Cruise news (AuroraExpeditions-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions announces expanded 2025-2026 season
Aurora Expeditions (fleet), a renowned Australian-owned adventure travel company celebrated for its immersive and responsible exploration, has...
April 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions' newest ship Douglas Mawson will explore East Antarctica
Aurora Expeditions (fleet) has revealed its forthcoming addition to the fleet, the "Douglas Mawson" marking its 3rd purpose-built small expedition...
April 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions Australia unveils Arctic & Beyond 2025 voyages
Aurora Expeditions Australia has unveiled its Arctic & Beyond 2025 program, introducing 4 new voyages and 7 Ultimate Adventures for travelers...
November 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions rolls out SpaceX’s Starlink aboard Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle
The Australian expedition travel company Aurora Expeditions (fleet) has unveiled an upgraded onboard connectivity feature for passengers on its...
October 11, 2023 - Accidents
Ocean Explorer cruise ship pulled free after running aground in northeast Greenland
Aurora Expeditions' chartered ship Ocean Explorer/tracker has been successfully dislodged from her grounding in the remote wilderness of northeast...
September 14, 2023 - Accidents
Ocean Explorer runs aground in Alpefjord within the National Park in East Greenland
Aurora Expeditions' chartered ship Ocean Explorer/tracker has run aground in Alpefjord near Mestersvig/Camp Nyhavn within the National Park in East...
September 13, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Vantage Deluxe World Travel to be rebranded as Vantage Explorations
The recently appointed owner of a financially troubled Boston cruise company has expressed intentions to rebuild the brand's credibility and...
August 29, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions' subsidiary Pacific Travel Partners acquires Vantage Travel's assets
Pacific Travel Partners, a subsidiary of Aurora Expeditions Australia, has acquired the assets of Vantage Deluxe Travel. The acquisition occurred...
August 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions unveils limited time offers on select 2023-2024 Antarctic cruises
Aurora Expeditions (fleet) is offering limited-time offers on Antarctic expeditions for the 2023-2024 season. They are known for responsible travel...
June 11, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions introduces Antarctica 2024-2025 itineraries
Aurora Expeditions Australia (fleet) unveiled its 2024-2025 Antarctic program of 25 voyages ranging from 9- to 23 days in duration. These voyages...
April 14, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Cunard, Lindblad, Ponant and Windstar eliminate COVID vaccination/testing requirements
Several ocean cruise lines that retained their COVID vaccination/pre-boarding testing policies are ready to eliminate them. Windstar Cruises, Ponant...
March 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions' newest purpose-built small ship Sylvia Earle officially christened in Antarctica
Earlier this week, Aurora Expeditions (fleet) christened its newest purpose-built small ship, Sylvia Earle alongside namesake/godmother, Dr. Sylvia...
February 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions to explore the northernmost tip of Greenland
Aurora Expeditions announced it aims to explore the northernmost tip of Greenland, a location not yet frequented by expedition cruise ships. The...
February 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions’ ships Sylvia Earle and Greg Mortimer meet for the first time in Antarctica
Aurora Expeditions’ 2 cruise ships met for the first time this week while sailing in the icy landscape of the Antarctic Peninsula. The 2019...
February 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions’ cruise ship Sylvia Earle departs on inaugural Antarctic voyage from Ushuaia...
Aurora Expeditions’ second cruise ship Sylvia Earle started the maiden voyage to Antarctica (roundtrip from Ushuaia Argentina via Drake Passage...
December 14, 2022