Aurora Expeditions

New Vessel announcement. April 2024. (Copied from email)

We’re excited to announce that our new small ship, the Douglas Mawson, is joining the Aurora family of pioneering small ships in 2025.

Named after the legendary Australian geologist and explorer, our new small ship embodies Mawson's pioneering spirit and is purpose-built for global discovery and off-ship adventures.

The new Douglas Mawson is the most modern small ship featuring:

The latest and greatest Ulstein X-BOW® - the best by far, more fuel efficient and more agile!
Takes on average 154 adventurers to the world’s wildest places in smooth, quiet comfort
Unrivalled interior design experience – with all the comforts
More cabin types including single cabins!
Two restaurants and two bars
Two Jacuzzis, outdoor heated pool and pool bar, gym and sauna
Lecture Theatre, Citizen Science Centre and multiple observation areas


The Douglas Mawson will commence sailing during our Antarctica 2025/2026 season.

Read more on the Aurora website
www.auroraexpeditions.com.au/ship/douglas-mawson/?utm_source=mc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ShipLaunch-DouglasMawson-Consumer-APAC&utm_content=Douglas-Mawson-Ship