From the captivating wildlife of Svalbard and Antarctica to the incomparable glaciers of Greenland, explore some of the world’s wildest and most remote destinations by small ship with Aurora Expeditions. For over 32 years Aurora has been taking adventurous travelers to Antarctica, the Arctic and beyond. Responsible travel is at the heart of everything they do and Aurora is committed to adventures on small-ship expeditions with like-minded people, changing the way people see the world.
Carrying a maximum of 132 passengers, Aurora offers a true expedition experience with included excursions plus immersive activity programs like kayaking, snorkeling and scuba diving. Explore with the most experienced expedition team in the industry on new purpose-built, small-ships designed for adventure, comfort and sustainability.
Each itinerary offers frequent included excursions like shore landings and Zodiac cruises. There is always a professional photographer on board and Aurora’s team of naturalists and historians will enthusiastically share their passion and knowledge of each destination. Adventure awaits, experience a life changing expedition like no other.
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Departs: March 13, 2024 – April 2, 2024
- 21 Days
- Departure / Arrival: Ushuaia, Argentina / Ushuaia, Argentina
- Sailing on the Greg Mortimer
Discover historic Stanley in the Falklands~Malvinas and stand in awe before the world’s largest king penguin colonies in South Georgia. In Antarctica, experience the serenity and grandeur of the most remote place on the planet, where penguin chicks are quickly fattening, whales make a marathon migration to feed on plentiful krill and ice seals are hauled out on ice floes.
Birding enthusiasts will be keen to spot the block-browed albatross or the macaroni penguins of the Falklands~Malvinas. Intrepid travelers will celebrate setting foot on the seventh continent and the more adventurous can opt for the sea kayaking or snorkeling activity programs.
Balcony prices from US $22,350.75 per person based on double occupancy*
Departs: March 8, 2024 – March 25, 2024
- 18 Days
- Departure / Arrival: Ushuaia, Argentina / Ushuaia, Argentina
- Sailing on the Sylvia Earle
Antarctic adventurers can check two boxes off their bucket list on this voyage – go below the Antarctic Circle and attempt to forge a path through the ice in the Weddell Sea. As you venture south on the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula, pass spectacular, towering cliffs and glittering icebergs. You may see Adélie penguins and crabeater seals resting on ice floes.
In the Weddell Sea, be prepared to encounter a spectacular world of icy landscapes. It is here that Ernest Shackleton had to abandon the Endurance, after it became trapped in the ice. Adventurous travelers can opt for kayaking or snorkeling programs and experienced scuba divers can sign up for a once-in-a-lifetime diving experience.
Balcony prices from US $19,436 per person based on double occupancy*
Departs: April 5, 2024 – April 19, 2024
- 15 Days
- Departure / Arrival: Ushuaia, Argentina – Puerto Montt, Chile
- Sailing on the Sylvia Earle
Sail the legendary Beagle Channel and marvel at the snow-covered peaks of rugged Patagonia. Zodiac-cruise through fjords flanked by glaciers and watch as the captain skillfully navigates narrow channels while you keep watch for acrobatic dolphins, penguins and seals.
Spend two days hiking and exploring in Torres del Paine National Park, renowned for its majestic granite towers and jaw-dropping landscapes. Add a kayaking option to get experience even more adventures during your voyage.
Balcony pricing from US $11,436 per person based on double occupancy*
Departs: July 7, 2024 – July 21, 2024 or August 21, 2024 – September 4, 2024
- 15 Days
- Departure / Arrival: Longyearbyen, Norway / Reykjavik, Iceland
- Sailing on the Greg Mortimer
Explore Svalbard, a world of near-endless daylight, where polar bear sightings quicken your pulse, walrus haul out on sea ice and guillemot cries echo from towering cliffs. In East Greenland, sail deep into the world’s largest fjord, Scoresbysund, visit Ittoqqortoormiit, one of the world’s remotest Inuit settlements, cruise among iridescent icebergs sculpted into fantastic shapes, and walk across tundra blooming in brightly colored flowers, while tasting delicious wild berries. Finish your adventure in Iceland, a perfect location for onward travels.
Balcony prices from $15,380.75 per person based on double occupancy*
Departs: July 20, 2024 – August 5, 2024 or August 3, 2024 – August 19, 2024
- 17 Days
- Departure / Arrival: Toronto, Canada / Calgary Canada (or reverse)
- Sailing on the Sylvia Earle
The labyrinthine channels of the Northwest Passage have beckoned explorers and adventurers for centuries. Visit the final resting places of some of the legendary explorers and experience the archipelago of islands and channels that make up Canada’s High Arctic region. Along the way, we hope to meet local indigenous people who call this remote wilderness home, and perhaps catch glimpses of the wildlife that inhabit the region. We may encounter the variable sea ice that once prevented ships from traversing the Northwest Passage, adding a compelling element of adventure that is integral to any genuine expedition.
Balcony prices from $19,970.75 per person based on double occupancy*