Aurora Expeditions will make its UK debut on a new coastal-focused itinerary.

The Jewels of Coastal United Kingdom voyage, on Greg Mortimer, will take guests to Fowey, Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly and the Pembrokeshire islands of Skomer, Skokholm and Grassholm.

It is one of seven new itineraries featured in the line’s 2023 Arctic & Global programme.

Aurora Expeditions also confirmed it will operate ship visits for travel agents while it is based in the UK.

UK MD Jos Dewing said: “The new Jewels of Coastal UK itinerary marks Aurora’s first visit to England – among several other UK destinations – and is a demonstration of the company’s commitment to the market, offering local travellers the opportunity for a no-fly cruise exploring some of the UK’s most unique locations, such as the lesser-known Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel.

“We are also looking forward to welcoming our valued trade partners on board for ship visits while the ship is in the region.”

The new season will also mark the operator’s first expedition to the Atlantic islands of Cape Verde, the Canary Islands, and the Azores.

Other highlights include the Northern Lights Explorer, offering opportunities to witness the Aurora Borealis, and an Across the Arctic Circle voyage, travelling from Scotland to Norway.

In addition, voyages will visit Antarctica, Alaska, Raja Ampat and West Papua, Baja California, Costa Rica and the Panama Canal, the European Arctic, and Canada’s Northwest passage.

Aurora Expeditions CMO Hayley Peacock-Gower added: “We are thrilled to launch our 2023 Arctic & Global season, featuring many returning favourites, as well as fantastic new itineraries and destinations that showcase our continued dedication to exploring the wildest and most remote reaches of the planet.

“We are especially delighted to add the Jewels of Coastal UK and the Islands of the Atlantic to our expeditions for the new season, with both voyages offering a mix of exceptional wildlife encounters, rich culture and history.”