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Aurora Expeditions Releases 2024 Arctic Program

by Katie Skrzek

Nov 30, 2022

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Aurora Expeditions entices travelers to experience the Arctic with its Arctic & Beyond program for 2024. Explore the world’s most remote locations on these multi-destination voyages and experiences.

Arctic

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The new, enhanced and reintroduced itineraries include a 15-day Patagonia and Chilean Fjords expedition, 11-day circumnavigation of Iceland, 15-day Costa Rica and Panama Canal sailing, 12-day Wild Scotland adventure, and 17-day Greenland journey. Polar expeditions travel across the Arctic Circle to Svalbard, Spitsbergen, and to witness the Northern Lights. Visit the Northwest Passage for immersive experiences in Antarctica. The expedition and discovery voyages include trekking excursions and discussions with special guests. Sailings take place on two of Aurora’s purpose-built small ships: Greg Mortimer and the brand-new Sylvia Earle.

Svalbard

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“Our expert Expedition Teams have been sharing their knowledge and understanding of the Arctic and Antarctic for more than 30 years,” said Hayley Peacock-Gower, chief marketing officer, Aurora Expeditions. “Our new Arctic and Beyond 2024 program continues to deliver the best of the polar regions as well as multiple destinations in warmer waters.”

 

As an incentive to booking early, Aurora Expeditions offers up to 25 percent off bookings made prior to Dec. 31.

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