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Antarctica
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 …
How Was Antarctica Formed?
Antarctica as we know it was formed roughly 34 million years ago, when the continent was enveloped by the massive …
Aurora Expeditions’ Scott Portelli Is Wildlife Photographer Of The Year!
Congratulations! Scott Portelli has travelled all over the world in search of different opportunities to get up close with nature …
In Shackleton’s Footsteps: Interview With Gary Lee
Shackleton fan and adventure lover Gary Lee travelled on our latest commemorative voyage to Antarctica – In Shackleton’s Footsteps, in March …
Happy New Year….Aurora Style!
At 0900 we were in the zodiacs, never mind sore heads and lack of sleep from the New Year festivities. …
Aurora Expeditions 2015 Highlights
Only three weeks left before a new year starts! With more than 30 expeditions to some of the most amazing …
Aurora Donates To Riaus
Aurora Expeditions has donated over $2,500 to further the valuable work of the science communication organisation. The funds were donated …
