Aurora Expeditions, the award-winning leader in small-ship adventure travel, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Small Ship Cruises 2027 Season, officially opening for sale today.
With 21 extraordinary voyages across 22 countries, the season explores the sun-soaked Mediterranean and Adriatic, the vibrant Atlantic & African Coast, and the wild landscapes of Central America (Costa Rica & Panama), along with the historic treasures of Northern Europe and the UK & Ireland. These unique journeys range from 9 to 17 days aboard Aurora’s three purpose-built small ships - Greg Mortimer, Sylvia Earle and the soon-to-launch Douglas Mawson - vessels designed to take travellers closer to the heart of each destination, and into harbours that larger ships simply cannot reach.
Onboard, every sailing is enriched by Master Storytellers: acclaimed historians, genealogists, art experts and more who bring destinations to life through captivating presentations and personal insights in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Crafted pre- and post-voyage city stays ensure effortless travel from beginning to end. Together, these elements make each voyage a seamless blend of iconic sights and untold stories.
On shore, travellers enjoy a selection of immersive “Your Choice” experiences allowing them to personalise each journey, while enrichment programs - from wine tastings to historical immersions - make every day a delight. Highlights range from UNESCO World Heritage sites and marquee ports like Bonifacio, Nice and Dubrovnik, to hidden gems such as Alberobello’s whitewashed Trulli houses, the Isle of Lewis in Scotland, or the olive groves of Istria.
“Our new season goes beyond cruising - it’s storytelling at sea,” said Katie Malone, CMO, Aurora Expeditions. “Whether it’s a wine tasting in Bordeaux, tracing Viking sagas in Scandinavia, standing on the battlegrounds of Culloden, or visiting Prince Albert’s private car garage in Monaco, every voyage connects travellers to history, culture and community in a way that only small ships can.”
Season Highlights
- 21 extraordinary voyages across 22 countries, the season spans the Mediterranean, the Adriatic, the Atlantic & African Coast, and Central America (Costa Rica & Panama), as well as Northern Europe and the UK & Ireland
- 9 Brand-New Itineraries, including:
A Mediterranean Feast (Valletta to Barcelona, MAS001D)
A voyage for the senses, celebrating the Mediterranean’s rich culinary culture. From local markets to family-run vineyards and coastal kitchens, discover the flavours and stories that have shaped this region for centuries.
A voyage for the senses, celebrating the Mediterranean’s rich culinary culture. From local markets to family-run vineyards and coastal kitchens, discover the flavours and stories that have shaped this region for centuries.
La Dolce Vita (Nice to Rome, FRI001D)
Trace the romance of the French and Italian Rivieras, from the cliffside villages of Cinque Terre to Tuscany’s Renaissance towns and Rome’s timeless streets - with exclusive visits such as Prince Albert’s private garage of cars in Monaco.
Trace the romance of the French and Italian Rivieras, from the cliffside villages of Cinque Terre to Tuscany’s Renaissance towns and Rome’s timeless streets - with exclusive visits such as Prince Albert’s private garage of cars in Monaco.
Treasures of the Adriatic (Valletta to Zagreb, MAC001D)
Sail from Malta through Italy, Montenegro and Croatia, uncovering Dubrovnik’s medieval walls, Alberobello’s UNESCO Trulli houses, Korčula’s traditions, and the charm of Rovinj before arriving in Zagreb.
Sail from Malta through Italy, Montenegro and Croatia, uncovering Dubrovnik’s medieval walls, Alberobello’s UNESCO Trulli houses, Korčula’s traditions, and the charm of Rovinj before arriving in Zagreb.
Costa Rica & Panama: Crossing the Canal (Panama City to San Jose, PAC001S)
Discover Central America’s tropical landscapes and vibrant cultures, from cloud forests to coastal mangroves, along with transiting the legendary Panama Canal — one of the greatest engineering feats in history.
Discover Central America’s tropical landscapes and vibrant cultures, from cloud forests to coastal mangroves, along with transiting the legendary Panama Canal — one of the greatest engineering feats in history.
Europe’s Engineering Icons (Amsterdam to Copenhagen, HSC001D)
Journey through Europe’s greatest engineering marvels, from Amsterdam’s iconic canals and Denmark’s capital to a daytime Kiel Canal transit and Berlin’s Cold War landmarks.
Journey through Europe’s greatest engineering marvels, from Amsterdam’s iconic canals and Denmark’s capital to a daytime Kiel Canal transit and Berlin’s Cold War landmarks.
Spirited Shores (Ireland to Portugal, IRP001D)
Raise a glass along Europe’s spirited shores - from Irish whiskey and Guinness to the wines of Bordeaux and the ports of Portugal. Vineyard tours, riverside tastings and coastal markets connect travellers to centuries of tradition.
Raise a glass along Europe’s spirited shores - from Irish whiskey and Guinness to the wines of Bordeaux and the ports of Portugal. Vineyard tours, riverside tastings and coastal markets connect travellers to centuries of tradition.
For Kin and Kingdom (England & Ireland, SCU001D)
From Jacobite battlefields to Dublin’s Guinness brewery, explore royal castles, ancient stone circles and Scottish Highlands - meeting the rebels, revolutionaries and royals who shaped these lands.
From Jacobite battlefields to Dublin’s Guinness brewery, explore royal castles, ancient stone circles and Scottish Highlands - meeting the rebels, revolutionaries and royals who shaped these lands.
For more information, visit www.aurora-expeditions.com
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