If you’ve been dreaming of penguins, whales, icebergs, and mesmerising landscapes, your (sustainably-focused) ship has come in with the release of the Aurora Expeditions 2026/27 Antarctica season, including 6 specialty expeditions! Keen to travel sooner? Save up to 20% off, plus receive a US$2,000 per person air credit (valued at up to US$6,500^ per person)!
Aurora Expeditions has been sailing polar regions for over 30 years. With their high-tech purpose-built small ships, expansive itineraries, and passionate crew, they offer memorable voyages to the White Continent.
Aurora Expeditions is considerate of what travellers really want on an expedition cruise, passengers enjoy more time off-ship with two to three landings per day^, ensuring more time exploring. They also have a strong commitment to sustainability – their coveted B-Corp Status demonstrates this.
^Note, excursion schedule is only a guide and subject to change due to weather conditions.
Small ships, big adventures

When you travel with Aurora Expeditions, you’re guaranteed a few things. For one, you’ll enjoy an intimate sailing with a maximum of 130 passengers and an average of 100. This means no waiting or time slots as everyone can disembark at the same time to get the ultimate time ashore.
Small ship cruising means more time off-ship to explore the glory of Antarctica with immersive activities. Like breathtaking hikes, time to gaze adoringly at penguins, and once-in-a-lifetime activities like ice camping, sea kayaking, and snorkelling!
Carefully curated itineraries ensure you leave with a deeper, richer connection at every destination you sail to with Aurora Expeditions.
Choose your own adventure

Across Aurora Expeditions’ 2026/27 Antarctica season, choose from 27 mind-blowing adventures ranging from 9 to 34 days. Whether you’re keen to solely explore the Antarctica Peninsula or add South Georgia or the Falklands-Malvinas to your experience, you’ll find a departure to suit.
Bestsellers include the 12-day Spirit of Antarctica, 13-day Antarctica Explorer, and highly braggable 13-day Across the Antarctic Circle voyage where you’ll venture further south where few go.
While some consider the renowned Drake Passage a rite of passage, those short on time or motion sick-prone love the option to skip it and fly both ways on the 12-day Fly the Drake expedition. Or maybe you’d prefer a fly-sail trip, like the 9-day Antarctica Explorer Express!
For an adventure like no other, take the lesser-known route via the Ross Sea and ANZ Subantarctic Islands. It’s your chance to follow in the footsteps of legends like Shackleton and our own polar hero, Douglas Mawson.
What else is new?

As polar expeditions leaders, Aurora Expeditions are brilliant at thinking outside the box. They’ve proven this once again with the introduction of six special expedition tours. This includes the fabulous 15-day Antarctica Active: All-Inclusive Activities aboard the Sylvia Earle with activities like ice camping, snowshoeing, paddling and snorkelling!
There’s also the 10-day Antarctica Women’s Expedition: Fly the Drake voyage, designed by women for women, and the Spirit of Antarctica with New Scientist Discovery Tours for the curious and scientifically minded. They’ll love the extra lectures, more science-based content, and a deeper dive into the polar explorers of yore.
In other exciting news, Aurora Expeditions’ third purpose-built ship is due to start sailing in December 2025. Sleek, high-tech, and featuring evolutionary technology, the Douglas Mawson thrills adventure seekers looking for the next frontier. The Douglas Mawson also signals the return to East Antarctica for the first time in 13 years!
Solo travellers rejoice

Did you know Aurora Expeditions has 10 dedicated cabins for solo travellers with no single supplement? That’s right, solo travellers can rejoice with these coveted cabins designed just for them!
It’s just another way Aurora Expeditions reveals their consciously minded approach to expedition cruising to the world’s far-flung corners.
Save this Wave Season

We love Wave Season for securing unbelievable voyages at unbelievable prices. And Aurora Expeditions’ specials are as hot as Antarctica is cold (brrr).
With savings up to the value of US$6,500^ per person for the 2025/26 season, this is the ‘excuse’ you need to say yes to an unforgettable trip. And when you book before 31 March 2025, you’ll also receive a US $2,000 per person air credit on select Antarctica 2025/26 expeditions*.
Learn more

To book your Antarctica adventure – including the amazing specialty departures – contact your preferred travel advisor, visit auroraexpeditions.com.au or call 1800 637 688.
Download the latest brochure here.
Terms and conditions apply: Offer is only valid on new bookings and on select voyages only which must be booked and deposited between 6 January and 31 March 2025, unless sold out prior. Promotion is subject to availability at the time of booking and capacity controlled. Offers can be withdrawn at any time and are not redeemable for cash. Not combinable with other offers. 2025-26 Antarctica Air Credit & up to 20% off: Air credit of US$2,000 is applicable for the following 2025-26 Antarctic expeditions APD004G, ANC014G, FSP007G, ANE003G, APF010G, APF011S, SSI003G, ANP175S, ACO006S, AEP052S, PCF003S, SUB001D, FSP008D. Air credit will be applied to the booking as a discounted amount; airfares must be booked independently. From prices are inclusive of discount. No single supplement is based on the full brochure fare. Offer available until sold out. Eligible expeditions include: APD004G, ANC014G, FSP007G, ANE003G, APF010G, AFP011S, SSI003G, ANP175S, ACO006S, AEP052S, PCF003S, SUB001D, FSP008D. Availability is limited and available on select cabins categories only. Pay No Solo Supplement: for a single-person booking (usual solo supplement is 50%). This offer is not combinable with any other discounts (except Loyalty offer). Promotion is subject to availability, not redeemable for cash and can be withdrawn at any time. ^Savings of up to US$6,500 per person are based on the “ Antarctic Peninsula: Fly the Drake” expedition departing 23 Jan 2025 APF010G and “Antarctic Explorer” expedition departing 17 Mar 25 AEP052S both in a Balcony Stateroom Category A. Gratuities are on a discretionary basis – they will be added to your account at the end of each voyage at a rate of US $15 per person per day, however, you will have the ability to ‘opt out’ should you choose to. Normal booking terms and conditions apply. To confirm your booking, a completed booking form and non-refundable deposit of $2,500 pp in the booking currency is required within 7 days of reserved berth/s. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Please visit auroraexpeditions.com.au/terms-and-conditions for full terms and conditions.
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