Aurora Expeditions Australia has unveiled its Arctic & Beyond 2025 program, introducing 4 new voyages and 7 Ultimate Adventures for travelers seeking extended exploration.
The itineraries, facilitated by two newbuild vessels - the sisterships Greg Mortimer (2019) and Sylvia Earle (2022) - cover diverse destinations, including Svalbard/Arctic Norway, the British Isles, Greenland, Iceland, and the Canadian Arctic (via the Northwest Passage).
Simplifying access to the embarkation point for Svalbard voyages, Aurora introduces included charter flights from Oslo to Longyearbyen (Spitsbergen Island) starting in 2025.
New expeditions include:
- Spitsbergen: Realm of the Ice Bear (round-trip from Oslo, June 16-23, 2025) aboard Greg Mortimer
- Iceland’s Westfjords & North Coast (round-trip from Reykjavik Iceland, July 28-August 5, 2025) aboard Sylvia Earle
- Southern Greenland: On the Trail of the Vikings (from Reykjavik to Toronto Canada, August 4-17, 2025) aboard Sylvia Earle
- Wild Landscapes of West Greenland (roundtrip from Toronto, August 15-29, 2025) aboard Sylvia Earle.
For those desiring varied experiences, the 'Ultimate Adventures' offer consecutive voyages, maximizing exploration time and providing added value savings. Examples include the 20-day 'Wild Svalbard, Greenland & Iceland,' the 23-day 'Arctic Wonders: Iceland & Spitsbergen,' the 26-day 'Greenland in Depth,' and the 26-day 'Northern Isles: Scotland & Iceland.'