Do Aurora Expeditions ships stop in Gibraltar?
Short answer
Yes. Aurora Expeditions, the small ship expedition cruise line, has Sylvia Earle due in Gibraltar in May 2027, and every upcoming call is listed on this page from the Port of Gibraltar schedule.
Aurora Expeditions ships due in Gibraltar
Sylvia Earle — next call Sunday 23 May 2027, 1 call scheduled
From the Port of Gibraltar schedule, last checked 6 November 2026.
Detailed answer
Aurora Expeditions was founded in 1991 by Greg and Margaret Mortimer and its voyages include the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, Svalbard and Greenland. Its fleet is three expedition ships, each 104 metres long and built by China Merchants Heavy Industry in China: Greg Mortimer, delivered in 2019; Sylvia Earle, delivered in 2022; and Douglas Mawson, delivered in 2025. Sylvia Earle carries a maximum of 130 passengers and 15 Zodiacs. From 2026 the line has added small ship voyages around the British Isles, the Mediterranean and the Atlantic coast.
Which of its ships call at Gibraltar?
In the Port of Gibraltar schedule checked on Sunday 25 October 2026, one Aurora Expeditions ship is due. Sylvia Earle calls on Sunday 23 May 2027, 07:00 to 18:00, with about 131 passengers, mainly international. This is a full-day call of eleven hours. The list on this page updates as the schedule changes.
What should Aurora Expeditions passengers know about Gibraltar?
English is Gibraltar's official language and the currency is the pound sterling; euros are widely accepted in shops, often at a less favourable rate, and cards are widely accepted. Gibraltar is on the same time as Spain (Central European Time). With an early arrival and an eleven-hour call, there is time for the Upper Rock and for the town. The cable car has been closed for a rebuild and is expected to reopen in 2027, so the Upper Rock Nature Reserve, with its macaques, St Michael's Cave and the Great Siege Tunnels, is reached by taxi tour, minibus tour or on foot.
Can you sail with Aurora Expeditions from near Gibraltar?
Yes. The call on Sunday 23 May 2027 is part of The Sands of Time, a 13-night voyage from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on Saturday 15 May 2027 to Lisbon on Friday 28 May 2027, which also calls at Malaga, Seville and Cadiz. Aurora takes bookings directly, with prices shown in sterling and other currencies. Check current dates with Aurora Expeditions.