Aurora Expeditions announces Miranda Krestovnikoff as special guest on unique Coastal UK voyage

11 May 2022, London, United Kingdom: Australia's award-winning adventure travel company, Aurora Expeditions, has today announced prominent TV presenter, zoologist, author and conservationist Miranda Krestovnikoff as a special guest on the company's 'Jewels of Coastal UK' voyage, taking place from 4-17 May 2023.

The unique 14-day voyage will mark the company's first visit to England and explores some of the destination's most historically significant and wildlife-rich locations, such as Cornwall, the Pembrokeshire Islands in Wales, and the lesser-known Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel.

Miranda will be joining the voyage as part of Aurora's regular Special Guest Programme, which matches inspiring and educational guests from around the world with voyages where they can share their expertise and personal insights into the incredible and remote destinations that Aurora visits.

Whilst on the voyage, Miranda will provide lectures on some of her special interest topics; as an accomplished scuba diver she will join the voyage's diving programme – a unique activity Aurora offers on select voyages – and as President of the Royal Society of the Protection of Birds, she will provide observations and further insights about the extraordinary bird life passengers will see on this voyage, including within RSPB sanctuaries.

The itinerary was developed by Aurora Expeditions' product team in collaboration with the company's Managing Director for the UK, Jos Dewing, who has a personal connection to many of the destinations featured on the itinerary.

“I've long been in love with the County of Cornwall in the South-West of England, and was lucky to explore Lundy Island together with my pro scuba-diver father. It is a wild and wonderful place where not many have the opportunity to visit, and even cars are banned – so the opportunity for passengers visiting on this expedition will be truly special,” commented Dewing.

“Miranda will be a fantastic addition to this voyage, not only because of her scuba credentials, but as President of the RSPB, she is also incredibly passionate about the extraordinary bird and marine life we are sure to see.”

“I love travel and adventure and nowhere better than on our very own coastline, without the need to fly abroad,” commented Krestovnikoff.

“Here in the UK, we have some of the best coastal and marine wildlife anywhere in the world, with over 20 species of cetacean and places where you can snorkel and dive with grey seals and blue sharks. For those who prefer to keep their feet dry, the seabird colonies around our shores are stunning, with opportunities to get close to some of the world's largest colonies of puffins, Manx shearwaters and gannets.

I have always wanted to embark on a trip that encompasses all of my favourite parts of the UK coastline and this expedition does just that.” 

Aurora Expeditions has pioneered exploration for more than 30 years, with discovery and innovation firmly in the company's DNA. The Jewels of the Coastal UK is just one of many exciting new voyages recently announced by Aurora, who will also be launching its second purpose-built expedition vessel, the Sylvia Earle, in late 2022.

For more information on joining Miranda Krestovnikoff on the Jewels of Coastal UK voyage, visit: https://www.auroraexpeditions.co.uk/miranda-krestovnikoff-uk-expedition

For more information on Aurora Expeditions, visit: www.auroraexpeditions.co.uk

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Image credits: Atlantic Puffin with Fish, Fair Isle, Scotland; Michael Baynes

About Aurora Expeditions

Aurora Expeditions is an award-winning, Australian owned expedition company celebrating its 30th anniversary year. A pioneer in Polar Expeditions, Aurora is truly committed to environmentally responsible travel, we are committed to preserving the beauty and majesty that mother nature possesses, and we take real actions for the care of the planet.

Founded on the guiding principles of adventure and endless exploration, the small ship experience is intimate and friendly, and Aurora Expeditions takes guests on perspective-altering experiences to some of the most remote and incredible places on earth.

Aurora's two purpose-built ships, the Greg Mortimer and our brand-new small expedition ship the Sylvia Earle, are both designed for global discovery. The new ship is named after acclaimed marine biologist, oceanographer, explorer and conservationist Dr. Sylvia Earle.

For UK and Europe Sales Enquiries

Contact Jos Dewing, Managing Director,

E: jdewing@auroraexpeditions.co.uk
T: +44 (0)7773 455 497

For more information: https://www.auroraexpeditions.co.uk/