Aurora Expeditions’ Douglas Mawson was officially named in Sydney on 27 November 2025 before embarking on her inaugural trip to Tasmania. This milestone marks history as the first expedition vessel featuring Ulstein’s X-BOW® design to operate in Australian waters. More than a striking visual signature, this pioneering hull shape represents a breakthrough in maritime engineering.
Aurora already operates two X-BOW® vessels, the Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle. So why add another?
Because the design delivers exceptional performance, passengers love it.
Guests consistently report less vibration, better sleep, and more time exploring destinations instead of crossing seas. Thanks to its compact size and X-BOW technology, the Douglas Mawson can access remote locations beyond the reach of larger cruise ships, bringing travellers closer to the heart of each destination for a truly immersive experience. And with reduced wave resistance, this design also helps lower the vessel’s carbon footprint.
Why X-BOW matters
Unlike traditional bows that ride over waves, the X-BOW slices through them.
Aurora Expeditions highlights three key benefits:
- Smoother
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