Cruise news (Aurora Expeditions-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions reports strong growth in North American demand for Antarctic voyages
Aurora Expeditions has recorded significant growth in bookings from the North American market for its 2025-26 Antarctic season, with reservations...
June 30, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions expands Antarctic operations
In the Southern Ocean, the Australia-based company and polar travel brand Aurora Expeditions has completed its largest Antarctic program to date...
May 1, 2026 - Accidents
Aurora Expeditions' founder medevaced from Douglas Mawson ship
Greg Mortimer, the explorer who established Aurora Expeditions in the early 1990s, was recently medevaced by helicopter from the newly commissioned...
January 5, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions' ship Douglas Mawson enters service
The new expedition vessel Douglas Mawson, owned by Australia’s Aurora Expeditions, made its inaugural arrival in Sydney Harbour, docking at the...
November 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions integrates AI-powered navigation for enhanced sustainability in polar operations
Aurora Expeditions has entered a collaboration with Australian climate-technology firm CounterCurrent to deploy its AI-powered navigation system on...
October 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions (Australia) trials biofuel on Sylvia Earle ship in Spain
Aurora Expeditions (Australia) has taken a notable step toward sustainable maritime operations by completing its first trial of biofuel aboard the...
September 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions (Australia) opens 2027 small ship cruise season
Aurora Expeditions (Australia) has opened sales for its 2027 season, which will feature 21 voyages across 22 countries. The program includes...
September 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions' newest ship, Douglas Mawson, successfully completes sea trials
Aurora Expeditions' newest vessel, Douglas Mawson, has successfully concluded sea trials off the coast of Hainan, China, from June 26 to July 2, 2025...
July 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions introduces Arctic & Beyond cruises in 2027
The Australia-based Aurora Expeditions unveiled its 2027 Arctic & Beyond season, presenting 25 voyages scheduled for its two chartered expedition...
June 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions to launch first all-female Antarctic cruise in 2027
Aurora Expeditions Australia has announced the launch of the first all-female Antarctic cruise, set to depart in 2027. The Antarctic Women’s...
March 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
SunStone Ships and CMHI China launched final INFINITY Class vessel Douglas Mawson
On November 29th, the Florida USA-based cruise shipowner SunStone Ships (subsidiary of SunStone Maritime Group) launched Douglas Mawson - the 7th and...
December 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions opens 2026 itineraries with Solar Eclipse cruises and new solo cabins
Aurora Expeditions, renowned for its responsible small-ship exploration, has unveiled its 2026 Arctic and Beyond season, expanding its offerings to...
September 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions Australia limits polar cruise capacity to 130 passengers
Aurora Expeditions Australia, renowned for its commitment to responsible small-ship expedition travel, has announced a new maximum passenger capacity...
July 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions 2025-2026 season (ships Greg Mortimer, Sylvia Earle, Douglas Mawson)
Aurora Expeditions, a renowned Australian-owned adventure travel company celebrated for its immersive and responsible exploration, has unveiled its...
April 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions' newest ship Douglas Mawson will explore East Antarctica
Aurora Expeditions has revealed its forthcoming addition to the fleet, MS Douglas Mawson (fka Ocean Discoverer) marking its 3rd purpose-built...
April 3, 2024