How much does an Aurora Expeditions cruise cost?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 9 November 2026
No verdict of ours: the facts Aurora Expeditions publishes on its own website, read 9 November 2026, topic by topic, each with a link to the page it came from.
How much does an Aurora Expeditions cruise cost?
Of the five voyages listed below, Aurora Expeditions prices Glaciers & Fjords of Southern Patagonia, 11 days in March 2027, from US$9,746 per person twin share and the Ross Sea Odyssey, 26 days in December 2026, from US$35,726; Spirit of Antarctica, 11 days from December 2026, is from US$15,436.
What do Aurora Expeditions voyages cost?
5 voyages Aurora Expeditions prices on its own website, read 9 November 2026, each per person with its departure; prices are as the line gives them, never converted.
- Spirit of Antarctica, 11 days: from USD $15,436 per person twin share, departures December 2026 and February, November and December 2027. Source
- Ross Sea Odyssey, 26 days: from USD $35,726 per person twin share, December 2026. Source
- Northwest Passage, 15 days: from USD $20,846 per person twin share, August and September 2027 and 2028. Source
- Spitsbergen: Realm of Ice & Wildlife, 8 days: from USD $11,916 per person twin share, August 2027 and June and July 2028. Source
- Glaciers & Fjords of Southern Patagonia, 11 days: from USD $9,746 per person twin share, March 2027. Source
What does the fare include?
Aurora Expeditions' fares include all meals, drinks with premium spirits and wine (from the 2026/2027 Antarctica season), Starlink wifi, a 3-in-1 polar jacket, use of Muck boots, daily shore excursions and Zodiac cruises, port surcharges and landing fees; optional activities cost extra and a gratuity of USD $20 per person per day is added to the onboard account. Source
What do solo travellers pay?
Aurora Expeditions offers dedicated solo cabins with no single supplement, 10 on the Greg Mortimer and the Sylvia Earle and 4 on the Douglas Mawson, plus a stateroom-sharing service; the usual solo supplement is 50%. Source
How much is the deposit?
Aurora Expeditions asks a deposit of 25% of each ticket within 7 working days of booking; final payment is due at least 120 days before departure. Source
What happens if you cancel?
Aurora Expeditions keeps the deposit if you cancel 121 days or more before departure and 100% of the ticket price from 120 days; its Voyage Assurance Program instead offers a credit equal to the deposit (121 days or more) or to 50% of the fare (90 to 120 days), valid for 24 months. Source
Is your money protected?
Aurora Expeditions places all voyage deposits in a separate trust account, the Aurora Passenger Trust, under its Deposit Protection Program; deposits are released from the trust 180 days before departure. Source
What insurance do you need?
Aurora Expeditions requires comprehensive travel insurance with medical and emergency evacuation cover of at least USD $250,000, with proof emailed no later than 60 days before departure. Source
When is Aurora Expeditions not the fit?
The limit below is published by Aurora Expeditions on its own website.
- Aurora Expeditions: not the fit if you may cancel late: from 120 days before departure the cancellation fee is 100% of the full ticket price. Source
What do reviews say?
Its figures per platform, read 9 November 2026, each from a listing under the line's own name; a whole-company profile is marked. Figures are never added together.
- Aurora Expeditions: Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 107 reviews. Read 9 November 2026.
Aurora Expeditions at a glance
Its card, as on every Uncompromised Travel expedition page: what it sells, why to choose it, what to ask for and the limits it publishes.
Aurora Expeditions
- Best for
- Small-ship polar voyages with solo cabins
- What it sells
- Runs expedition voyages to Antarctica, the Arctic and beyond on three ships of its own name, the Greg Mortimer, Sylvia Earle and Douglas Mawson.
- Why choose them
- Publishes an Expedition Team-to-expeditioner ratio of 1:7. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 107 reviews. Read 9 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for one of the 10 dedicated solo cabins with no single supplement on the Greg Mortimer or Sylvia Earle.
- Not the fit if
- you may need to cancel late: from 120 days before departure the cancellation fee is 100% of the full ticket price.
- Published price
- Spirit of Antarctica, 11 days, from USD $15,436 per person twin share (was $19,295), December 2026 and 2027 seasons. Read 9 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Deposit Protection Program: all voyage deposits go into a separate trust account (Aurora Passenger Trust).
Aurora Expeditions cruise prices: the questions people ask
How many guests are on board with Aurora Expeditions?
Aurora Expeditions carries 130 passengers on expedition on each ship; maximum capacity is 130 on the Sylvia Earle, 148 on the Greg Mortimer and 154 on the Douglas Mawson.
How much does a voyage cost with Aurora Expeditions?
Aurora Expeditions prices Spirit of Antarctica, 11 days, from USD $15,436 per person twin share (brochure price $19,295), with departures in December 2026 and February, November and December 2027.
What does the fare include with Aurora Expeditions?
Aurora Expeditions' fares include all meals, drinks with premium spirits and wine (from the 2026/2027 Antarctica season), Starlink wifi, a 3-in-1 polar jacket, use of Muck boots, daily shore excursions and Zodiac cruises, port surcharges and landing fees; optional activities cost extra and a gratuity of USD $20 per person per day is added to the onboard account.
What is the cancellation policy with Aurora Expeditions?
Aurora Expeditions keeps the deposit if you cancel 121 days or more before departure and 100% of the ticket price from 120 days; its Voyage Assurance Program instead offers a credit equal to the deposit (121 days or more) or to 50% of the fare (90 to 120 days), valid for 24 months.
How much is the deposit with Aurora Expeditions?
Aurora Expeditions asks a deposit of 25% of each ticket within 7 working days of booking; final payment is due at least 120 days before departure.
Is there a single supplement with Aurora Expeditions?
Aurora Expeditions offers dedicated solo cabins with no single supplement, 10 on the Greg Mortimer and the Sylvia Earle and 4 on the Douglas Mawson, plus a stateroom-sharing service; the usual solo supplement is 50%.
How do I compare prices like for like?
Ask for a written quote for the same dates and the same cabin type, with every inclusion listed: flights, hotel nights, drinks, gratuities, kayaking or camping and the parka. The price lines above give what each line publishes and on what basis.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Each card links the line's own website; ask for a written quote that lists what the fare includes.
Where can I check these facts myself?
Every line on this page links the page of the line's own website it was read from, read 9 November 2026.
Is any company on this page paying to be here?
No. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel; none paid to be on it.
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