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Aurora Expeditions

42 itineraries · 106 departures · Nov 2026 to Sept 2028

Active, small-ship Australian expedition cruising. The atlas holds 42 sailings from Aurora Expeditions, with 106 departures listed from Nov 2026 to Sept 2028. They run 7 to 32 days. Most visit Antarctica, Arctic, Northern Europe & British Isles, Mediterranean.

Sailings
42
Departures listed
106
Dates
Nov 2026 to Sept 2028
Length
7 to 32 days
Ships
Douglas Mawson, Greg Mortimer, Sylvia Earle
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Where Aurora Expeditions goes

Routes of Aurora Expeditions sailingsin Shackleton's Footstepsin The Wake of Wallace – Indonesia and BorneoAcross The Antarctic CircleAntarctica Active – All-Inclusive ActivitiesSpirit of AntarcticaRoss Sea OdysseyAntarctica CompleteAntarctic Explorer ExpressEpic AntarcticaSouth Georgia, Falklands, and Antarctic OdysseyAntarctic Peninsula – Fly The DrakeAntarctic ExplorerWild Antarctica Featuring The Weddell SeaGlaciers and Fjords of Southern PatagoniaCosta Rica and The Panama CanalBarcelona to Nice – A Mediterranean CanvasNice to Rome – La Dolce VitaLas Palmas to Lisbon – The Sands of TimeSailing 'The Med' – A Mediterranean FeastWild ScotlandA United Kingdom – The Crown and The ClansWild Scottish Isles and Norwegian FjordsIreland – The Luck of The IrishIreland and Scotland – Saints, Saviors, and SecretsUshuaia, ArgentinaElephant Island (Cape Lookout), AntarcticaScotia SeaSouth Georgia Islands, South Georgia And The South Sandwich IslandsSingapore, SingaporeBelitung Islands, IndonesiaKumai, IndonesiaKencana Beach, Sumbawa, Indonesia, IndonesiaSaleh Bay, Sumbawa, Indonesia, IndonesiaKomodo Island (Indonesia), IndonesiaTaka Bonerate National Park, IndonesiaWakatobi Islands, IndonesiaMisool Island, IndonesiaSorong, IndonesiaDenpasar, IndonesiaPunta Arenas, ChileKing George Island, AntarcticaHobart, AustraliaMacquarie Island, AustraliaRoss Ice Shelf, Antarctica, AntarcticaFranklin Island, Antarctica, AntarcticaMcMurdo Sound, Antarctica, AntarcticaCape Washington, Antarctica, AntarcticaCape Hallet, Antarctica, AntarcticaCape Adare, Antarctica, AntarcticaSandy Bay, Enderby Island, Auckland Islands, New Zealand, New ZealandCarnley Harbour, Auckland Island, Auckland Islands, New ZealandVictoria Passage, Auckland Islands, New Zealand, New ZealandCampbell Island, New ZealandDunedin, New ZealandSnares Islands, New ZealandAntarctic Peninsula, AntarcticaSouth Shetland Islands, Antarctica
The 24 sailings with the soonest departures, of 42. Each route is drawn from its itinerary stops.

The ships

NameGuestsDetails
Douglas Mawson154ice class 1A · 18 expedition staff. Newest of the Aurora trio.
Greg Mortimer132ice class 1A · 18 expedition staff. X-Bow; one of the strongest guide ratios afloat; climbing, camping, kayaking and polar-diving add-ons.
Sylvia Earle130ice class 1A · 18 expedition staff

Published figures, compiled July 2026. Capacities change with refits and charters; an advisor confirms them for your departure.

Every Aurora Expeditions sailing

Upcoming departures

The next 60 of 106 departures. Dates come from the supplier feed and are refreshed nightly.
DepartsSailingDaysShip
8 Nov 2026in Shackleton's Footsteps19Douglas Mawson
11 Nov 2026in The Wake of Wallace – Indonesia and Borneo15Greg Mortimer
13 Nov 2026Across The Antarctic Circle12Sylvia Earle
24 Nov 2026Antarctica Active – All-Inclusive Activities13Sylvia Earle
6 Dec 2026Antarctica Active – All-Inclusive Activities13Sylvia Earle
7 Dec 2026Spirit of Antarctica11Douglas Mawson
14 Dec 2026Ross Sea Odyssey25Greg Mortimer
17 Dec 2026Antarctica Complete22Douglas Mawson
18 Dec 2026Across The Antarctic Circle12Sylvia Earle
29 Dec 2026Spirit of Antarctica11Sylvia Earle
7 Jan 2027Antarctic Explorer Express8Douglas Mawson
7 Jan 2027Epic Antarctica32Greg Mortimer
8 Jan 2027South Georgia, Falklands, and Antarctic Odyssey19Sylvia Earle
13 Jan 2027Antarctic Peninsula – Fly The Drake9Douglas Mawson
25 Jan 2027Antarctic Explorer11Sylvia Earle
7 Feb 2027Antarctica Complete22Greg Mortimer
13 Feb 2027Across The Antarctic Circle12Sylvia Earle
17 Feb 2027Spirit of Antarctica11Douglas Mawson
23 Feb 2027Antarctic Peninsula – Fly The Drake9Sylvia Earle
27 Feb 2027Spirit of Antarctica11Douglas Mawson
28 Feb 2027Across The Antarctic Circle12Greg Mortimer
2 Mar 2027Wild Antarctica Featuring The Weddell Sea12Sylvia Earle
9 Mar 2027South Georgia, Falklands, and Antarctic Odyssey20Douglas Mawson
13 Mar 2027Spirit of Antarctica11Sylvia Earle
28 Mar 2027Glaciers and Fjords of Southern Patagonia10Douglas Mawson
9 Apr 2027Costa Rica and The Panama Canal11Sylvia Earle
2 May 2027Barcelona to Nice – A Mediterranean Canvas8Douglas Mawson
6 May 2027Nice to Rome – La Dolce Vita8Douglas Mawson
15 May 2027Las Palmas to Lisbon – The Sands of Time13Sylvia Earle
19 May 2027Sailing 'The Med' – A Mediterranean Feast17Douglas Mawson
31 May 2027Wild Scotland11Sylvia Earle
6 Jun 2027A United Kingdom – The Crown and The Clans14Douglas Mawson
10 Jun 2027Wild Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords13Sylvia Earle
16 Jun 2027Ireland – The Luck of The Irish11Douglas Mawson
24 Jun 2027Ireland and Scotland – Saints, Saviors, and Secrets13Douglas Mawson
24 Jun 2027Svalbard Odyssey10Sylvia Earle
3 Jul 2027Spitsbergen – Realm of Ice and Wildlife7Sylvia Earle
4 Jul 2027Wild Scotland11Douglas Mawson
9 Jul 2027Svalbard Odyssey10Sylvia Earle
17 Jul 2027Iceland – Circumnavigating The Land of Fire and Ice10Douglas Mawson
18 Jul 2027Jewels of The Arctic – Svalbard and East Greenland14Sylvia Earle
31 Jul 2027Iceland and East Greenland – Through The Lens Photography10Sylvia Earle
8 Aug 2027Svalbard Odyssey10Douglas Mawson
9 Aug 2027Jewels of The Arctic – Svalbard and East Greenland14Sylvia Earle
17 Aug 2027Spitsbergen – Realm of Ice and Wildlife7Douglas Mawson
25 Aug 2027Northern Lights Explorer15Douglas Mawson
30 Aug 2027Northwest Passage15Sylvia Earle
8 Sept 2027Iceland and East Greenland – Under The Northern Lights10Douglas Mawson
12 Sept 2027Northwest Passage – The Northern Lights15Sylvia Earle
4 Oct 2027Panama and Costa Rica – Crossing The Canal9Douglas Mawson
24 Oct 2027Patagonia and Chilean Fjords14Sylvia Earle
25 Oct 2027South Georgia, Falklands, and Antarctic Odyssey20Greg Mortimer
31 Oct 2027Antarctica Active – All-Inclusive Activities13Douglas Mawson
6 Nov 2027in Shackleton's Footsteps19Sylvia Earle
12 Nov 2027Spirit of Antarctica11Douglas Mawson
13 Nov 2027Antarctica Active – All-Inclusive Activities13Greg Mortimer
24 Nov 2027Across The Antarctic Circle12Sylvia Earle
25 Nov 2027Antarctica Active – All-Inclusive Activities13Greg Mortimer
3 Dec 2027Spirit of Antarctica10Douglas Mawson
5 Dec 2027Across The Antarctic Circle12Sylvia Earle

Questions people ask about Aurora Expeditions

How many Aurora Expeditions sailings are there?

The atlas holds 42 sailings from Aurora Expeditions, with 106 departures listed.

When do Aurora Expeditions departures run?

The listed departures run from 8 Nov 2026 to 23 Sept 2028. Dates come from the supplier feed and are refreshed nightly; an advisor confirms availability before anything is held.

How long are Aurora Expeditions sailings?

7 to 32 days. Most of them visit Antarctica, Arctic, Northern Europe & British Isles, Mediterranean.

Which ships does Aurora Expeditions use?

Douglas Mawson, 154 guests; Greg Mortimer, 132 guests; Sylvia Earle, 130 guests. Capacities are the published configuration and can change by departure.

How much does a Aurora Expeditions sailing cost?

Prices are set per departure and change with the season and the cabin. The Guide holds no rates, so nothing on this page is a price. An Aspen Travel Advisors advisor quotes the current fare for your dates and tells you what booking through Aspen adds.

How do I book Aurora Expeditions?

Through Aspen Travel Advisors. Your advisor checks availability on the departure you want, arranges the flights and the nights before and after, and stays your contact while you travel.

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