Discover our expanded schedule featuring a diverse array of Expedition and Discovery voyages, Trekking adventures and the company of special guests ready to unveil the wonders of polar regions and more. Selecting your preferred style of adventure with Vantage Explorations has never been easier.
With over three decades of expertise, our Expedition Teams have been imparting their knowledge about the world’s most remote and pristine destinations, spanning Antarctica, the Arctic and beyond. We prioritize the experience over a fixed itinerary, allowing our purpose-built small ships, versatile Zodiacs and immersive activities to lead you into uncharted territories. If you seek to witness the extraordinary, you must venture to places you’ve never been before.
Expeditions remain inherently unpredictable, guided by nature’s whims – be it weather conditions, tides, or ice formations, all informed by our team’s extensive local wisdom. Each day, your Expedition Team crafts a bespoke plan, optimizing experiences for everyone on board. This flexibility yields unparalleled rewards, enabling us to pause for inspiring wildlife encounters, marvel at glacier calving spectacles, or extend stays in serene locations for moments of profound solitude.
We chase the sun, altering our course when a polar bear graces our sight, making impromptu landings on remote beaches to commune with penguin colonies or seizing the opportunity of clear skies to summit mountains for unbeatable photography experiences. Your dedicated Expedition Team remains your constant companion, enhancing your voyage with captivating presentations and insights into the remarkable places you explore.
Expedition cruising unites those with a thirst for knowledge, an adventurous spirit, and a yearning to embrace the natural world. We encourage you to seize every opportunity and nurture your inner adventurer. To enrich your experience in these wild and remote destinations, choose from a range of add-on activities, including sea kayaking, snorkelling and diving.
Expeditions in Antarctica
Wild Antarctica
Expedition
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ Wild Antarctica featuring the Weddell Sea expedition. Famed for its enormous icebergs, year-round sea ice, fascinating fossils and the pivotal role it played in Shackleton’s Endurance expedition,...
12-13 Days
From USD $16,421.25/pp
Subantarctic Discovery
Expedition
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ Subantarctic Discovery expedition. Discover the primordial beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Australian and New Zealand Subantarctic Islands on this in-depth exploration of a most rugged...
15 Days
From USD $12,556.00/pp
Spirit of Antarctica featuring the Chilean Fjords
Expedition
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ Spirit of Antarctica featuring the Chilean Fjords expedition. As Antarctica laps up the last of the summer sun and the landscape bathes in dappled light, its inhabitants show no signs...
13 Days
From USD $13,116.00/pp
Spirit of Antarctica
Expedition
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ Spirit of Antarctica expedition. Embrace the spirit of polar exploration on this classic expedition to the coveted white continent. Sail across the famed Drake Passage to and...
12 Days
From USD $14,076.00/pp
South Georgia & Antarctic Odyssey
Expedition
Welcome to our South Georgia & Antarctic Odyssey expedition.This voyage encompasses the best of the Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia. Discover historic Stanley in the Falklands~Malvinas and stand in awe...
20-24 Days
From USD $23,836.00/pp
Ross Sea Odyssey
Expedition
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ Ross Sea Odyssey expedition.Experience one of the most remote, historic sectors of the deep South in comfort on this exploratory expedition aboard the luxurious Douglas Mawson....
25 Days
From USD $25,916.00/pp
Mawson's Antarctica
Expedition
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ Mawson’s Antarctica expedition, sailing on the Douglas Mawson!Retrace the historic voyage of Sir Douglas Mawson’s Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE) and experience the grandeur of remote East...
24 Days
From USD $25,196.00/pp
In Shackleton's Footsteps
Expedition
Welcome to our NEW In Shackleton’s Footsteps expedition.Follow in the footsteps of ‘the Boss’ on this quintessential polar voyage, from the serene ice of the deep south to the subantarctic...
20 Days
From USD $20,096.25/pp
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula
Expedition
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula expedition. This epic voyage takes you on an incomparable journey, visiting enigmatic Subantarctic islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Similar to the...
21-23 Days
From USD $22,396.00/pp
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula
Expedition
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula expedition. This epic voyage takes you on an incomparable journey, visiting enigmatic Subantarctic islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Similar to the...
21-23 Days
From USD $22,396.00/pp
Epic Antarctica: Crossing the 7th Continent
Expedition
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ Epic Antarctica: Crossing the 7th Continent expedition. Calling all pioneers, history buffs and adventure lovers for an epic adventure across the southern seas. Follow in the footsteps...
34 Days
From USD $35,036.00/pp
Deep Weddell following Nordenskjöld
Vaccines
Aurora Expeditions requires all embarking crew, Expedition Team and our passengers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to embarking on any of its cruises.
It is important to note, that all travellers need to check and comply with the vaccine requirements of the country they are travelling to. Some countries have their own vaccination requirements. For example, Greenland; only accepts EMA approved vaccines which are: Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Novavax.
As of 5th February 2022, Aurora will require all passengers to have also had a booster vaccination prior to boarding, if more than 5 months have passed after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination (and at least 2 months after completing a J&J COVID-19 vaccination).
Officially certified proof of vaccination and booster will be required ahead of travel and we will require that it be emailed to Aurora no later than 15 days prior to departure.
Aurora Expeditions does not require passengers to undergo tests for COVID-19 prior to embarkation or during the voyage. We do not conduct routine COVID-19 testing unless required by the relevant authorities. However, passengers who report symptoms of COVID-19 to the medical team during a voyage will be tested.
Full vaccinations must occur four weeks prior to the embarkation date of the voyage and proof of vaccination will be required to be provided to Aurora Expeditions in advance of the voyage.
Acceptable vaccinations are limited to: Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Novavax, Comirnaty, Spikevax, Vaxzevria, Jcovden, Nuvaxovid, COVID-19 Vaccine (inactivated, adjuvanted) Valneva, VidPrevtyn Beta, Sinovax and Sinopharm.
Coming soon...
Circle and Weddell
Vaccines
Aurora Expeditions requires all embarking crew, Expedition Team and our passengers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to embarking on any of its cruises.
It is important to note, that all travellers need to check and comply with the vaccine requirements of the country they are travelling to. Some countries have their own vaccination requirements. For example, Greenland; only accepts EMA approved vaccines which are: Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Novavax.
As of 5th February 2022, Aurora will require all passengers to have also had a booster vaccination prior to boarding, if more than 5 months have passed after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination (and at least 2 months after completing a J&J COVID-19 vaccination).
Officially certified proof of vaccination and booster will be required ahead of travel and we will require that it be emailed to Aurora no later than 15 days prior to departure.
Aurora Expeditions does not require passengers to undergo tests for COVID-19 prior to embarkation or during the voyage. We do not conduct routine COVID-19 testing unless required by the relevant authorities. However, passengers who report symptoms of COVID-19 to the medical team during a voyage will be tested.
Full vaccinations must occur four weeks prior to the embarkation date of the voyage and proof of vaccination will be required to be provided to Aurora Expeditions in advance of the voyage.
Acceptable vaccinations are limited to: Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Novavax, Comirnaty, Spikevax, Vaxzevria, Jcovden, Nuvaxovid, COVID-19 Vaccine (inactivated, adjuvanted) Valneva, VidPrevtyn Beta, Sinovax and Sinopharm.
Coming soon...
Antarctica Complete
Expedition
Welcome to our Antarctica Complete expedition. Experience unparalleled adventure and discovery on your ultimate Antarctic voyage. If you want to see it all, this is the trip for you. Be transported...
23 Days
From USD $29,915.75/pp
Antarctica Active (All Inclusive Activities)
Expedition
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ Antarctica Active: All Inclusive Activities expedition. Paddling, camping, snowshoeing and snorkelling are included in the activity cost. Vantage Explorations is renowned for the variety and volume of...
15 Days
From USD $14,870.75/pp
Antarctic Peninsula: Fly the Drake
Expedition
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ Antarctic Peninsula: Fly the Drake expedition. Separating the southern tip of the South American continent from the Antarctic Peninsula region is the Drake Passage, where the mighty...
12 Days
From USD $22,010.75/pp
Antarctic Peninsula in Depth
Expedition
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ Antarctic Peninsula In Depth expedition. The ultimate expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula that seeks to include visits to some well-known locations and opportunities for surprise discoveries. Enjoy...
15 Days
From USD $14,870.75/pp
Antarctic Explorer featuring the Chilean Fjords
Expedition
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ Antarctic Explorer featuring the Chilean Fjords Fly/Sail expedition. Early Antarctic explorers returned from their voyages to the deep south with tales of a magnificent, ice-covered land teeming...
14 Days
From USD $16,316.00/pp
Expeditions in the Arctic & Beyond
Wild Landscapes of West Greenland
Expedition
Welcome to Vantage’s Wild Landscapes of West Greenland expedition. Home to the northernmost capital in the world, Nuuk, the west coast of Greenland may be the most inhabited part of the...
15 Days
From USD $19,436.00/pp
Traversing the Northwest Passage
Expedition
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ Traversing the Northwest Passage (formerly the Complete Northwest Passage) expedition.On this epic voyage inspired by Roald Amundsen’s historic expedition, we attempt to sail the full length...
30 Days
From USD $35,005.50/pp
Svalbard Odyssey
Expedition
Enjoy the best of Svalbard, a world of near-endless daylight, where polar bear sightings quicken your pulse, guillemot cries echo from towering cliffs, and beluga whales rise from the sea....
12 Days
From USD $14,700.75/pp
Svalbard in Depth
Expedition
On this extended exploration of the Svalbard archipelago, there is ample time to enjoy the best of this magical region, a world of near-endless daylight, where polar bear sightings quicken...
15 Days
From USD $17,635.50/pp
Southern Greenland: On the Trail of the Vikings
Expedition
Welcome to Vantage’s Wild Landscapes of West Greenland expedition. Home to the northernmost capital in the world, Nuuk, the west coast of Greenland may be the most inhabited part of the...
15 Days
From USD $19,436.00/pp
Patagonia & Chilean Fjords
Expedition
Welcome to Vantage’s Patagonia and Chilean Fjords expedition. Sail the legendary Beagle Channel and marvel at the snow-covered peaks of rugged Patagonia. Zodiac-cruise through fjords flanked by glaciers and watch as...
15 Days
From USD $11,836.00/pp
Northwest Passage
Expedition
Welcome to Vantage’s Northwest Passage expedition. The labyrinthine channels of the legendary Northwest Passage have enchanted explorers and adventurers for centuries and have been home to the local Inuit and their...
16-17 Days
From USD $20,396.00/pp
Jewels of the Arctic
Expedition
Explore Svalbard, a world of near-endless daylight, where polar bear sightings quicken your pulse, walrus haul out on sea ice and guillemot cries echo from towering cliffs. In East Greenland,...
13-15 Days
From USD $17,250.75/pp
Iceland, Jan Mayen, Svalbard
Expedition
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ Iceland, Jan Mayen, Svalbard expedition.From the lush green mosses and bustling bird cliffs of Iceland to the stark, sublime volcanic beauty of Jan Mayen and following...
13 Days
From USD $10,156.00/pp
Greenland Odyssey
Expedition
Experience the enormity of Greenland – the world’s largest island – where jagged peaks pierce azure skies, and countless glaciers snake their way towards the coast. Sail along deep fjords,...
17 Days
From USD $17,760.75/pp
Arctic Complete - Svalbard, Greenland & Iceland
Expedition
Combine Jewels of the Arctic with Svalbard Odyssey for a complete exploration of the European Arctic’s west side. From Reykjavik, embark on a voyage to Svalbard, scanning for whales, and...
24 Days
From USD $22,435.75/pp