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Aurora Expeditions has been pioneering polar travel for more than 33 years. We are B Corp Certified™ and have been founded on the guiding principles of adventure, endless exploration and respectful travel. We provide perspective-altering experiences in some of the most incredible destinations of our planet – from Antarctica to Svalbard, Greenland, Northwest Passage, Iceland, Costa Rica, Patagonia, Scotland and beyond.

With Aurora, you will travel in small groups, meaning that unlike on larger ships, you can join every excursion, with more opportunities to explore the natural world and participate in unique activities including kayaking, snorkelling and diving.

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Be among the first to experience our newest small ship

Setting sail in 2025, our new state-of-the-art ship, the Douglas Mawson, is designed for global discovery. Carrying an maximum 154 passengers, the Douglas Mawson will join the Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle in being named after inspiring pioneers in the fields of science, conservation and exploration.

The Douglas Mawson’s inaugural season will mark Aurora Expeditions’ return to East Antarctica for the first time in 15 years, with new itineraries to include a Mawson’s Antarctica voyage to East Antarctica in honour of the ship’s namesake, departing from Australia, a semi-circumnavigation of Antarctica, and immersive explorations of the Subantarctic Islands. The full program and inaugural voyage will be announced soon!

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What do our passengers say?

“I'll be recommending Aurora Expeditions to anyone thinking of booking a similar trip. Far exceeded all of my expectations. We saw way more of Antarctica than I had expected, and the variety of locations kept things interesting throughout. What an incredible team you’ve put together! Everyone on the ship knew our names within about two days - that made us feel like we were special.“

“I would like to express my admiration and thanks to the entire staff. Everyone we interacted with seemed to love being on that ship, doing what they were doing. The expedition staff in particular were passionate about their jobs and the environment and that spread to the passengers. Thank you for a once in a lifetime experience. I have travelled with other expedition companies, and so far, my experience with Aurora was the best. I would absolutely recommend your company to anyone else considering a polar expedition."

“Everything exceeded any expectation I could possibly have. The weather was an important component to the wonderful time had, but the expedition team and crew are all top notch and the whole experience could not be more highly recommended. Thank you!”

“The whole E-Team was outstanding. Everyone was so passionate and competent in their own specialties. The diversity and content of the lectures were amazing. Incredible journey with incredible people. This experience will stay with us for the rest of our lives.”