Small Ship Cruising with Aurora Expeditions
We offer a range of independent cruising experiences through our partners at Aurora Expeditions, who specialise in destinations off the beaten track. So far in fact, that often there is no track! Expedition cruising is about true adventure and camaraderie, and these are some of the smallest Antarctica and Arctic cruises you’ll find.
The Greg Mortimer
Purpose-built for expeditions to the most remote places on earth, the Greg Mortimer crosses oceans comfortably and efficiently, with expansive observation decks that bring you closer to the environment.
The Sylvia Earle
Designed for perspective-altering voyages, the Sylvia Earle is capable of negotiating the strongest winds and waves, with added creature comforts that will make your journey out on the open ocean a breeze!
The Douglas Mawson
The last in a line of purpose-built vessels that have redefined small ship expedition cruising, the Douglas Mawson is designed for global discovery, all in smooth, quiet comfort.
Across the Antarctic Circle
Venturing below the Antarctic Circle is about more than just earning bragging rights. It is the chance to enter a world more rarely seen, more isolated and colder than further north, with great swathes of pack-ice and dreamlike icebergs. Thread through pack ice and narrow channels where scenes of ice-clad mountains, feeding whales and penguin colonies become lasting memories.
Photo: Deception Island, South Shetland Islands by Richard l'Anson
South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey
Discover the Falklands-Malvinas and stand in awe before the world’s largest King Penguin colonies in South Georgia. In Antarctica, experience the serenity of the most remote place on Earth, 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. This is the best of the Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia!
Photo: King Penguins, Antarctica by Aurora Expeditions
Antarctic Explorer - Fly & Cruise
Experience the awe-inspiring immensity of Antarctica, reducing your time on the high seas by flying across the Drake Passage in one direction. Immerse yourself in the unimaginable beauty of the Antarctic Peninsula, where vast glaciers tumble into the sea, penguins are dwarfed by soaring peaks and humpback and minke whales feast on abundant krill.
Photo: Leopard Seal, Antarctica by David Hein
Spirit of Antarctica
Sail across the famed Drake Passage, admiring spectacular seabirds and approaching the ice as the explorers of old did by sea. With a chance to Zodiac cruise through pack ice, set foot on the continent, choose from a range of adventure options and even perhaps camp under pastel polar skies, this is the quintessential Antarctic voyage for adventure-lovers.
Photo: Zodiac cruising, Antarctica by Michael Baynes
Svalbard Odyssey
Enjoy the best of Svalbard, a world of near-endless daylight, where polar bear sightings quicken your pulse, guillemot cries echo from towering cliffs, and beluga whales rise from the sea. Explore tundra adorned with wildflowers, keep watch for arctic fox, and discover historical camps of explorers and hunters. Push through pack ice to find walrus and bearded seals, and delight in the breathtakingly beautiful fjords.
Photo: Polar Bear, Spitsbergen by Al Bakker
Jewels of the Arctic
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 coloured flowers.
Photo: Scoresbysund, East Greenland by Matt Horspool
Book your Polar Adventure
This is just a glimpse of what we offer with Aurora Expeditions. For the full range of polar voyages and help finding your perfect match, get in touch with one of our Travel Specialists on 1800 286 645.
