Expedition cruise

The ULTIMATE Antarctica Cruise Packing List

One of the only ways to explore the vast beauty and frozenness of Antarctica is on an expedition cruise ship, where you get the opportunity to land amongst the penguins and zip between icebergs in a Zodiac. But what exactly do you pack to explore the coldest, driest, and most extreme continent on our planet? We just got back from a two week cruise with Aurora Expeditions around the White Continent. After being onboard an expedition cruise and exploring this magical corner of our planet for two weeks, here’s the ultimate Antarctica cruise packing list to make sure you can get the most from your adventures.

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Aurora Expeditions Antarctica Cruise Review: Everything You Need to Know

Tourism to Antarctica has exploded in the last few years, with up to 50 operators offering expeditions to explore the most remote corner of our planet. Aurora Expeditions is one of the most unique players on the Antarctica cruise market, offering adventurous itineraries that balance education, sustainability, and a hint of luxury. 

My husband, Justin, and I recently spent 14 days sailing around the Antarctic Peninsula with Aurora, surrounded by limitless ice, jaw-dropping landscapes, and an almost unbelievable abundance of wildlife. If you’re considering doing the same, here’s our honest review of our experience on our Aurora Expeditions Antarctica cruise, from what kind of activities we got up to every day to what to expect from the onboard staff.

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Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland: Visiting One of the Most Remote Towns in the World

Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland is a place with some impressive superlatives, being sandwiched between the world’s largest fjord system, Scoresby Sund, to the south and the world’s largest national park, Northeast Greenland National Park, to the north. 

As you might imagine, it’s incredibly remote In fact, it’s one of only a handful of settlements along the 6,200 mile coastline of eastern Greenland and the ONLY town in the Northeastern region of the country. For each of the 500 visitors that make it here each year, you’ll get to experience immense natural beauty and unique Indigenous culture. If you want to experience this mysterious place for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about visiting Ittoqqortoormiit.

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National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Greenland Cruise Review: Everything You Need to Know

Greenland has a lot of superlatives—it’s the biggest island, the least densely populated country, and home to the northernmost landmass in the world.  My husband, Justin, and I recently spent 12 days sailing from Reykjavik, Iceland to and along the northeastern coast of Greenland with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions to immerse ourselves in this raw and wildly beautiful place. If you’re considering doing the same, here’s our honest review of our experience on our National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Greenland cruise, from what kind of activities we got up to every day to what to expect from the onboard staff.

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Aurora Expeditions Svalbard Cruise Review: What You Need to Know

Arctic cruises are currently exploding in popularity, offering an incredible mix of abundant wildlife, otherworldly landscapes, and unique natural phenomena, like the Midnight Sun or the Northern Lights. One of the most popular destinations for Arctic cruises is Svalbard, an archipelago located between Norway and the North Pole that’s known for being home to the northernmost city, Longyearbyen, and to one of the highest populations of polar bears on the planet. 

We recently spent two weeks aboard a Svalbard cruise with Aurora Expeditions, an Australian company that specializes in polar expeditions. If you’re considering heading to Svalbard or joining an Aurora Expeditions cruise, here’s everything you need to know.

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