Aurora Expedition Cruises
Why choose Aurora Expeditions?
For over 25 years, Aurora Expedition has pioneered expedition travel to the heart of nature. Discover why you should choose Aurora Expeditions for your next trip.
- Small ships, small groups
- Expertise & experience
- Spirit of exploration
- Purpose-built ship
- Solo adventurers
- Exploring the remote & wild
Current Aurora Promotions
Antarctic Adventure Awaits: Save up to 15%*
Aurora Expedition Cruises client’s journey to Antarctica begins here – and trust us, there’s nothing quite like the feel of stepping on the ice for the first time or experiencing the timelessness of this remarkable destination.
Aurora Expedition is excited to be returning to the awe-inspiring white continent next year, so to celebrate they are offering a special 15% off* all our Antarctic expeditions departing January – March 2022.
Guests can gaze into the iridescent blue heart of an iceberg or sit quietly on a beach and be entranced by a chorus of penguin calls as they waddle from nest to shore. With an average of 130-140 guests per voyage, purpose-built expedition ships, and the most comprehensive activity program, you will be in for a truly authentic and memorable adventure.
Aurora Expedition still has availability on some of their top voyages to Antarctica in 2022, so get a waddle on and take advantage of this exceptional savings!
Explore Antarctic Expeditions
Feature Voyage: Antarctica Complete
Mar 14 – Apr 5, 2022 | 23 Days
Let’s be honest – Don’t you want to see it all? Then, this is the trip for you. In this ultimate Antarctic voyage, guests are transported to enthralling subantarctic islands rich with human history and unique wildlife, and then venture into the deep south of the Antarctic Peninsula, crossing the coveted Antarctic Circle.
Plus, traveling later in the season means there are fewer ships around, allowing for greater flexibility and more chances for wildlife encounters. Penguin chicks are inquisitive, humpback whales are in their greatest numbers, and the sunsets and sunrises allow for incredible photo opportunities.
Balcony Stateroom B from USD $23,880pp*
Dr. Sylvia Earle joining Baja California Expedition
We’re thrilled to announce that world-renowned marine conservationist, biologist, oceanographer and explorer, Dr. Sylvia Earle, will be a special guest on an adventurous and immersive 9 day expedition in 2022 to explore Baja California and the Sea of Cortez – famously dubbed the ‘aquarium of the world’.
The abundance of marine life is so extraordinary that even the enormous blue whale makes a pit stop in spring to refuel at this UNESCO World Heritage Site! Dr. Earle will join us on the exploration of this incredibly biodiverse region on board our new small expedition ship, the Sylvia Earle, named to honor Dr. Earle’s long-standing ocean conservation efforts.
Dr. Earle has a deep personal connection to the Sea of Cortez, as it was nominated as the first ‘Hope Spot’ by Mission Blue – her own conservation alliance – which has created a global network of 136 marine protected areas to date. Aurora Expeditions, the new Sylvia Earle ship and expeditioners will support Mission Blue’s efforts with wildlife mapping, location photography and video and supporting marine research through ‘Citizen Science’.
“By traveling with Aurora Expeditions on the Sylvia Earle, I feel it is an incredible opportunity for people to learn about these extraordinary marine habitats in situ, and as a result, become ambassadors for protecting them.
Dr. Sylvia Earle
Save up to 30% on the 2021/2022 Antarctica Program
Aurora Expeditions is excited to announce their new 2021/22 Antarctica and 2021 Global voyages are out now!
Greenland 20% Savings
West Greenland Explorer – Departing May 18 2020 | 11 days
No single supplement Special Offer*
West Greenland Explorer – Departs April 2 2020 | 14 days
Patagonia and Chilean Fjords – Departs April 2 2020 | 14 days
Iceland, Jan Mayen and Svalbard – Departs June 12 2020 | 11 days
Iceland, Greenland and East Canada – Departs September 23 2020 | 21 days
Special Offer: 20% Savings
- Solo Travellers – Limited time offer select voyages
- Antarctica – Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia & Falklands~Malvinas
- Arctic – Svalbard, Franz Josef Land, Greenland, Jan Mayen, Norway, Iceland & East Coast Canada
- Global Expeditions – Costa Rica, Panama, Scotland, Patagonia, Chile & Nepal
The Greg Mortimer has set sail to Antarctica!
Learn about Greg Mortimer’s new ship’s features, facilities on board and their commitment to the environment below. Designed in close consultation with their expedition team, they drew on centuries of collective experience to map out the Greg Mortimer: purpose-built for expeditions to the most remote places on earth. Accommodating an average of 126 passengers per voyage, the Greg Mortimer has redefined expedition cruising for the future.
“I see great synergies in working closely with a company that shares my vision for the future and which is, from the top down, passionate about the marine environment.
Dr. Sylvia Earle
Introducing the Sylvia Earle
Due to sail in October 2021 Aurora Expeditions’ new ship honors the highly accomplished marine biologist, oceanographer and explorer, Sylvia Earle. As the first female chief scientist of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and named by Time Magazine as its first Hero for the Planet in 1998 – this vessel pays tribute to Sylvia’s long-standing conservation efforts for marine protected areas and ocean wildlife. Sylvia Earle will be actively involved in the development of her namesake.
Activities with Aurora Expeditions
- Sea Kayaking
- Snorkeling
- Scuba Diving
- Shackleton’s Crossing
- Climbing and alpine trekking
- Ski/Snowboard Touring
- Snowshoeing
- Photography
- Camping
NEW 360° Virtual Tour of the Greg Mortimer!
