An epic experience

Awaken your inner explorer with Aurora Expeditions. Retrace Sir Douglas Mawson’s historic voyage, discover the remarkable wildlife of New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands, or sail beyond the Antarctic Circle and uncover the wonders of the Ross Sea on a journey very few explorers have made.

Connect with like-minded adventurers aboard the carbon-neutral small ship as you learn in the Citizen Science Centre or relax in the sauna. Book with your Virtuoso travel advisor and receive a US$250 shipboard credit per person as an exclusive benefit.

Coastal Tasmania – Untamed Wilderness (11 Days)

Hobart round-trip

Departs 1 December 2025

Virtuoso Balcony Stateroom fares FROM US$10,196 per person

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Mawson's Antarctica (24 Days)

Hobart to Dunedin

Departs 11 December 2025

Virtuoso Balcony Stateroom fares FROM US$32,396 per person

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Subantarctic Discovery (15 Days)

Dunedin round-trip

Departs 2 January 2026

Virtuoso Balcony Stateroom fares FROM US$14,531 per person

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Epic Antarctica (34 Days)

Dunedin to Ushuaia

Departs 8 February 2026

Virtuoso Balcony Stateroom fares FROM US$43,036 per person

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