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Antarctica
Expert Tips For Kayaking In Antarctica & The Polar Regions
Early in the morning you hop in your kayak and push away from the ship. You and your fellow kayakers make …
$25,000 Raised For The YWCA
On Saturday, 24th May 2014 Aurora Expeditions proudly supported the YWCA charity auction event “La Madre di Tutte le Balli” …
QC’s Antarctica Trip Provides Food For Thought On Environment
A great story from one of our passengers last season, as he recounts his expedition for the Auckland District Law …
Is Crossing The Drake Passage Dangerous? Tips For Surviving
As part of your Antarctic expedition, you’ll be crossing the Drake Passage, a stretch of water that has great significance …
Sound vs Fjord – What’s The Difference?
Fjord. Sound. The words alone conjure images of majestic, untamed landscapes: dazzling mountain reflections gleaming in deep, placid waters far …
Charles Lindall’s New Model ~ The Nansen Sledge
Charles’ idea to build a second model came from legendary Antarctic pioneer Syd Kirkby. Syd suggested Charles construct a model …
Can Flora Possibly Survive On The Antarctic Peninsula?
If you turned to an artist and asked them to paint a scene from an Antarctic voyage, you’ll likely be given …
Floating Photography Exhibition
We are excited to announce that from November this year, Aurora Expeditions will host a floating exhibition of Frank Hurley’s …
Should I Sail To Antarctica Or Fly?
Can you hear the call of Antarctica, one of the most extraordinary corners of our planet, where you’ll be in …
Top 5 Reasons To Include South Georgia On Your Antarctic Expedition
Unknown to most, the Antarctic region stretches wider than its mainland and actually includes a number of island chains dotted …
Science Expert Joins Aurora Expeditions’ Antarctic Voyage
Renowned scientist and Director of RiAus (the Royal Institution of Australia), Dr Paul Willis, will join Aurora Expeditions on a …
3 Famous Antarctic Expeditions From History
Here at Aurora Expeditions and around the world, people are celebrating the centenary of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s famous voyage to …
What Is The Life Cycle Of An Iceberg?
On an Aurora Expeditions cruise around the Antarctic Peninsula, you will see a variety of landscapes. During the warmer months, …
Antarctic Weather Patterns: What will the weather be like on my cruise?
Each year, we take parties of excited people to see the Antarctic Peninsula’s famous tourist attractions. Aboard our purpose-built expedition ships, …
Why are there no penguins in the Arctic?
The Arctic is a bird-lover’s paradise. The bird cliffs of Iceland and Norway are some of the busiest, most bustling …
Antarctica Through The Eyes Of Lauren Bath
I have a strange job. I am a professional Instagrammer, travel influencer, photographer, marketer, freelance social media marketer, traveller, entrepreneur, …
Aurora Expeditions Brings Home The Alexandra Shackleton Boat
Aurora Expeditions is proud to be supporting the recent ‘Shackleton Epic Expedition’ by returning the vessel used in the re-enactment, …
Celebrating Sir Douglas Mawson’s Centenary Australasian Antarctic Expedition 1911-14
By Howard Whelan Skeins of spindrift dance over a smattering of huts nearly lost in a landscape of rocky outcrops …
Amanda’s Antarctic Magic
A midnight cruise down the gullet in search of a penguin rookery in the dying dusk of the day, revealed …
Antarctic Seasons By Month: A Guide To The Wilderness
In Australia, our seasons are pretty well defined. During the summer, the soaring temperatures make for great beach weather, while …
A Marketing Manager In Antarctica
Our Marketing Manager, Becky Wood, travelled to the Antarctic Peninsula on our Springtime voyage this year and had the most …
Learn More About Halley VI Research Station In Antarctica
On the surface, Antarctica might seem like a frozen, desolate place supporting only a handful of animals among the icy …
Antarctica For New Year – 5 Reasons To Celebrate
Ring in the New Year Antarctica-style! If you’re looking for something different, a cruise to Antarctica is an unforgettable experience …
The Marvels You’ll See On Your Stop At South Georgia
To the east of southern Argentina and the Falkland Islands lies a natural paradise, relatively unknown to world tourism. South …
