AURORA Expeditions is set to increase its skiing and snowboarding program for 27/28 to support increased demand.
Voyages featuring the program will increase by 50% next season, offering the cruise line’s guests a chance to take on some of the world’s most incredible slopes.
Experienced participants will have the chance to enjoy day trips traversing remote, snow-capped peaks and descending into bays filled with floating icebergs and penguin rookeries.
The program is guided by Aurora’s expert team, including alpine activities supervisor Tarn Pilkington, who told CW there is no skiing or snowboarding experience like the one available in Antarctica.
“There is nowhere else in the world where you can start and finish a tour near a penguin colony and see humpback whales close to the shoreline,” he said.
“There are no ski resorts, no lifts, no groomed runs, every descent is earned.”
Skiers and snowboarders will use zodiacs to access the terrain, which is assessed daily for weather, ice conditions, and safety considerations.
The program is designed for those who are confident and used to variable conditions.
Aurora’s team of guides will work with guests to ensure they are adequately prepared, matching their abilities and fitness levels with the terrain.
The program will be released in full later this year.
Aurora recently celebrated the arrival of its third vessel, with Douglas Mawson joining the Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle in the fleet in Sydney late last year (CW 27 Nov).
It’s believed to be the first time a brand new cruise vessel was christened in Australia, with the historic moment commemorated in front of a stunning Sydney Harbour background. MS