditions has been pioneering polar travel for more than 33 years. We are B Corp Certified™ and have been founded on the guiding principles of adventure, endless exploration and respectful travel. We provide perspective-altering experiences in some of the most incredible destinations of our planet – from Antarctica to SvalbardGreenland, Northwest Passage, Iceland, Costa Rica, Patagonia, Scotland and beyond.

With Aurora, you will travel in small groups, meaning that unlike on larger ships, you can join every excursion, with more opportunities to explore the natural world and participate in unique activities including kayakingsnorkelling and diving.

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Be among the first to experience our newest small ship

Setting sail in 2025, our new state-of-the-art ship, the Douglas Mawson, is designed for global discovery. Carrying an average of 154 passengers, the Douglas Mawson will join the Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle in being named after inspiring pioneers in the fields of science, conservation and exploration.

The Douglas Mawson’s inaugural season will mark Aurora Expeditions’ return to East Antarctica for the first time in 15 years, with new itineraries to include a Mawson’s Antarctica voyage to East Antarctica in honour of the ship’s namesake, departing from Australia, a semi-circumnavigation of Antarctica, and immersive explorations of the Subantarctic Islands. The full program and inaugural voyage will be announced soon!

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