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Itinerary
Oslo
Upon arrival in Oslo, make your way to your group airport hotel, located just a five-minute walk from the International Terminal. At your included hotel, please visit the Aurora Expeditions hospitality desk to collect your luggage cabin tags and to speak with our ground operations team, wh... Read More
Oslo
Longyearbyen
Spitsbergen
Spitsbergen
Spitsbergen
Spitsbergen
Spitsbergen
Longyearbyen
Oslo
*This holiday is generally suitable for persons with reduced mobility. For customers with reduced mobility or any medical condition that may require special assistance or arrangements to be made, please notify your Cruise Concierge at the time of your enquiry, so that we can provide specific information as to the suitability of the holiday, as well as make suitable arrangements with the Holiday Provider on your behalf.
Explore Douglas Mawson
Dining room
One of the most important parts of any expedition is the food! Start each adventure with hearty meals and delicious morning and afternoon teas prepared by our onboard chefs.
Meals are a great time to connect with fellow travellers in our open-seating dining area, sharing stories and insights from the day. Tea, coffee, and snacks are available 24/7, and our chefs offer a variety of menu options for each meal. Enjoy house wines, beers, and soft drinks with dinner after a day of exploration.
Wrap up your journey with informal Captain’s Farewell drinks, featuring complimentary beverages, cocktail appetisers, and a special three-course meal.
Citizen Science
Travel is always the best educator and we offer the chance to enrich your curiosity and expand your knowledge and understanding of the places we travel to. There is no better learning opportunity than being in the field with subject matter experts.
Our Citizen Science Program is designed to be an interactive forum of like-minded travellers to share new discoveries and deepen their connection to the natural world in a relaxed, informal and fun environment – both on board our ships, on our fascinating shore expeditions and in our zodiacs.
You can make a difference as we can provide invaluable data to the scientific community through you taking part. You too can become an ambassador for the protection of our majestic but fragile blue planet when you return home by sharing what you have learned.
What is Citizen Science?
Citizen Science is the collection and analysis of data relating to the natural world by members of the general public, typically as part of a collaborative project with professional scientists around the world.
Why Take Part?
Aurora Expeditions travels to some of the most unique and remote places on the planet. It is challenging for scientists to spend time in these areas, so any observations we contribute can be extremely valuable.
Gathering and sharing data is also a great way to engage and educate ourselves in pressing issues that concern us at a local, regional and global level.
How Does it Work?
Members of our passionate Expedition Team, together with a Citizen Science Coordinator, will be on hand to introduce and assist you with the projects being conducted on your voyage.
Expert guidance on the collection, storage and sharing of new scientific data will not only greatly enhance your voyage experience, but help you gain more knowledge of our ever-changing natural environment.
From the biggest mammals to the smallest marine creatures, the important part you play in our Citizen Science projects will help protect and preserve the planet for generations to come.
Our Projects
Our passengers can contribute to global research, collecting data in some of the most hard-to-reach, under-studied places on Earth. Our Citizen Science Program covers seven projects that span the globe, to advance understanding of marine ecosystems, birdlife, climate change and polar environments.
Please note: As some of our Citizen Science projects are location- and weather-dependent, we cannot operate all of the projects on all voyages. We will endeavour to include as many projects as possible on your voyage with ample time allocated to them on a day-to-day basis.
- HappyWhale uses photo ID to track individual whales. Guests can photograph encounters and log them on the database, improving knowledge about migration, population health and behaviour.
- eBird is the world’s largest biodiversity-related Citizen Science project, collecting bird observations from around the globe. Aurora passengers help to track species distribution and population changes.
- Our passengers are invited to record cloud conditions, with observations submitted to NASA GLOBE Cloud contributing to climate modelling.
- Our Citizen Scientists measure water clarity by lowering a Secchi disk, recording visibility, and sharing data with scientists that are studying the effects of climate change on ocean ecosystems. This builds a long-term global dataset, and each voyage contributes new observations from some of the least-studied waters in the world.
- Snow algae are microscopic organisms that grow on snow and ice, influencing melt rates. The Snow Algae Study engages passengers in photographing and recording snow algae sites, contributing to global research into how these organisms influence the Antarctic environment. This study is supported by the latest science from the National Snow and Ice Data Center.
- FjordPhyto invites passengers to explore phytoplankton diversity in polar fjords and coastal waters. Using simple tools, they collect samples to help scientists track phytoplankton health and its response to changing ocean conditions. These observations enhance understanding of the base of the marine food and how climate change is altering polar ecosystems. *Only available on Antarctic voyages.
- We are proudly the first expedition company to facilitate the development and execution of the TIPI pilot project, using thermal imaging to measure polar ice conditions. This project combines science, technology and storytelling to create robust datasets while engaging the public in polar research. We are collaborating with founder Joe Muise to deliver high-quality scientific outcomes.
Citizen Science Centre and Lounge
Learn more about the world and the unique destinations Aurora visits by visiting the onboard naturalist and Expedition Team in the world-class Citizen Science Center. You will be rewarded for your thirst for knowledge with one of the best views on the ship.
Jacuzzis
There are two Jacuzzis on the top outside deck which offer amazing views of the world outside.
Deck 8
- Seating area
- Observation lounge
- Top-deck restaurant
- Bar
- Observation decks
- Elevator
Deck 7
- Gym
- Sauna
- Seating area
- Observation decks
- Swimming pool and sun deck
- Jacuzzis
- Bridge
- Elevator
- Junior Suite
- Aurora Stateroom Superior
- Aurora Stateroom Superior Single
Deck 6
- Library
- Upper glass atrium lounge
- Elevator
- Balcony Stateroom Superior
- Balcony Stateroom (A, B, C)
- Junior Suite
Deck 5
- Lecture room & lounge
- Assembly station
- Reception
- Ship shop
- Dining room
- Bar
- Lower glass atrium lounge
- Elevator
- Citizen Science centre
Deck 4
- Elevator
- Main entrance
- Expedition desk
- Captain's Suite
- Balcony Stateroom Superior
- Balcony Stateroom (A, B, C)
Deck 3
- Change room/mudroom
- Zodiac access points
- Activity launching platform
- Medical clinic
- Elevator
- Aurora Stateroom Triple
- Aurora Stateroom Twin
- Aurora Stateroom Superior Single
- Aurora Stateroom Single
Douglas Mawson Cabins & Suites
Aurora Stateroom Twin
Balcony Stateroom Superior
Captain's Suite
Our Award Winning Service
UK Cruise Awards 2026 Partnership Achievement Award
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Best Workplaces in Travel 2024
Travel Weekly Travel Agent Award 2023
Best Online Travel Agency 2022
TTG Top 50 Ocean Travel Agency 2022
Best Online Agent 2021
Best Company 2020
Best Online Agent 2019
TTG Top 50 Travel Agency 2019
Our Award Winning Service
UK Cruise Awards 2026 Partnership Achievement Award
Best Workplaces in Travel 2024
Travel Weekly Travel Agent Award 2023
Best Online Travel Agency 2022
TTG Top 50 Ocean Travel Agency 2022
Best Online Agent 2021
Best Company 2020
Best Online Agent 2019
TTG Top 50 Travel Agency 2019
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