In Shackleton’s Footsteps
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Departing
01 Jan 2001
Duration
0 days
Activity Level
Daily shore excursions, guided hikes & outings
Moderate
Season
2026, 2027
Polar Expeditions
Shackleton's Walk,
South Georgia | Credit: Peter Eastway
Shackleton's Walk
Passengers
Neko Harbour, Antarctica | Credit: Adrian Wlodarczyk
Ice in Cuverville Island
Antarctica | Credit: Adrian Wlodarczyk
King Penguins
South Georgia | Credit: Tyson Mayr
Four Adelie Penguins
Antarctica | Credit: Scott Portelli
Zodiac Cruising
Antarctica | Credit: Jaime Lafferty
Kayaking at Paradise Harbour
Paradise Harbour, Antarctica | Credit: David Jaffe
Fur Seal in Godthul
Godthul, South Georgia | Credit: Pia Harboure
Antarctica
In Shackleton’s Footsteps
Highlights
Richard I'Anson
Photographer
Richard is a freelance travel photographer & Canon Master who has captured incredible images of people and places around the world for more than 35 years. His work has been published worldwide in books, magazines, newspapers, brochures, calendars, posters, cards and websites; from the size of a stamp right up to a tarpaulin covering a 53-foot truck trailer!
He has also published 12 books including five editions of Lonely Planet’s Guide to Travel Photography, was featured in the television documentary Tales By Light (available on Netflix) and is a Travel Photography Scholarship Mentor for World Nomads. Richard has won numerous awards over the course of his career but is most proud of gaining a Master of Photography and one gold bar from the Australian Institute of Professional Photography.
Richard I'Anson will be a Special Guest on our In Shackleton’s Footsteps voyage, departing 1 November 2025 & our Spirit of Antarctica voyage, departing 19 November 2025 & our Subantarctic Discovery voyage, departing 2 January 2026 & our In Shackleton's Footsteps voyage, departing 8 November 2026.
Meet our Expert Special Guest
With education and enrichment at the heart of how we explore, our Special Guests Program features experts in fields such as exploration, conservation, science, photography, art, and culture. These special guests join select voyages to share their unique perspectives and experiences. Guest appearances vary by departure — explore the bio below to discover who is joining this expedition.
Included Activities
Bird Watching
Lectures on wildlife, our environment, history and destinations
Marine Mammal Spotting
Photography
Polar Plunge
Scenic Cruising
Trips Ashore
Walking
Wildlife Watching
Zodiac Cruising
Our Ships
The Douglas Mawson
Capacity
154 Passengers Maximum (130 on Expedition)
Year built
2025
Cabins
86
Length
104.4 m
Decks
8
Speed
10-12 Knots
The Sylvia Earle
Capacity
130 Passengers Maximum
Year built
2022
Cabins
71
Length
104 m
Decks
8
Speed
10-12 knots
Extension Tours
Loyal Travelers
We love celebrating our loyal expeditioners who return to explore with us. After your first Aurora Expeditions voyage, you’ll automatically achieve Bronze Adventurer status. The more voyages you embark on, the higher you climb—progressing to Silver and eventually Gold!
Solo Travelers
Voyages with Aurora Expeditions are such a fantastic choice for solo travelers, giving you the chance to experience the world’s most remote and incredible destinations with like-minded travelers and our expert guides, while on board our small, social and welcoming ships.