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Antarctica with Aurora Expeditions:
Epic Antarctica: Crossing the 7th Continent

Overwhelming, Heart Warming, Life Changing.

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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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Calling all pioneers, history buffs and adventure lovers for an epic adventure across the southern seas

  • Follow in the footsteps of explorers such as Scott, Ross, Amundsen and Shackleton and embark on a journey very few people on this planet have made

  • Sail beyond the Antarctic Circle, uncover wonders of the Ross Sea, explore the Peninsula and the incredible sights in between

  • Enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the beauty and majesty of this remote and pristine environment

Highlights of this Expedition

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Epic Antarctica: Crossing the 7th Continent

Epic Antarctica: Crossing the 7th Continent

Expedition To/From: Dunedin, New Zealand/Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Cruise
  • 33 days
  • 7 January - 8 February 2027

Our world-class expedition vessels: Greg Mortimer.

Destination Highlights

  • See the impressive Ross Ice Shelf, the largest ice shelf in the world (roughly the size of France)
  • Follow the trails of pioneers and traverse the Antarctic coastline from the Ross Sea to the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Bear witness to a vast array of wildlife including numerous penguin varieties

Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Dunedin and transfer your hotel
Day 2: Embarkation day
Day 3: At Sea
Days 4-6: New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands
Day 7: At Sea
Days 8-9: Macquarie Island
Days 10-12: At Sea
Days 13-18: Ross Sea
Days 19-26: At Sea, Cross the International Date Line
Days 27-31: Antarctic Peninsula
Days 32-33: At Sea
Day 34: Disembark in Ushuaia

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 Ship - 130 Passengers Maximum

Our expedition ship— the Greg Mortimer — is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built ship using the latest advances in design and technology, truly revolutionizing the small-ship experience.

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Onboard the Douglas Mawson

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INCLUSIONS

  • All airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
  • One night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Dunedin on
    Day 1.
  • Onboard accommodation during voyage, including daily cabin service.
  • All meals, snacks, tea, coffee, soft drink and juice during voyage.
  • Beer and house wine with dinner.
  • Captain’s Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house
    cocktails, house beer and wine, non- alcoholic 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.
  • Comprehensive pre-departure information.
  • Port surcharges, permits and landing fees.
  • Wi-Fi* (Please note we travel to remote regions and therefore the connection can be unreliable).

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 (outside of dinner service), gratuities, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, wi-fi, 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 34 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.