by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 1:40 PM ET, Wed April 24, 2024
Aurora Expedition has unveiled its full line-up of 2025-26 Antarctica cruises, which includes sailings on its forthcoming ship, the Douglas Mawson.
And, for a limited time, the cruise line is offering up to 25 percent off cruise fares on select 2025-26 voyages.
The Australia-based company—which recently became a certified B Corp—will offer 32 voyages to the White Continent next year onboard three expedition ships: the Greg Mortimer, the Sylvia Earle and the Douglas Mawson.
Travelers will be able to choose between a wide array of itineraries, including the company’s popular “Antarctic Explorer” and “Spirit of Antarctica” voyages, which visit destinations on the Antarctic Peninsula.
New for the season, the cruise line is unveiling eight new itineraries that explore East Antarctica, the Ross Sea, the New Zealand Subantarctic Islands and a circumnavigation of Tasmania.
Guests can also book itineraries that allow them to fly to Antarctica—and skip the potentially treacherous waters of the Drake Passage.
“We have so much to be excited about with our most comprehensive and adventurous season yet,” says Hayley Peacock-Gower, chief marketing officer of Aurora Expeditions. “Not only will we be introducing our third purpose-built vessel, the Douglas Mawson, but we will explore more of Antarctica’s regions than we have before in a single season.”
Aurora Expeditions has also added two new departure ports: Hobart, Australia, and Dunedin, New Zealand. The cruise line is also offering two voyages with all activities included, such as snowshoeing, camping, snorkeling and paddling.
Want to visit Antarctica, but can’t convince any of your friends to go? No problem: The new Douglas Mawson will have 36 single berths.
“We’re particularly thrilled to be offering passengers the chance to travel to Antarctica from Australia and New Zealand for the first time in 13 years, reconnecting our company to its founding inspiration as well as opening up another lesser explored part of Antarctica to both local and international travelers,” says Peacock-Gower.
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