Aurora Expeditions
Aurora Expeditions is an Australian expedition cruise company specialising in small-group voyages to the Polar Regions and other wild, remote destinations, including Antarctica, the European Arctic (Spitsbergen and Greenland), Scotland, Norway and Australia’s Kimberley Coast.
Since the company’s inception it has become a world leader in expedition cruising. Our ice-strengthened expedition vessels have an exceptional safety record, whilst our small-group voyages (max. 54 passengers) have flexible, innovative itineraries deliver personal experiences of the destination.
The highly experienced and enthusiastic expedition team includes naturalists, historians and geologists all of whom share a passion for these regions and a commitment in delivering educationally rich life-changing experiences.
Founded:1991
2012/13 Fleet
♦ Polar Pioneer - 54 passengers (Antarctica, Scotland & European Arctic)
♦ Coral Princess - 44 passengers (Kimberley Coast)
Demographic
♦ 35+ years DINK Travellers
♦ 45+ Adventurous Souls
♦ 55+ Retiree Experience Seekers
Price Range
♦ Fares start from $5,900 per person
Destinations
♦ Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, Weddell Sea, Falkland Islands
♦ Scotland, Norway, Spitsbergen, Greenland, Iceland
♦ Kimberley Coast
Accommodation
♦ Triple,Twin, and Suite cabin options
♦ Spacious cabins with ample storage space
♦ All cabins have outside portholes or windows
♦ Choice of shared or private bathroom facilities
♦ Share cabins available (no single supplements for sharing)
♦ Daily cabin service
Dining & Beverages
♦ Hearty meals, prepared by western chefs
♦ Tea, coffee and snacks available 24 hours
♦ Open-plan seating in dining rooms
♦ Fully-stocked bar
♦ BBQ on the deck / on shore
Entertainment
♦ Two or more daily landings and excursions onshore
♦ Zodiaccruises around icebergs, glaciers and wildlife hubs
♦ Wildlifewatching from land and bridge
♦ Engaging land lectures by our range of expert
♦ Spacious bridge and decks (ideal for viewing the dramatic scenery and wildlife); 24 hour Open Bridge’policy; experienced expedition team; fleet of inflatable Zodiacs ensuring easy travel from ship to shore; dining room and bar; presentation room; satellite phone and email access; daily cabin cleaning service; laundry service available
♦ Specific to Polar ioneer only:
Experienced Russian crew; ice-strengthened hull; basic medical clinic and doctor; gumboots provided for landings; sauna; ship shop
♦ Specific to Coral Princess only: Spa; specialised excursion vessel ‘The Explorer’
Ship Facilities
♦ Spacious bridge and decks (ideal for viewing the dramatic scenery and wildlife); 24 hour Open Bridge’ policy; experienced expedition team; fleet of inflatable Zodiacs ensuring easy travel from ship to shore; dining room and bar; presentation room; satellite phone and email access; daily cabin cleaning service; laundry service available
♦ Specific to Polar Pioneer only:
Experienced Russian crew; ice-strengthened hull; basic medical clinic and doctor; gumboots provided for landings; sauna; ship shop
♦ Specific to Coral Princess only: Spa; specialised excursion vessel ‘The Explorer’
Cruise Price Inclusions
♦ Ship’s accommodation and public area access
♦ All on-board meals
♦ Shore excursions from the ship, including Zodiac cruises
♦ Lectures,videos, slide and film shows and guide services
♦ Initial medical services
♦ Destination and port fees and taxes
♦ Pre and post land arrangements as mentioned in the itinerary
♦ Comprehensive pre-departure information
♦ Professionally produced electronic voyage log
Aurora Expeditions is an Australian expedition cruise company specialising in small-group voyages to the Polar Regions and other wild, remote destinations, including Antarctica, the European Arctic (Spitsbergen and Greenland), Scotland, Norway and Australia’s Kimberley Coast.
Since the company’s inception it has become a world leader in expedition cruising. Our ice-strengthened expedition vessels have an exceptional safety record, whilst our small-group voyages (max. 54 passengers) have flexible, innovative itineraries deliver personal experiences of the destination.
The highly experienced and enthusiastic expedition team includes naturalists, historians and geologists all of whom share a passion for these regions and a commitment in delivering educationally rich life-changing experiences.
Founded:1991
2012/13 Fleet
♦ Polar Pioneer - 54 passengers (Antarctica, Scotland & European Arctic)
♦ Coral Princess - 44 passengers (Kimberley Coast)
Demographic
♦ 35+ years DINK Travellers
♦ 45+ Adventurous Souls
♦ 55+ Retiree Experience Seekers
Price Range
♦ Fares start from $5,900 per person
Destinations
♦ Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, Weddell Sea, Falkland Islands
♦ Scotland, Norway, Spitsbergen, Greenland, Iceland
♦ Kimberley Coast
Accommodation
♦ Triple,Twin, and Suite cabin options
♦ Spacious cabins with ample storage space
♦ All cabins have outside portholes or windows
♦ Choice of shared or private bathroom facilities
♦ Share cabins available (no single supplements for sharing)
♦ Daily cabin service
Dining & Beverages
♦ Hearty meals, prepared by western chefs
♦ Tea, coffee and snacks available 24 hours
♦ Open-plan seating in dining rooms
♦ Fully-stocked bar
♦ BBQ on the deck / on shore
Entertainment
♦ Two or more daily landings and excursions onshore
♦ Zodiaccruises around icebergs, glaciers and wildlife hubs
♦ Wildlifewatching from land and bridge
♦ Engaging land lectures by our range of expert
♦ Spacious bridge and decks (ideal for viewing the dramatic scenery and wildlife); 24 hour Open Bridge’policy; experienced expedition team; fleet of inflatable Zodiacs ensuring easy travel from ship to shore; dining room and bar; presentation room; satellite phone and email access; daily cabin cleaning service; laundry service available
♦ Specific to Polar ioneer only:
Experienced Russian crew; ice-strengthened hull; basic medical clinic and doctor; gumboots provided for landings; sauna; ship shop
♦ Specific to Coral Princess only: Spa; specialised excursion vessel ‘The Explorer’
Ship Facilities
♦ Spacious bridge and decks (ideal for viewing the dramatic scenery and wildlife); 24 hour Open Bridge’ policy; experienced expedition team; fleet of inflatable Zodiacs ensuring easy travel from ship to shore; dining room and bar; presentation room; satellite phone and email access; daily cabin cleaning service; laundry service available
♦ Specific to Polar Pioneer only:
Experienced Russian crew; ice-strengthened hull; basic medical clinic and doctor; gumboots provided for landings; sauna; ship shop
♦ Specific to Coral Princess only: Spa; specialised excursion vessel ‘The Explorer’
Cruise Price Inclusions
♦ Ship’s accommodation and public area access
♦ All on-board meals
♦ Shore excursions from the ship, including Zodiac cruises
♦ Lectures,videos, slide and film shows and guide services
♦ Initial medical services
♦ Destination and port fees and taxes
♦ Pre and post land arrangements as mentioned in the itinerary
♦ Comprehensive pre-departure information
♦ Professionally produced electronic voyage log
