Epic Antarctica: Crossing the 7th Continent on the Douglas Mawson

• Skirt rowdy beaches crowded with harems of New Zealand (Hooker’s) sea lions to reach rātā forests where rare, yellow-eyed penguins can be found.
• Revel in the richness of the unique Ross Sea ecosystem, part of the Ross Sea Region Marine Protected Area and a Sylvia Earle Mission Blue “Hope Spot”.
• Navigate through gleaming pack ice alive with Weddell and leopard seals, Adélie and emperor penguins and whales feeding in fathomless leads.

Set sail on Aurora Expeditions’ Epic Antarctica: Crossing the 7th Continent adventure. Designed for pioneers, history enthusiasts, and thrill-seekers, this extraordinary journey takes you across the southern seas, following in the footsteps of legendary explorers like Scott, Ross, Amundsen, and Shackleton. Venture into the Antarctic Circle, discover the hidden wonders of the Ross Sea, and explore the majestic Peninsula, with breathtaking sights at every turn. This is your chance to experience the untouched beauty and awe-inspiring landscapes of one of the most remote places on Earth, on an adventure few have ever embarked upon.