Aurora Expeditions will take travelers on an adventure of a lifetime to the great white continent, Antarctica, where everything from polar scuba diving and unique wildlife interactions to Zodiac-cruising through pack ice awaits. Onboard American Queen Voyages brand-new Ocean Victory, travelers can seek the icy chill of the unknown while journeying through regions of Alaska’s Inside Passage. Or, travelers can venture north to Victoria and enjoy a real Christmas in July by attending Sovereign Hill’s Winter Wonderlights festival.
Aurora Expeditions – Antarctica
Escape the summer heat by embarking on an adventure of a lifetime, an expedition to the coveted white continent, Antarctica. Climb aboard Aurora Expeditions‘ Greg Mortimer ship for a voyage among the ice where unparalleled adventure awaits. Passengers can choose from a variety of innovative itineraries offered by the 100% carbon neutral adventure travel company to experience all Antarctica has to offer, with unique activities only they offer – like polar scuba diving. Here they will be transported to enthralling subantarctic islands rich with human adventure and unique wildlife, Zodiac-cruise through pack ice while marveling at awe-inspiring icebergs, visit lively penguin colonies and even camp under pastel polar skies. Choose from voyages like the nine-day Antarctic Explorer Express, made specially for those seeking a quick adventure to the frozen continent, or the 24-day South Georgia & Antarctic Odyssey featuring the South Sandwich Islands, an epic voyage where travelers will not only experience the famed white continent, but also enjoy a couple days discovering the Falklands-Malvinas, encounter the wildlife haven in South Georgia and sail to the South Sandwich Islands, a chain of seldom visiting volcanic islands.
American Queen Voyages- Alaska
Those seeking the icy chill of the unknown American Queen Voyages invites explorers to lesser traveled-area on its first-ever season of its Alaskan expedition cruises with its Authentic Alaska Cruise and the Alaska Insider. On these 12- and 13-day voyages, guests will connect with the people and cultures in remote indigenous villages, and explore Alaska’s Inside Passage’s coastal secrets, explore stunning waterfalls and ancient glaciers of the Alaskan terrain. Led by a seasoned expedition team, travelers will become wilderness adventurers onboard the brand-new Ocean Victory as it transverses on journeys through the regions of Alaska’s Inside Passage. During their time aboard, guests are invited to view Alaskan wildlife up close, joining a seasoned expedition team as they deploy on double sea kayaks and Zodiacs into the open water. Travelers are also invited to learn and participate in whale tracking, listening to Alaska’s whales communicate in real time with acclaimed acoustic ecologist Dr. Michelle Fournet, the leading expert in the communication of North Pacific humpback whales. Over the course of the trip, cruisers will be among the privileged few to visit the authentic Alaskan village of Petersburg, be an honored guest in a Tlingit Tribal House, take a naturalist-led tour to Frederick Sound, explore the dramatic Stikine River, and much, much more. After a day of exploring, cruisers can relax in spacious suites and staterooms with panoramic views of nature’s best kept secrets, or spend their down time indulging in regional specialties that tantalize one’s taste buds. Inspired by local, sustainably harvested ingredients, American Queen Voyages prides itself on its delectable menus and high end cuisines that differ on each route. Accommodating only 186 guests, the focus of the expedition program is exploring Alaska up close.
Winter Wonderlights – Victoria
For a real Christmas in July, make attending Sovereign Hill’s WInter Wonderlights festival a priority on your list. This family-friendly winter celebration, running from June 24th to July 17th, features wineries, illuminated lakes, light shows, theater, traditional winter feasts, festive decor, sweet treats, and live music. For the little ones, try out candle dipping, coach tours, or even pictures with Santa in his whimsical dwelling.
