in Shackleton's Footsteps
Aurora Expeditions · Douglas Mawson, Sylvia Earle · 19 days
Day 1: Arrive in Ushuaia, where you will be met by a representative of Aurora Expeditions and transferred with your fellow expeditioners to your assigned pre-voyage hotel. If you are already in Ushuaia, please make your way to your hotel. Check-in is from 3 pm. This afternoon, visit the Aurora Expeditions hospitality desk in the hotel lobby, between 3 pm and 7 pm, to collect your luggage tags, and confirm if you wish to join a Lake Escondido pre-embarkation tour tomorrow. The ground team will confirm details regarding your embarkation day, answer any questions, and provide you with information on where to dine or purchase last-minute items. Expeditioners arriving after 7 pm will find a…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | Aurora Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | Douglas Mawson, Sylvia Earle |
| Length | 19 days |
| Region | Antarctica |
| Departures | 2 listed · 2026-11-08 to 2027-11-06 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Days 1–2 | Ushuaia, Argentina |
| Days 3–4 | Drake Passage (Cruising) |
| Days 5–7 | Antarctica (Cruising), Antarctica |
| Day 8 | Weddell Sea (Cruising) |
| Day 9 | Elephant Island (Cape Lookout), Antarctica |
| Days 10–11 | Scotia Sea |
| Days 12–16 | South Georgia Islands, South Georgia And The South Sandwich Islands |
| Days 17–19 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 20 | Ushuaia, Argentina |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-08 | 2026-11-27 | 19 | Douglas Mawson | Yes |
| 2027-11-06 | 2027-11-25 | 19 | Sylvia Earle | 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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