Aurora Expeditions | Cruises to Antarctica, Arctic & Beyond

Have you ever wondered about the process of designing a purpose-built expedition ship? Step into the fascinating journey behind the creation of our brand new ship, the Douglas Mawson, which features the latest Ulstein X-BOW®, in our interview with Chief...

At Aurora Expeditions, we firmly believe that the ultimate honour to bestow upon someone is to name a ship after them. Following in the footsteps of the Greg Mortimer, named after mountaineer, explorer and Aurora Expeditions co-founder Greg Mortimer...

As travel advisors, your mission is to curate experiences that leave a lasting imprint on your clients’ souls. For those seeking a blend of natural wonders, cultural richness and unparalleled adventures, Iceland stands as the epitome of exploration....

How well do you know our founder, Greg Mortimer (OAM)? Did you know that he’s one of Australia’s most distinguished explorers? It might sound like we’re a little biased, but the facts speak for themselves.
To rest our case, let’s take a look at some of the ‘firsts’ attached to his illustrious mountaineering career. He was part of the first Australian ascent of Annapurna II’s south face, one of the first of two Australians to summit Mt Everest, the first...