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Expedition Cruising for Solo Travellers

If you’ve ever thought about taking an adventure on your own, you’re not alone.

Expedition cruising is such a fantastic choice for solo travellers, giving you the chance to experience the world’s most remote and incredible destinations with like-minded travellers and our expert guides, while on board our small, social and welcoming ships.

Our landings and activities are all conducted in small groups. You will be able to explore at your own pace, pushing your own limits with adventure. You will be surrounded by fellow expeditioners with a shared spirit of adventure, having an amazing experience, making new friends – and the memories will be yours to keep.

Aurora Expeditions welcomes solo travellers. Whether you choose solo accommodation or if you would like to share accommodation with another expeditioner of the same gender, we will be happy to try to make it happen for you. And on our newest small ship, Douglas Mawson, we have dedicated solo cabins available.

Solo Traveller Offers

Enjoy No Single Supplements on Select 2024 Arctic voyages

Go solo and save! With the single supplement removed across some of our most popular voyages in the Arctic, there’s never been a better time to embrace solo travel with Aurora Expeditions.

Whether you cruise the incomparable glaciers of Greenland, visit Svalbard for its wildlife-spotting opportunities, or explore the hidden passageways of the Northwest Passage, the Arctic offers unparalleled encounters with the natural world at its most rugged and untamed.

Whatever you choose, our new offer allows you to experience the wonders of these regions on new purpose-built small ships, in the company of like-minded explorers who share your wanderlust and passion for the natural world – all while enjoying the freedom of solo travel.

Book select voyages across our 2024 Arctic season and enjoy no single supplements on the full fare* for a limited time only.

Jewels of the Arctic

Explore Svalbard, a world of near-endless daylight, where polar bear sightings quicken your pulse. In East Greenland, sail deep into the world’s largest fjord, visit one of the world’s remotest Inuit settlements and hike across blooming tundra.

Enjoy no single supplements on:
23 June 2024 (GRN043S)
7 July 2024 (GRN044G)

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Greenland Odyssey

Experience the enormity of Greenland – the world’s largest island – where jagged peaks pierce azure skies, and countless glaciers snake their way towards the coast. Sail along deep fjords, hike across colourful tundra in search of marine life.

Enjoy no single supplements on:
6 July 2024 (GOD002S)

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Northwest Passage

Get a glimpse into the world that captivated early explorers by exploring a portion of the Northwest Passage. Experience landscapes of West Greenland before entering the archipelago of islands that make up Canada’s High Arctic region.

Enjoy no single supplements on:
20 July 2024 (NWP005S)
3 August 2024 (NWP006S)

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Traversing the Northwest Passage

On this epic voyage, We attempt to sail the full length of the Northwest Passage, carving our way west from Greenland through the labyrinthine maze of waterways that hug the fabled islands of Arctic Canada until we reach the Beaufort Sea.

Enjoy no single supplements on:
17 August 2024 (FNW002S)

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What our Solo Travellers Say

Very pleased and happy with my experience. I'd like to do another Expedition Cruise with Aurora. Made wonderful friends on the ship. Singles who travel with Aurora should be comfortable and confident that they will meet other like minded travelers.

Made Like-minded FriendsLaurie B.

“Loved it! I didn’t feel like it was a solo trip at all. The activities that were planned and the friendliness of the crew and other passengers was great. I still stay in touch with many today.”

Didn't feel like a solo tripAnon.

I highly recommend solo traveller expeditions to anyone who asks. It’s a totally different but amazing experience. I still remember the most amazing kayaking trip. I’m looking forward to returning to visit South Georgia in 2022.”

I look forward to returningDenise B

“It was fantastic. I met other solo adventurers and hung out at the bar on the ship with them. I’m still friends with them almost a decade later.”

Life-long friendshipsNick D.

“I never felt alone! I loved every moment as a single person. The company, food and experiences and I shared a room which worked out perfectly well.”

I never felt alone!Leone O.

“I've travelled solo to Antarctica. I must have liked it, I’ve done it three times!”

Three times returnedJoe O.

We'll find you a like-minded traveller to share with

Save the solo supplement and we’ll pair you with a like-minded traveller based on gender and your selected cabin category. If we’re unable to find you someone to share with, the solo supplement is waived. This option can be combined with other offers and discounts.

Or request a private cabin

If you would rather have a cabin all to yourself, you can pay a 50% surcharge and it’s all yours! This way, you can explore endlessly at your own pace. This option can be combined with other offers and discounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions about joining one of our expeditions as a solo traveller please check out our FAQs below or contact us.

How does your cabin-mate finding service work?

One of the major barriers for solo travellers are ‘single supplements’, or additional charges because you are travelling alone. When travelling with Aurora Expeditions, you won’t need to worry about these thanks to our cabin-mate finding service. Solo travellers who are happy to share can take advantage of our informal cabin-mate finding service that matches you with a cabin mate (or two) of the same gender. This way you can avoid paying any extra single supplements during your voyage with us.

What if I want my own private cabin?

That is fine. We offer the option to pay a 50% surcharge for a sole occupancy cabin (on top of the twin occupancy rate).

Will the group be full of couples or solo travellers?

On our expeditions, the average ratio between solo travellers and others (whether couples or friends) is approximately 30:70. However, this varies. If you are keen to know more about the others booked on your specific voyage, talk to one of our Expedition Experts for more details. We are always keen to help ensure you are booked on the most suitable voyage for you.

Are other single travellers mainly women or men?

Generally, the split between women and men travelling solo on our trips is 50:50, however in recent years there has been a slight rise in the number of female solo travellers. If you’d like to know more about the others booked on your specific voyage, talk to our Expedition Experts today.

What age will the rest of my group be?

The age groups of passengers on our voyages vary hugely. Traditionally the majority of passengers have been over 50, however in recent years we have seen an increase in younger guests; particularly with the lure of our adventure activities, photography workshops, adding voyages to a round-the-world trip etc. We would say expect the age range to be diverse & rest assured that a good, mixed range of ages on the expedition makes the experience all the more fun.

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25-26 Antarctic Season Brochure

Dive into the world’s wildest places in our brand new brochure. Choose from 32 voyages, including 8 new itineraries aboard one of our three purpose-built small ships, including the newly-launched Douglas Mawson.

Arctic & Beyond 2024-25 Season Brochure

Explore our brand-new 2025 Arctic & Beyond season, which features 18 unique itineraries across Svalbard, Greenland, the Northwest Passage, Iceland, Scotland and Latin America. With four new itineraries and a mix of more shorter length adventures alongside longer Ultimate Adventure voyages, it is our most comprehensive exploration of these wild places to-date.

Every adventure has to start somewhere. Start your adventure to the world’s wild places by accessing our new brochure today.