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Life-Changing Expedition travel to the polar regions and other wild & remote places. Travel with a positive impact - B Corp™ Certified.

09/11/2026

Expedition Leader Vicky Inglis shares why this Arctic archipelago continues to captivate travelers from around the world.

Learn about Svalbard's wildlife, glaciers, bird colonies, polar history, photography opportunities, and the unique experiences that make it one of the most rewarding expedition destinations on Earth here: https://aurora-expeditions.pulse.ly/45rtp6yqsi

📸 Jake Hillsdon

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08/11/2026

History has a way of hiding in plain sight in the Arctic.

This unassuming cabin is Bamsebu, once the headquarters of Svalbard's only shore-based beluga whaling station. Established around 1930 by Norwegian hunter Ingvald Svendsen, the building is believed to have been relocated from one of the Northern Exploration Company's abandoned mining camps, giving it a second life on the shores of Svalbard.

What makes Bamsebu especially significant is what remains around it. The white bones scattered across the beach are a reminder of the beluga hunting industry that once operated here. Archaeologists estimate the remains belong to around 550 belugas processed at this site alone.

Beluga hunting expanded rapidly in Svalbard after 1867, with annual catches increasing from 17 whales in 1867 to 1,348 in 1870. Hunting continued until 1962, when belugas received full protection in Svalbard.

📸 E Team Historian Aviaaja Schlüter

07/11/2026

There are few places where history, culture, wildlife, and ice feel so deeply connected as they do in the Northwest Passage.

One day you're learning about the legacy of Arctic exploration on Beechey Island. The next, you're watching icebergs drift past Greenland's coast or standing beside the immense Ilulissat Icefjord. Along the way, there are opportunities to meet Inuit communities, look for wildlife including polar bears, musk oxen, beluga whales, arctic hares, and, if conditions are right, witness the northern lights dancing across the sky.

If the Northwest Passage has been sitting in your "someday" file, consider this your reminder that some journeys are worth making a little sooner: https://www.aurora-expeditions.com/expedition/northwest-passage?tourcode=nwp010s

📸 Adrian Wlodarczyk & Tammy Mackenzie

05/11/2026

Dick Smith has been part of Aurora Expeditions’ story since the very beginning.

An entrepreneur, adventurer, and long-time friend of Greg Mortimer, Dick helped launch Aurora Expeditions when Greg and Margaret first brought their vision to life. Decades later, he remains a passionate advocate for expedition travel and the protection of the wild places that make it so meaningful.

As Aurora celebrates 35 years of exploration, Dick reflects on his friendship with Greg, unforgettable journeys to Antarctica, and why Aurora’s commitment to responsible travel has remained so important from day one.

Swipe to hear Dick share his memories of Aurora’s early days, the magic of Antarctica, and his hopes for the future of expedition travel.

Explore more stories from the founders, expeditioners, leaders, and pioneers who helped shape Aurora Expeditions over 35 years here:https://aurora-expeditions.pulse.ly/29b9njlsgc

02/11/2026

Wake up in Seville and step straight into the day ahead.

As the Douglas Mawson sails up Spain's Guadalquivir River in the early morning light, the journey becomes part of the destination itself. Passing through locks, beneath bridges, and into the heart of the city, it's an arrival few ocean-going ships can offer.

For centuries, this river connected Seville to the wider world. Today, it offers a unique introduction to the city before a day spent wandering historic streets, sampling tapas, and discovering one of Spain's most captivating cultural capitals.

Sometimes, the best way to experience a destination is to wake up already immersed in it.

📍 Seville, Spain

02/11/2026

Partnering with Aurora Expeditions to film across Indonesia—one of the most biodiverse places on the planet—was a journey we will never forget.
Words barely scratch the surface of what it felt like to capture bucket-list wildlife like whale sharks and rare birds of paradise, or to snorkel through the most biodiverse reef on Earth. Experiences like these remind us just how vast, beautiful, and vibrant our natural world truly is.
We are endlessly grateful to the entire Aurora Expeditions team for trusting us to help tell this story, and to every local guide, community member, and partner who welcomed us along the way. Thank you for giving us the privilege of bringing these incredible moments to life.
🎥 We poured our hearts into capturing this expedition—watch the full video linked in the comments below!

31/10/2026

This is a voyage about the true spirit of expedition travel.

The Ross Sea is one of the most remote and least-visited regions of Antarctica, where expedition plans are shaped by the conditions rather than the map.

One day might bring emperor penguins along the ice edge. Another could reveal a historic hut from the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, a pod of orcas patrolling the pack ice, or a landscape so vast it puts everything else into perspective.

But the real reward is embracing the unexpected.

Stop saying someday, because some adventures are too wild to leave on the bucket list: https://aurora-expeditions.pulse.ly/6sdqs5jtaj

📸 Rachelle Mackintosh & Scott Portelli

30/10/2026

There was so much life in every day during our voyage through Raja Ampat and the Spice Islands from 14 October to 25 October aboard the Greg Mortimer.

Visits to Waigeo Island, where we searched for the spectacular birds-of-paradise, and Banda Neira, with its rich history, culture, and vibrant reefs, brought excitement, while time in Piaynemo offered calm and beauty, especially during our final exploration among its stunning lagoons and reefs. Thank you for joining us.

📸 Photos by E Team Photographer Jamie Lafferty

29/10/2026

Why do travelers fall in love with Antarctica? 🐧

Because it's more than a place you visit.

It's kayaking through iceberg-filled bays, watching whales surface in the distance, stepping ashore among penguin colonies, and learning from an expedition team whose passion for the region is impossible to miss.

From the waterline to the shoreline, Antarctica has a way of becoming something you'll never forget.

What are you waiting for? Learn more: https://aurora-expeditions.pulse.ly/xj7ghdzfph

📸 Matt Horspool

28/10/2026

A warm breeze. A quiet street. Nowhere to be except exactly where you are.

Mediterranean life looks good from here.

Join us and learn more through the link in bio.

📸 Tamsin Both

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