About Aurora

Aurora Expeditions is an Australian owned company specialising in small group expedition-style travel to polar regions and other wild and remote places. A world leader in polar cruising, Aurora Expeditions is an independent company that offers its travellers the chance to have an intimate experience in these regions with its small ships and flexible, innovative itineraries.

With a history of pushing the boundaries of expedition travel, Aurora Expeditions is proud to have pioneered a number of activities such as scuba diving and climbing in Antarctica. The majority of voyages now offer adventure options such as mountain climbing, sea kayaking, photography and camping in various locations; while Aurora's expert naturalists, historians, staff and crew help to unlock the wonders of these special places. Deeply committed to education and preservation of the environment, Aurora Expeditions has been involved in nearly twenty years of Antarctic research and polar travel.

The Aurora Expeditions philosophy is simple: To carefully share the wonder of the wildest places on the planet, in turn creating ambassadors for its protection. Aurora Expeditions experienced team of expert staff and crew are devoted to ensuring that these precious regions on our planet are preserved for future generations. Their continued involvement with IAATO (International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators) and AECO (Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators) helps them to fulfill this mandate and is another important reason for choosing to travel with Aurora Expeditions.