Antarctica with Aurora Expeditions:
Spirit of Antarctica 2024/25

Overwhelming, Heart Warming, Life Changing.

"Experience the Antarctica"

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Life. Changing. Antarctica.

Life. Changing. Antarctica: Imagine a place so pristine and remote you can hear snowflakes hitting the water.

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Embrace the spirit of polar exploration on this classic expedition to the white continent.

  • Sail across the famed Drake Passage in both directions, admiring spectacular seabirds and approaching Antarctica as the explorers of old did – by sea

  • Immerse yourself in the natural surroundings with more time off-ship, including 2-3 excursions per day^ exploring on Zodiac cruises, walks and hikes

  • Search for wildlife on a Zodiac cruise, aim to set foot on the continent and perhaps camp under pastel polar skies

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Highlights of this Expedition

Featured Expedition

Spirit of Antarctica

Spirit of Antarctica

Expedition To/From: Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Cruise
  • 12 days
  • 27 Oct - 07 Nov 24, 12 Nov - 23 Nov 24, 22 Nov - 03 Dec 24, 08 Dec - 19 Dec 24, & 06 Jan - 17 Jan 25

Our world-class expedition vessels: Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle.

Destination Highlights

  • Hone your photography skills, capturing enormous glaciers and scores of penguins, seals, whales and sea birds
  • Do the polar plunge and join an exclusive club of brave adventurers
  • Zodiac cruise in secluded bays and quiet coves filled with brash ice and spectacularly shaped icebergs in various shades of blue
  • Encounter cheeky penguins busy nest building and stealing pebbles from each other in the process

Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Ushuaia
Day 2: Embarkation
Days 3-4: Drake Passage Crossing
Days 5-9: Antarctic Peninsula
Days 10-11: Drake Passage Crossing
Day 12: Disembark Ushuaia

SAVE with an Air Credit of US$2,000pp PLUS savings of up to 20%*

*Terms and conditions: Only valid on new bookings and must be booked by 31 December, 2024, unless sold out prior. Promotion is subject to availability at the time of booking and capacity controlled. Offer can be withdrawn at any time and not redeemable for cash. Normal booking terms and conditions apply - contact your travel advisor for details.

^ Note: The excursion schedule is only a guide and is subject to change due to weather conditions. Additional cost applies to optional activities. The polar plunge included activity is subject to weather conditions.

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Reserve your optional activities at the time of booking to secure your spot.

*Landings, adventures, and activities are weather-dependent. Activity options vary by itinerary, and additional fees apply for optional activities.

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Destination Antarctica: Edwin Sargent

For Snorkelling & Diving Guide Edwin Sargent, Antarctica never loses its magic; each return is an encounter with the unknown. It's a place where you can disconnect from the noise of the outside world, immersed in the beauty of the ice, wildlife and the ever-changing landscapes.

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New Purpose-Built Small Ships - 130 Passengers Maximum

Our expedition ships— the Greg Mortimer and the Sylvia Earle—are new to the fleet and designed for exploration. These state-of-the-art, purpose-built ships use the latest advances in design and technology, truly revolutionising the small-ship experience.

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Introducing the Sylvia Earle

The Sylvia Earle is a floating ambassador for the conservation of the planet, paying tribute to Dr. Sylvia Earle and six pioneering female conservationists, with public decks honouring their contributions.

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Onboard the Greg Mortimer

A look inside our purpose-built expedition vessel, Greg Mortimer, the world’s first passenger expedition ship featuring the Ulstein X-Bow®.

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INCLUSIONS

  • All airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
  • One night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Punta Arenas on Day 1.
  • Onboard accommodation during voyage, including daily cabin service.
  • All meals, snacks, tea and coffee during voyage.
  • Beer, house wine and soft drinks with dinner.
  • Captain’s Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, and nonalcoholic beverages.
  • All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises.
  • Educational lectures and guiding services provided by Expedition Team.
  • Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consultation).
  • One 3-in-1 waterproof, polar expedition jacket.
  • Complimentary use of Muck Boots during the voyage.
  • Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi.
  • Comprehensive pre-departure information.
  • Port surcharges, permits and landing fees.

EXCLUSIONS

  • International or domestic flights – unless specified in the itinerary.
  • Transfers – unless specified in the itinerary.
  • Airport arrival or departure taxes.
  • Passport, visa, reciprocity and vaccination fees and charges.
  • Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges.
  • Hotel accommodation and meals – unless specified in the itinerary.
  • Optional excursions and optional activity surcharges.
  • All items of a personal nature, including but not limited to alcoholic beverages and soft drinks (outside of dinner service), gratuities, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, email or phone
    charges.
About Aurora Expeditions

About Aurora Expeditions

From the start, Aurora Expeditions— an award-winning Australian-owned company—was destined to be different. Our passion for adventure, exploring wild places and sharing the experience with friends burns just as brightly as it did over 33 years ago, as does our preference for small-group, personal expeditions, accompanied by an expedition team we believe are the world’s best.

I'd love to tell you more about Aurora Expeditions and their immersive, small-ship expeditions and travel experiences to the world’s wild and most remarkable destinations – Antarctica, the Arctic and beyond.

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