Health & Safety
We have updated our health and safety protocols effective from 12 September 2024.
Onboard, you will be tested if you present with any COVID-19 symptoms, are a close contact with a passenger who has tested positive for COVID-19, or upon request.
In the event that you test positive for COVID-19 onboard, you will be required to wear a mask for a period of 5 days. Close contacts will be closely monitored for 5 days and encouraged to wear a mask during this period.
Aurora highly recommends that all passengers have an Influenza vaccine prior to travel.
All health and safety protocols are subject to change and may vary due to local regulations in the countries visited.
Travel Insurance
Due to the adventurous style of travel offered by Aurora Expeditions and the remoteness of the areas in which we travel, it is a condition of travel with Aurora Expeditions that all passengers are covered by comprehensive travel insurance prior to departure, and that they maintain such insurance for the duration of the expedition. This may help protect your travel investment, your belongings and most importantly, you from many unforeseen circumstances that may arise before or during your trip.
Passengers traveling with Aurora Expeditions are required to be covered by a reputable travel insurance policy that includes baggage loss, cancellation & curtailment of holiday, medical, accident and repatriation/emergency evacuation coverage worth at least $250,000 USD. Proof of insurance will be required ahead of travel and we will require that it be emailed to Aurora no later than 60 days prior to departure.
While there are several insurance companies offering travel protection plans, Aurora Expeditions recommends Redpoint and has arranged for dedicated resources to support our guests’ needs. To obtain additional information and explore options for coverage, please contact Redpoint directly at 415-481-0610 or by visiting Redpoint Travel Protection.
Ship Health & Safety Features
100% Fresh Air on Board
Our vessels have ultra-modern systems that includes 100% fresh air in every cabin – passenger and crew. There is no recirculation of air throughout our vessels.
Expedition Experiences
As part of our continued commitment to providing expedition experiences in the safest and most enjoyable way possible, in each landing passengers will be accompanied by a medic.
Medical Team and Fully Equipped Medical Centre
An emergency medical team including a doctor and a nurse with current training in public health protocols, outbreak prevention and management protocols will be aboard every voyage.
Our ships have a fully equipped Medical Centre with facilities for emergency care. All passengers are required to have Travel Insurance with suitable Medivac. In addition, we have dedicated isolation cabins should they become necessary during a voyage.
OnBoard
Aurora Expeditions has further enhanced all cleaning and sanitization procedures on board. All of our crew are extensively trained in the latest public health sanitation methods and will wear suitable PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
In the event that you test positive for COVID-19 onboard, you will be required to wear a mask for a period of 5 days. Close contacts will be closely monitored for 5 days and encouraged to wear a mask during this period.Clean Expedition Ships
The frequency of cleaning and sanitisation has been increased in all public spaces with an emphasis on high touch surfaces and spaces including elevators, handrails, public furniture and fitness equipment, as well as intensive cleaning of cabins with disinfectants with proven effectiveness. All vessels will undergo extensive cleaning in between voyages in accordance with COVID-19 Controls & Prevention protocols.