Aurora Douglas Mawson

Aurora Expeditions’ ice-christened flagship brings Aussie spirit back to the seas

Aurora Expeditions made maritime history on Sydney Harbour as it unveiled its newest ship, the Douglas Mawson, in a ceremony as unconventional and proudly Australian as the company behind it.

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Peter Lynch
Douglas Mawson Sydney Harbour

Aurora Expeditions’ Douglas Mawson sails into Sydney to mark a new era of adventure

This morning, the brand-new Aurora Expeditions ship, Douglas Mawson, made her Australian debut in Sydney Harbour.

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Isabelle James
Sylvia Earle in Italy

Aurora Expeditions unveil 21 amazing voyages across 22 countries in 2027

Aurora Expeditions has unveiled 21 amazing voyages across 22 countries for 2027.

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Teresa Ooi
Tasmania in all of its glory

Retiree Dylan Evans wins a 12-night cruise for two, valued at $34,790 incl. airfare credit

Escape to the untamed beauty of Tasmania's coastline aboard a brand new adventure ship from the line founded by Australians.

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Andrew Brennan
Oceania Cruises Allura Pool

The new cruise ships launching in 2025

On average, the world’s top cruise companies acquire or add one newly built ship every two to four years.

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Daisy Melwani
Jane Archer on her expedition cruise with Aurora Expeditions

How I converted my husband to become an expedition cruiser

“Why would I want to go somewhere cold,” has been my hubby Mark’s stock ... Read more

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Jane Archer
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Aurora adds third vessel, Douglas Mawson, to its fleet 

Australian-owned expedition travel company Aurora Expeditions welcomes third purpose-built small expedition ship, Douglas Mawson, to its fleet. 

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Grant Jones
Cruise ship enters the Miraflores lock in the Panama Canal

Panama Canal low water levels force cruise cancellations: What travellers need to know

Low water levels in the Panama Canal disrupt cruise itineraries, impacting global sea trade and travellers' plans. Stay informed for updates.

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Peter Lynch
Gina Chick as guest speaker

Gina Chick joins Aurora Expeditions in Antarctica

Alone Australia winner Gina Chick, who survived 67 days in the Tasmanian wilderness to take home $250,000, joins Aurora Expeditions.

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Grant Jones
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