Aurora Offering New Polar Itineraries

Kayakers, Antarctica (Scott Portelli)

(PRESS RELEASE)_Antarctica is the destination on everyone’s bucket list right now, and luckily the best time to visit is quickly approaching. From November to March, Antarctica’s summer season, the days in Antarctica are at their longest and wildlife is most active. This year, adventure fanatics should choose to travel to the great white continent with Aurora Expeditions, where they’ll be fully immersed in this new world with innovative itinerary combinations and activities, such as polar scuba diving, not offered by others.

During this season, the temperature in Antarctica is regularly above zero, so wildlife enthusiasts will have a chance to spot an abundance of animals, such as polar bears, penguins and more. The sun is also in a perfect position for photographers to capture incredible sunrises and sunsets, and the long daylight hours make the weather much more favorable for land excursions. The beauty doesn’t end at night, because of zero light pollution coming through, travelers will be surrounded by millions of glistening stars at night and even catch a glimpse of the beautiful northern lights, as well as the milky way!

Aurora Expeditions hosts a variety of new itineraries that will appeal to anyone interested in visiting. Please see below for details.

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Falklands~Malvinas and Antarctic Peninsula: 

• Perfect for wildlife lovers and birdwatchers, this is an in-depth, five-day exploration of the Falklands~Malvinas and Antarctic Peninsula in mid-spring when it is at its most pristine and ideal for landscape photography. Expect to find no less than six species of breeding penguins, seals, and 23 annual migrants of birds.

South Georgia & Antarctic Odyssey featuring South Sandwich Islands

• Wildlife lovers will also enjoy this epic voyage discovering the Falklands~Malvinas, encountering the animal haven in South Georgia, and sailing to the South Sandwich Islands, along with an adventure seeking voyage to a chain of seldom-visited volcanic islands located 460 miles south-east of South Georgia. The South Sandwich Islands is in a corner of the world that very few people reach, making this is unique opportunity to become one of those few. 

Antarctic Peninsula in Depth

• This is the ultimate expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula that includes visits to well-known locations and opportunities for surprise discoveries, with nine full days to discover the wonders of the Antarctic Peninsula in the peak of summer. Those who love an adrenaline rush should opt for this voyage as it also sails through the Drake Passage.

Antarctic Explorer Express

• This expedition is the younger sibling to the fully-grown Antarctic Explorer voyage, featuring a condensed version of the longer itinerary for travelers who might be short on time. Take a break from taking the Drake Passage on the way back and use your time to explore Antarctica with Zodiac cruises, polar plunges and more.

Deep Weddell Following Nordensköld

• History enthusiasts will be astounded by the Weddell Sea region, which is renowned for vast amounts of ice – sea ice, pack ice and gigantic icebergs. For adventurous expeditioners, a visit to the area can be rewarding, most notably for its historical associations surrounding the abandonment of Ernest Shackleton’s ship, The Endurance, after it was trapped in ice. The area  is also well known to be rich in geology and paleontology. Travelers can scour for ancient fossils of gastropods, large clams and spiral-shaped ammonites.

Circle and Weddell

• Antarctic adventurers can aim to tick two boxes off their bucket list on this voyage. Here,  travelers have the opportunity to visit regions in Antarctica that most people who have visited the region have never experienced – below the Antarctic Circle and attempting to forge a path through the ice in the Weddell Sea.