Traveltek Broadens Expedition Cruise Portfolio with Aurora Expeditions Partnership

Friday, Feb 21, 2025 0

Traveltek, a leading provider of travel technology, is excited to announce a new partnership with Aurora Expeditions.

Expedition and exploration cruises are among the fastest-growing travel segments, with CLIA reporting a remarkable 71% increase in the number of passengers sailing on expedition itineraries from 2019 to 2023. With the addition of Aurora Expeditions to Traveltek’s partnership network, agents will be better equipped to meet this growing demand through access to flat file pricing, itineraries, and ship content on Traveltek’s platform.

Aurora Expeditions is an award-winning, Australian-owned expedition company that has been pioneering experiential travel for over 33 years. Aurora Expeditions is known as AE Expeditions in the UK market, the same great product with a different trading name. A leader in polar expeditions, Aurora Expeditions is deeply committed to environmentally respectful travel, being 100% climate neutral and certified as a B-Corp. The company takes real actions to care for the planet.

Founded on guiding principles of adventure and exploration, Aurora Expeditions offers intimate and friendly small-ship experiences. They take travellers on perspective-altering journeys to some of the most remote and incredible places on Earth.

Aurora Expeditions operates two purpose-built ships, with a third launching in December 2025. The Greg Mortimer, Sylvia Earle, and the upcoming Douglas Mawson are designed for global discovery, carrying just 130 passengers each in polar regions, allowing them to get to the heart of each destination.

This new partnership is a strong testament to Traveltek’s mission to provide travel companies with the most comprehensive cruise supplier network, offering solutions for all types of travellers. An expert in cruise, Traveltek currently provides access to a vast network of suppliers, including air travel, hotels, cruise lines, payment services, and ancillary options.

Speaking of the latest partnership, Hayley West, Head of Supplier Relationships at Traveltek commented “I’m delighted that we have partnered with Aurora Expeditions, an expedition cruise line offering educational adventures of a lifetime with expert guides and supporting sustainable travel.

Aurora Expeditions is a great addition to the Traveltek platform offering even more variety and providing travel companies with the information they need to service their customers’ travel reservations.”

David Tanguay, Global Head of Sales at Aurora Expeditions commented “We are excited to have entered into this partnership with the team at Traveltek to grow our network and build on our existing relationships with the travel trade. This partnership will ensure that travel partners can access the essential information about Aurora Expeditions they need to easily manage and fulfil their customers requirements, ensuring clients can embark on the journey of a lifetime.”