Aurora Expeditions Blog
Here’s why Raja Ampat & West Papua should be your next tropical getaway
Raja Ampat and the nearby islands of the Indonesian archipelago are a melting pot of culture, history and nature. We invite you to …
The Ultimate 2022 Bucket List: Revival guide for adventurers
Ready for a holiday but not sure where to go? Reignite your sense of adventure each month of the year …
The Things to Know Before you Go: Travelling with Confidence in 2022
Get back to adventure and travel with confidence in 2022! Here are the answers to your top travel questions and …
5 Little Known Facts about Wrangel Island, Russia
Wrangel Island is truly one of the most remote and wild places on earth, discover five little known facts about …
Dr. Sylvia Earle to Host World First Antarctica Climate Expedition
Registrations of Interest now Open for Dr. Sylvia Earle’s World-First Antarctic Climate Expedition “February 2023 will be a moment in …
We are 100% Carbon Neutral!
100% Carbon Neutral and this is our Positive Impact Plan This month we have been certified 100% Carbon Neutral as …
New Itineraries Revealed for 2022-23
Brochure Unveils 16 New Itineraries for 2022-23 Get New Brochure Today we have launched our expanded 2022-23 Season Brochure for …
Born for Adventure – An Australian Father’s Day Story Spanning Three Generations
Howard Whelan & Skye Marr-Whelan Father’s Day gives us the opportunity to recognise our extraordinary dads and their contributions to …
See Alaska’s Glacial Time Capsule
Aurora Expeditions recognises the Tlingit people, and Lingít Aaní which are their ancestral homelands will be travelling through. Alaska is …
Here are John Weir’s Top 3 Sea Kayak Destinations
About Sea Kayaking John Weir, Sea Kayak Guide Explore all the benefits of sea kayaking with Aurora Expeditions. Kayaking is …
Antarctica’s Top 10 Activities
What activities can you actually do in Antarctica? When you visit Antarctica there is more to do than just looking …
Aurora Expeditions becomes the newest Global partner of powerhouse luxury travel network Virtuoso®
New global partnership ready to set sail Australia’s award-winning adventure cruise company Aurora Expeditions has joined forces with travel’s leading …
Download your own Arctic vs Antarctica Infographic
The Polar Difference They are at polar ends of the earth, but how different really is Antarctica to the Arctic? …
Is Antarctica a Country?
While there are no countries in Antarctica, seven nations have laid claim to parts of it: Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, France, Norway, Chile, and Argentina. The Antarctica Treaty, signed in 1959, brought nations together to share the continent in peace and cooperation.
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 …
Where is the Arctic?
The Arctic brings to mind encounters with unique wildlife, fascinating history and living cultures, remote hikes across untracked tundra, and …
How Much Does A Trip To Antarctica Cost?
International travel trends indicate that travellers want to visit more remote places, seeking a genuine connection with nature and untouched …
Discover the Legacy of Douglas Mawson at Antarctica’s Mawson’s Hut
Who was Douglas Mawson and why did he go to Antarctica? “Who is Douglas Mawson”, and “why did he go …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Who owns Antarctica?
Antarctica doesn’t belong to anyone. There is no single country that owns Antarctica. Instead, Antarctica is governed by a group …
Why Explore Alaska on a Small ship with Aurora Expeditions?
Escape the Crowds, Challenge Yourself & be Free in Alaska Alaska is a place of bountiful wildlife, spectacular landscapes of …
