Condé Nast Traveller has named its ‘Hot List’ of the cruise world for 2023, a selection of what the publisher calls “a curated collection of the world’s best new cruises”.

Aurora Expeditions is hosting a series of consumer in-person and virtual events across Australia in May and June to highlight its just released 2024/2025 Antarctica program.

Aurora Expeditions is hosting a series of trade and consumer, virtual and in-person events across Australia in January and February. Attendees will learn about the “Aurora difference” as the expedition specialist drills down on its Bucket List for 2023, curated from its Expedition Team’s insights and vast experience.

Australian expedition cruise operator Aurora Expeditions has altered its name to AE Expeditions in the United Kingdom.

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.

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.

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.