Aurora Expeditions Blog
Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance Expedition Timeline
Shackleton’s Endurance Expedition Timeline When Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition left South Georgia Island on 5 December 1914 to assist …
2018 Arctic Photography Competition
Announcing our Arctic photography competition winners! The results are in from our 2018 Arctic Photography Competition! Thank you to all …
What National Parks Could I See On An Aurora Expeditions Voyage?
It is certainly impressive to see the growth of new infrastructure in our cities. From apartment buildings and underground rail …
Papua New Guinea Commemorative Voyage Remembers Australia’s Heroes
Aurora Expeditions has launched a special commemorative voyage to Papua New Guinea next April, to mark the upcoming 70th anniversary …
Arctic Fox Facts & Information Guide
During your shore excursions in the Arctic, via the Polar Pioneer, you may want to keep your eye out for a …
Facts & Information You Didn’t Know About Ecuador
Situated on the western coast of South America, the country of Ecuador is a place of vibrant culture and history, …
Wandering Albatross Facts & Information
Standing on the deck of the Greg Mortimer in Antarctica, there’s a good chance that you’ll experience bracing polar winds …
Lonely Planet Picks Greenland
Greenland has been on our passenger’s bucket list for years. However it’s not until now, almost 20 years after we first travelled to …
How Old Is Skara Brae? And Who Used To Live There? The Full Story
The stone village of Skara Brae lay hidden for millennia on the windswept shores of Mainland, the largest island in …
Fearless Females: Top Women In Polar Adventure
This International Women’s Day on March 8, Aurora Expeditions is celebrating the indomitable women who inspire us to keep exploring. Men …
How To Share Your Antarctic Expedition Cruise With The Folks Back Home
Cruising around the Antarctic Peninsula, you’ll see myriad marvels that most people will likely never encounter in their life. Towering …
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 …
Cruise Ship Health: Top Tips For Staying Healthy On A Cruise
On a voyage with Aurora Expeditions, you can look forward to seeing some of the world’s most amazing landscapes, as …
New Fur Seals And Sea Lions Book Released By Dr Roger Kirkwood
Exciting news from expedition leader and naturalist Dr Roger Kirkwood, who has just had a book published. Roger’s life passion …
$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” …
Expedition Staff Summarise Spitsbergen Odyssey
Aurora Expeditions Sales Executive Mael Ressos is currently on our ‘Spitsbergen Odyssey’ expedition. The staff on board have sent us …
5 Amazing Animals That Should Be At The Olympics
Here at Aurora Expeditions, we have a huge amount of respect for animals and the role they play in the …
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 …
Wildlife Fact File: Frigatebirds Of The Galápagos Islands
The Galápagos Islands, scattered in the Pacific Ocean some 1,000 kilometres from the shores of Ecuador, are home to some …
West Kimberley Coastline’s Dinosaur Footprints
Last year the West Kimberley Coast was given a National Heritage Listing. An area of incredible natural beauty, diverse flora …
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 …
