Across The Antarctic Circle
Aurora Expeditions · Sylvia Earle, Greg Mortimer, Douglas Mawson · 10 days
Day 1: Arrive in Punta Arenas, where you will be met by a representative of Aurora Expeditions and transferred to your hotel. Please arrive no later than 2 pm on this day. In addition to ensuring your arrival in time for the important pre-flight briefings, if weather conditions deem it necessary, we may depart for King George Island on Day 1 as opposed to Day 2. Please visit the Aurora Expeditions hospitality desk in the lobby between 2 pm and 6 pm to collect your luggage cabin tags. The ground operations team will confirm details regarding your embarkation day, answer any questions, and provide you with information about where to dine or purchase last-minute items. Overlooking the Straits…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | Aurora Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | Sylvia Earle, Greg Mortimer, Douglas Mawson |
| Length | 10 days |
| Region | Patagonia & Chilean Fjords, Antarctica |
| Departures | 10 listed · 2026-11-13 to 2028-02-07 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Days 1–2 | Punta Arenas, Chile |
| Day 2 | Air travel |
| Day 2 | King George Island, Antarctica |
| Days 3–9 | Antarctica (Cruising), Antarctica |
| Day 10 | King George Island, Antarctica |
| Day 10 | Air travel |
| Days 10–11 | Punta Arenas, Chile |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-13 | 2026-11-25 | 12 | Sylvia Earle | Yes |
| 2026-12-18 | 2026-12-30 | 12 | Sylvia Earle | Yes |
| 2027-02-13 | 2027-02-25 | 12 | Sylvia Earle | Yes |
| 2027-02-28 | 2027-03-12 | 12 | Greg Mortimer | Yes |
| 2027-11-24 | 2027-12-06 | 12 | Sylvia Earle | Yes |
| 2027-12-05 | 2027-12-17 | 12 | Sylvia Earle | Yes |
| 2028-01-02 | 2028-01-13 | 11 | Sylvia Earle | Yes |
| 2028-01-09 | 2028-01-21 | 12 | Greg Mortimer | Yes |
| 2028-01-29 | 2028-02-10 | 12 | Greg Mortimer | Yes |
| 2028-02-07 | 2028-02-17 | 10 | Douglas Mawson | Yes |
Current offers
- Save up to 30% + up to US$3,500 air credit per person* on select voyages — Valid for Travel 24 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2027
- Aurora Young Adventurers — Valid for Travel Now Through 31 Jul 2028
Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.
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