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Antarctica
Life In Antarctica: Spotting Penguin Behaviour Through Different Seasons
Entirely flightless and seen mostly in the lower reaches of the Southern Hemisphere, penguins are some of the most easily …
Aurora On The Radio
Our Assistant Expedition Leader, Robyn Mundy, chatted to ABC Radio from our ship, Polar Pioneer, as she crossed the Drake …
Antarctic Explorers Uncovered
There are few places on earth to have eluded man’s exploration for as long as Antarctica. During the Heroic Age …
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 …
How To Avoid Common Travel Scams In South America
Travelling to South America is an experience in itself, a unique adventure that you won’t find in other continents. However, …
Mawson’s Great-Granddaughter Joins Our Expedition
Aurora is privileged to have Emma McEwin as a special guest lecturer on our Icebergs & Emperors expedition to Commonwealth …
100 Years Since Shackleton’s Trans-Antarctic Expedition
August 2014 marks the centenary of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s 1914–1917 Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, an historic occasion that is being commemorated …
Hot And Cold: How Many Active Volcanoes Are There In Antarctica?
Look beyond the ice. Take a deep dive into the geology and geography of Antarctica, and you’ll discover the continent …
Top Myths About Travelling To Antarctica
Antarctica is a somewhat unconventional vacation destination, but not everything you’ve heard is true. Let’s clear up some of the …
How can I prepare for my first trip to Antarctica?
Preparing for a cruise to Antarctica will be unlike any holiday you’ve had before. You’ll be exploring the world’s coldest …
Expeditioners Raise Over $37,000 For The South Georgia Heritage Trust!
Our recently-finished Antarctica and South Georgia season was a particularly fruitful one, with expeditioners helping to raise much-needed funds for …
Top Things To Photograph In South Georgia
It’s not every day that you visit a sub-antarctic island like South Georgia. On a voyage with Aurora Expeditions, you’ll …
Uncovering The ‘Antarctica Bus’
Aurora expeditioner and Antarctica enthusiast, Charles Lindall, has released his brand new ‘Antarctica Bus’ after spending over 12-months preparing the …
Snorkeling In Antarctica!
Aurora Expeditions is delighted to announce they will be offering passengers the chance to snorkel in Antarctica this season. This …
Share Your Voyage Online With The Best Trip Tracking App
Aurora Expeditions have become the first cruise operator to implement a brand new social media tracking service on our remote …
What Type Of Antarctic Explorer Are You?
One of the best parts about travelling in a group setting is that you never know who you are bound …
Best Small Ship Cruises To Antarctica: How To Pick
When you’re heading on a voyage to the frozen continent of Antarctica, you want to be sure you’re choosing the …
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 …
2018/2019 Antarctic Landscape Photography Competition
Announcing our 2018/2019 Antarctic photography competition winners! The results are in from our 2018/2019 Antarctic Photography Competition! Thank you so …
