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Expedition Cruising Explained: An Adviser’s Guide for Curious Travellers

This expedition cruise guide is designed to help you understand what is involved before you commit. Whether you are considering Antarctica, the Kimberley, the Arctic, the Galapagos, expedition-style river journeys in Africa or South America, or other remote regions, my aim is to help you make informed, thoughtful decisions.

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Why Solo Cruise Booking Feels Hard & What Actually Helps

The truth about solo cabins, single supplements, and why so many solo travellers give up too early If you’ve ever tried to book a cruise as a solo traveller and ended up confused, frustrated, or…

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Douglas Mawson

Aurora Expeditions, a leader in small-ship adventure travel, is expanding its fleet with the Douglas Mawson, set to debut in late 2025. Named after Sir Douglas Mawson, the legendary Antarctic explorer, this ship is designed…

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Expedition Cruising

Small ships. Big adventures. And luxury that isn’t afraid to get muddy boots. At a recent Cruise Showcase, I discovered that adventure cruising has come a long way from rugged ships and basic bunks. Today’s…