Aurora Expeditions’ second purpose-built small ship, Sylvia Earle, has departed on her inaugural voyage. The sister ship to Greg Mortimer departed for Antarctica on 10 December 2022 from Ushuaia, Argentina.

This month sees the release of Aurora Expeditions’ 2024 Arctic & Beyond program, covering destinations such as Greenland, Svalbard, Iceland, Norway and the Northwest Passage, accessed aboard the award-winning Australian adventure company’s two ships, Greg Mortimer and the freshly delivered, Sylvia Earle.

Aurora Expeditions has unveiled its new Arctic & Beyond 2024 program, featuring a newly expanded schedule that showcases a variety of unique expedition and discovery voyages, along with trekking adventures and special guests who will deliver the natural wonders of the polar regions and beyond, from Greenland to Patagonia.

Aurora Expeditions has announced a Founder’s Voyage Across the Arctic Circle in May 2023 will be led by the Australian expedition line’s Greg Mortimer (OAM). The 15-day adventure aboard his namesake, Greg Mortimer, will sail from Scotland to Norway, visiting the remote Orkney and Shetland Islands, the Norwegian coastline and the frozen wilderness of Bear Island and Svalbard.

SunStone Maritime Group has accepted delivery of ships four and five of its Infinity Class fleet, to be operated as Sylvia Earle, by Aurora Expeditions and Ocean Odyssey by Vantage Cruise Line.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia will put Expedition Cruising in the spotlight next month during its latest online education event for travel advisors.

Aurora Expeditions has named its upcoming program of Special Guests who will be joining a variety of voyages for the remainder of 2022 and into 2023.

Aurora Expeditions has unveiled its new 2023/24 Antarctica season giving adventurous travellers even more options for exploring the white continent, as well as a new selection of 2023 Arctic and British Isles voyages aboard the Sylvia Earle.

Aurora Expeditions has confirmed its new – and second – purpose-built expedition ship, Sylvia Earle, will make its debut voyage on the Subantarctic Safari from 4-20 November 2022. The ship will be christened by its namesake, renowned marine biologist, oceanographer and explorer Dr. Sylvia Earle, prior to making its way to the wildlife havens of South Georgia and the Falkland Islands.

Aurora Expeditions puts its faith in travel, tourism and cruise industry fresh face Michael Heath.

Aurora Expeditions is now accepting reservations for its 2023 Arctic & Global season comprising several brand-new itineraries and explorations to the Islands of the Atlantic for the first time. A new 147-page brochure has been released in conjunction with the new season’s launch.

Aurora Expeditions’ Chief Executive Office, Monique Ponfoort, is stepping down after 17 months leading the Australian expedition cruise line.