Aurora Expeditions Cruises

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View & filter all Aurora Expeditions cruises, from the Arctic to Antarctica as well as Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. Sort by travel dates, price range, and destination. AdventureSmith is known for our firsthand experience with Aurora Expeditions, and we’re here to help you decide where—and how—to cruise with confidence.

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Black & white penguins walk up a steep, snowy hillside in the sun as a small white, blue & teal ship sits nearby in Antarctica. Route map of Across the Antarctic Circle cruise, round-trip from Ushuaia, Argentina with visits along western Antarctica.

Across the Antarctic Circle

Cruise or fly the Drake for Circle access from an active ship

Tandem kayakers in red & green jackets paddle an inflatable blue kayak among icy waters by white expedition ship. Route map of Antarctica Active cruise, round-trip from Ushuaia, Argentina with visits along the Antarctic Peninsula.

Antarctica Active Cruise

Activities-included Peninsula voyage emphasizing daily adventure

Zodiac boat with Antarctica Complete cruise guests moves through calm water with small ship in teal, blue & white behind. Route map of clockwise Antarctica Complete voyage, operating round-trip from Ushuaia, Argentina, with an attempt to cross the Antarctic Circle.

Antarctica Complete

Activity- and comfort-focused South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula

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Aurora Expeditions Ships

Antarctica is Aurora Expeditions’ founding destination, and voyages to the White Continent remain central to the company’s expedition program. Our travelers consistently rank Aurora among the top of our list of the best Antarctica cruises and cruise lines.

Aurora Expeditions operates one of the most sophisticated fleets in expedition cruising, with innovative, purpose-built ships carrying approximately 130–154 guests. Each vessel is named for a pioneering explorer or environmental leader and designed for responsible travel in remote polar and coastal regions. Featuring innovative X-Bow technology for smoother, more efficient, and more environmentally conscious sailing, the fleet includes Greg Mortimer (2019), Sylvia Earle (2022), and Douglas Mawson (2025).

AdventureSmith’s Firsthand Aurora Expeditions Ship Reviews

From AdventureSmith’s president and founder to our Director of Operations and most senior Adventure Specialist, our team has sailed aboard Aurora Expeditions’ full fleet—across both poles. We were also invited to join the inaugural sailing of the Douglas Mawson, giving us early, firsthand insight into the newest addition to the fleet. Explore our detailed ship reviews to see how each vessel compares and which one best suits your expedition goals: Greg Mortimer ship reviewSylvia Earle ship review and Douglas Mawson ship review.

Aurora Expeditions, Rated by Our Travelers