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Embark on a Wild Arctic Adventure in 2024

Now with savings of up to AUD $7,830 plus AUD $2,200 Air Credit per person*!

Uncover the Arctic’s mysteries with Aurora Expeditions in 2024. From navigating the hidden passageways of the Northwest Passage to an exhilarating search for the breathtaking Northern Lights, we take our explorations of the Arctic to a new level.

Whether you cruise the incomparable glaciers of Greenland, visit Svalbard for its captivating geology or explore the endlessly beguiling volcanic island of Iceland, the Arctic offers unparalleled encounters with the natural world at its most rugged and untamed.

Our new purpose-built small ships, the Greg Mortimer and the Sylvia Earle, were designed for discovery, carrying a maximum of 132 passengers. Travelling in small groups means that, unlike on larger ships, you can join every excursion, getting into the environment and exploring via our comprehensive activity program that includes Zodiac cruises, kayaking and scuba diving. Our new itineraries also feature many opportunities for village tours, coastal walks and longer guided hikes.

Enjoy our informal style and experiential approach to expedition cruising, delivered by our highly skilled Expedition Leaders and their teams.

Book now and unlock added extras, including up to $2,200 Air Credit* and now up to 20%* off selected 2024 sailings for a limited time – simply quote QANTASARC24. Now is the time to stop dreaming and start planning your Arctic adventure! Call us or request a quote today.

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Explore our Arctic destinations

Svalbard

At the top of the world, enter a place of raw Arctic wilderness, where you will be mesmerised by spectacular fjords, rugged mountain ranges and a fossil-rich polar desert. Stay alert for the regal polar bear and other creatures within its realm: walrus, beluga whales, arctic fox, reindeer, guillemots and kittiwakes.

Iceland

One of the most iconic locations on the planet, Iceland is a place where stark beauty and dramatic landscapes capture the imagination and lift the soul. Experience an extraordinary array of natural wonders from hot springs and calving glaciers to lava-strewn fields and craggy volcanoes.

Northwest Passage

The fabled Northwest Passage in Canada’s High Arctic offers a fascinating escape through ancient landscapes and a maze of waterways. Travel in the footsteps of daring explorers, embrace the unknown, be open to adventure and connect with the indigenous locals whose lives are anything but ordinary.

Northern Lights

The aurora borealis occurs when charged particles from the sun, mainly electrons and protons, interact with Earth’s magnetic field and atmosphere. This interaction produces vibrant hues of green, pink, purple and blue that dance across the night sky near the Earth’s polar regions.

Greenland

Journey to one of the planet’s last great wildernesses, a remote land of ice and snow. From iceberg-filled fjords and majestic peaks, to layers of Inuit culture and history, Greenland is truly unlike anywhere else in the world.

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Featured Expeditions

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Jewels of the Arctic

Polar Expedition

Welcome to Aurora’s Jewels of the Arctic expedition.Explore Svalbard, a world of near-endless daylight, where polar bear sightings quicken your pulse, walrus haul out on sea ice and guillemot cries...

13-15 Days

From AUD $22,496.25/pp

Best Time To Go

Enjoy Up To 25% Off 2025 Season

Book early for the best fares and availability, and to take advantage of Early Bird rates across the 2025 Arctic & Beyond season. T&Cs apply.

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Up to AUD $2,200 Air Credit + up to 20% off 2024 Arctic Season

Discover Greenland, Svalbard, the Northwest Passage and beyond. T&Cs apply.

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Want More Inspiration?

Download our latest brochure to learn more about our full range of itineraries in the Arctic and beyond in 2024 and 2025. Plus, discover our new purpose-built small ships, activity program and Expedition Team that we consider to be the best in the world. If you have any questions, contact us to speak to one of our Reservations Consultants.

Arctic & Beyond 2025-26 Brochure

Set sail on Aurora Expeditions’ brand-new Arctic & Beyond season, promising more small ship adventures in more ways than ever before.

Featuring 42 departures across three purpose-built small ships, exploring the shores of Svalbard, Greenland the Northwest Passage, Indonesia, Borneo, Costa Rica, the Mediterranean, Atlantic Coast and much more.

Experience our unique style of exploration, with more time off-ship, small groups, immersive activities, and thoughtful enrichment programs, all with a proudly carbon neutral company committed to responsible travel.

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