Wayne & Betsy Smisek

Aurora Expeditions has been the most impressive tour operator we have ever used.

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Aurora Expeditions has been nominated for the 'World's Leading Polar Expedition Operator' by the World Travel Awards - the travel industry's equivalent to the Oscars! Vote now!

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Russian Coast Expeditions

Coastal waters abound with whales, seals, sea otters, walrus and sea lions. Koryak dancers invite us to join them, rewarding us with hearty smiles, fresh caviar and delicious fish soup...

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Activities Expeditions

Aurora Expeditions offers a range of exciting activities. From scuba diving and sea kayaking in polar waters to one of the most historical journeys of all time - Shackleton's Crossing.

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Papua New Guinea Expeditions

Warriors brandish bows and arrows, clubs and sharp spears, then warmly welcome us into their village. We snorkel in clear tropical waters, floating gently above rich coral reefs...

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Expedition Cruising - The Aurora Way

Whether you travel on one of our Antarctica cruises, Arctic cruises or even our PNG and Kimberley cruises you will be expedition cruising, the Aurora way.

Our small, expedition-style Antarctic cruises are the best way to explore this incredible last frontier and as our past passengers will testify, our trips provide premium Antarctica travel experiences.

Whether you come face-to-face with a polar bear on an Arctic cruise; meet the local warriors in Papua New Guinea; are one of the first to explore a remote Russian island; or encounter the pungent smell of hundreds of penguins on an Antarctica cruise, our versatile itineraries allow all our expeditions, including our onshore Antarctic tours, to be individual and unique.

The choice is easy – when it comes to your next Kimberley, Papua New Guinea, Russian, Arctic or Antarctica tours – expedition-cruising, the Aurora way, will open your eyes to a world of discovery.