Aurora Expeditions Blog
History Of Antarctic Explorers
Few places on Earth capture the imagination like Antarctica. The world’s last frontier, it eluded the flag-in-ground race of person or …
Capturing Underwater Wonders: Interview with Jett Britnell
Jett and Kathryn Britnell are an adventurous duo who wear many hats in the world of exploration! They are professional …
Whales in Antarctica: Blue Whales, Orcas and Minke Whales
Enigmatic, majestic, and awe-inspiring whales, the giants of the ocean, give rise to gasps, oohs, and aahs every time they …
Discovering the Endurance: Interview with Saunders Carmichael-Brown
Saunders Carmichael-Brown is an award winning digital and broadcast presenter who was an integral part of the small media team …
Emperor Penguin Facts
George Clooney looks good in a tuxedo, but he’s got nothing compared to one of our favourite Antarctic species: the …
Unveiling Enchanting Depths: Scuba Diving in Antarctica
Antarctica, the frozen continent at the end of the world, holds a mystique that has captivated adventurers and explorers for …
Top 5 Reasons To Include South Georgia On Your Antarctic Expedition
Unknown to most, the Antarctic region stretches wider than its mainland and actually includes a number of island chains dotted …
Top Bucket List Experiences in the Arctic
The north’s answer to Antarctica, the Arctic is fast growing in popularity and becoming a bucket list destination for travellers …
Top 10 Bucket List Experiences in Antarctica
Antarctica has been captivating adventurers for centuries – long before it was discovered. Greek philosophers knew that there must be …
10 fun facts about Antarctica
Hidden away from the rest of the world at the Earth’s southernmost tip, Antarctica is arguably the most intriguing and …
Late Season Antarctica: Why I like Antarctic trips in March
It’s fantastic – you have the real Antarctica, and you have it all to yourself. Dr. Roger Kirkwood March is …
Spotted! The Top 7 Wildlife You’ll See in the Arctic
If you’re considering an Arctic vacation and wondering what your wildlife spotting chances are, you’re in luck. Why? Because the …
Patagonia Trekking Guide: Top 10 Highlights
Sweeping across the border of Argentina and Chile, it’s easy to mistake the beauty of Patagonia for some B roll …
10 Top Photography Tips
We want to hero the award-winning professional photographers that join every Aurora Expeditions voyage as part of the Expedition Team. Our …
10 Arctic Facts You Might Not Know
The Arctic is a mesmerising region at the top of the world, quite literally, that incorporates parts of eight countries – …
Scuba Diving in Antarctica
Apart from spider crabs, peacock worms, dogfish, crabs, sea squirts, soft corals, sea butterflies, giant kelp walls and many species …
Sea Kayaking in the Subantarctic Islands
Explore the remote and untouched Subantarctic Islands by sea kayaking in South Georgia, the Falklands~Maldivas and the South Sandwich Islands. …
Why Sir Ernest Shackleton’s 100 year legacy lives on
Wednesday 5 January 2022 marked the 100th anniversary of the death of one of the greatest polar pioneers, Sir Ernest Shackleton. …
Sea Kayaking in the Arctic
Sea kayaking in the Arctic is one of the best ways to experience this diverse polar region that encompasses the …
Sea Kayaking in Greenland
Experience the raw power of the world’s largest island when you go sea kayaking in Greenland. Explore its coastline from …
Why do Arctic polar bears need sea ice?
Arctic Sea Ice Day – 15 July Arctic Sea Ice Day is an annual event observed on 15 July, which …
We answer your top 5 questions about Camping in Antarctica
Have you ever imagined yourself rolling out your sleeping mat and wriggling into your thermal sleeping bag for a night …
Sea Kayaking in Antarctica
Sea kayaking in Antarctica is one of the best and most enjoyable ways to immerse yourself in the frozen seventh continent. To the …
Arctic Birds: A Bird Watcher’s Guide to Svalbard
The Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard is one of our favourite destinations, with jaw-dropping landscapes and impressive wildlife. However, Svalbard isn’t …