Ross Sea Odyssey
Aurora Expeditions · Greg Mortimer · 25 days
Day 1: Arrive in Hobart, 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 Hobart, please make your way to your hotel. This afternoon, visit the Aurora Expeditions hospitality desk in the lobby to collect your luggage tags. Please clearly label the tags with your name and ship cabin number. The ground-operation 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. Enjoy your evening in Australia's southernmost capital city. You may like to indulge in a sumptuous meal at…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | Aurora Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | Greg Mortimer |
| Length | 25 days |
| Region | Antarctica |
| Departures | 1 listed · 2026-12-14 to 2026-12-14 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Days 1–2 | Hobart, Australia |
| Days 3–5 | Day-at-Sea |
| Days 6–7 | Macquarie Island, Australia |
| Days 8–10 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 11 | Ross Ice Shelf, Antarctica, Antarctica |
| Day 12 | Franklin Island, Antarctica, Antarctica |
| Day 13 | McMurdo Sound, Antarctica, Antarctica |
| Day 14 | Cape Washington, Antarctica, Antarctica |
| Day 15 | Cape Hallet, Antarctica, Antarctica |
| Day 16 | Cape Adare, Antarctica, Antarctica |
| Day 17 | Captain's Choice |
| Days 18–21 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 22 | Sandy Bay, Enderby Island, Auckland Islands, New Zealand, New Zealand |
| Day 23 | Carnley Harbour, Auckland Island, Auckland Islands, New Zealand |
| Day 24 | Victoria Passage, Auckland Islands, New Zealand, New Zealand |
| Day 24 | Campbell Island, New Zealand |
| Day 25 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 26 | Dunedin, New Zealand |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-14 | 2027-01-08 | 25 | Greg Mortimer | Yes |
Current offers
- 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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