Aurora Expeditions Blog
Why is Antarctica colder than the Arctic?
Antarctica and the Arctic are the two coldest places on earth. The polar regions are known for their vast, glittering …
Aurora Expeditions named World’s Leading Polar Expedition Operator 2020
Aurora Expeditions are absolutely thrilled to have received one of the highest honours in global travel and tourism, named “The …
Should I Cruise To Antarctica Or Fly?
Seeing Antarctica with your own two eyes is a bucket list moment for many people around the world. The isolated, …
Children In Antarctica: Can I Take My Children With Me?
If you love sharing your passions with your children and exploring new places together, it is natural to want them to …
When is the best time to go to Antarctica?
When you decide to go on a voyage to Antarctica, one of the first decisions you need to make is …
10 fun facts about Antarctica
Antarctica is truly unlike anywhere else on earth. Find out why with these 10 fun (and a little surprising) facts …
Do puffins live in the Arctic?
Puffins live in the Arctic. They can be found around sea cliffs and tundra-carpeted coastlines from Iceland to Greenland, Norway, …
Honouring Women Conservationists on International Women’s Day
The Sylvia Earle will be dedicated to leading women conservationists At Aurora Expeditions, we are celebrating International Women’s Day 2021 …
Where is the Arctic?
The Arctic brings to mind encounters with unique wildlife, fascinating history and living cultures, remote hikes across untracked tundra, and …
A comparison: Arctic vs Antarctica
Antarctica and the Arctic have many things in common: they’re both cold, icy and home to an array of wonderful …
Who owns Antarctica?
Antarctica doesn’t belong to anyone. There is no single country that owns Antarctica. Instead, Antarctica is governed by a group …
What animals live in Antarctica?
Sub-zero temperatures, months of darkness and some of the strongest winds on Earth. How does life survive in this vast …
How can we help endangered penguins in Antarctica?
As a group, penguins are one of the two most threatened seabird species in the world. According to Birdlife International, …
Are seals endangered in Antarctica?
All six seal species’ found living in Antarctica are classified as ‘least concern’ by the International Union for Conservation of …
Are there polar bears in Antarctica? No – find out why.
Do polar bears live in Antarctica? Polar bears live in the Arctic, but not Antarctica. Down south in Antarctica you’ll …
Antarctica in March: Why I like Antarctic trips in March
March is ‘late-season’ for voyages to Antarctica: night times grow out of the endless summer days; the air freshens; dustings …
How cold is Antarctica?
Antarctica is the coldest place on earth. Colder than the Arctic and the Andes, even colder than the summit of …
Is Antarctica a desert? YES. Find out why
When most people imagine Antarctica they think of a cold continent covered in ice. And they’re right. In fact, 90% …
About Sylvia Earle
Our new ship honours Sylvia Earle’s commitment to the planet Dr. Sylvia Earle is a legendary marine biologist, oceanographer, explorer, …
Our new ship – the Sylvia Earle
Our new ship, the Sylvia Earle Our new ship honours Sylvia Earle, an accomplished marine biologist, oceanographer, conservationist and explorer; …
Cruise or hiking Patagonia – Which is right for you?
“I climbed a path and from the top looked up-stream towards Chile. I could see the river, glinting and sliding …
Webinar: Explore the natural beauty of Greenland
Watch our webinar on Greenland below where local Greenland specialist, Bettina Ovgaard talks about Greenlandic traditions, culture, everyday life, and …
Do people live in Antarctica?
Antarctica is known for being the highest, driest, coldest and windiest continent on earth. So perhaps it won’t come as …
Hookpod launches Kickstarter campaign
The Hookpod is a new fisheries invention that’s small in size, big in innovation and has huge implications for saving …
Arctic kayaking trips on top of the world
If you’re looking for a different type of travel experience in one of the most remote places on Earth, we …
The Good Gift Guide
Get out of your usual gift giving routine and get a truly unique gift from some of our favourite partners …
The wonders of wild outdoor Scotland according to Robyn Mundy
When I was first asked to work on Aurora’s ‘Wild Islands of Scotland’ voyages, I confess to being a tad …
King Penguin Fun Facts & Information
On an adventure to Antarctica and the Subantarctic islands with Aurora Expeditions, there is one animal that almost everyone wants …
