Aurora Expeditions has unveiled its new 2026 Arctic and Beyond season, including the company's first voyages to Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Coast, as well as new single cabins on every voyage.
The season features 42 sailings, including new expedition voyages to Indonesia and Borneo, the opportunity to view the 2026 solar eclipse from Greenland on the "Arctic Jewels" itinerary, and new combinations of Arctic destinations on its polar voyages, with a maximum of 130 passengers. In addition, Aurora's best-selling voyages to Costa Rica and Scotland are included in the 2026 program, including a second, shorter seven-day voyage to Costa Rica.
Arctic and Beyond's 2026 season also introduces a new style of exploration: "Small Ship Cruises." These cruises will visit the Mediterranean, the Atlantic Coast, the British Isles, and Ireland, forming a distinct program alongside the company's popular polar expeditions and remote destinations. More than ordinary sightseeing trips, this new style of immersive exploration will offer curated, storytelling-led, land-based experiences, as well as a selection of all-inclusive shore excursions in each port.
To meet the growing demand from the solo traveler segment, Aurora Expeditions will also introduce 10 dedicated solo cabins on its fleet of three small ships. These will be offered in various cabin categories starting with the Arctic and Beyond 2026 season.
"Aurora's travel style focuses on destination immersion and responsible exploration on small ships in a relaxed and informal environment, no matter what corner of the planet we are exploring," commented CEO Michael Heath.
"Our 2026 Arctic and Beyond season heralds an exciting evolution for Aurora Expeditions. We have expanded from our core offering of polar expeditions and remote areas to a greater diversity of destinations, climates, and exploration styles, enabling our passengers to experience more. This also includes a commitment to our solo adventurers, offering 10 exclusive single cabins, with no single supplement, on all sailings starting this season.".
Highlights of the 2026 Arctic and Beyond program:
EXPEDITIONS
– Arctic Jewels (Solar Eclipse 2026)
Oslo/Reykjavik, August 2-26, 2026 on the Sylvia Earle
– In Wallace's Wake: Indonesia and Borneo
Bali/Singapore, October 24–November 8, 2026 at the Greg Mortimer
– Historical routes and wilderness: Scotland, Faroe Islands and Iceland
Aberdeen/Reykjavik, May 17-29, 2026 at the Greg Mortimer
– Natural Treasures of Costa Rica
San José/San José, April 23-29, 2026 at the Sylvia Earle
SMALL SHIP CRUISES
– More than a myth: From Marrakech to Barcelona
Marrakech/Barcelona, June 20-July 2, 2026 on the Douglas Mawson
– The Fate of the Irish: From Dublin to Dublin
Dublin/Dublin, May 8-26, 2026 at the Douglas Mawson
– Myths of the Mediterranean: From Athens to Naples
Athens/Naples, September 14–October 1, 2026 at the Douglas Mawson
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