Expedition families · By Cruise Frog · Sources reviewed October 12, 2026
Children’s eligibility and programs
Aurora’s Antarctica health, fitness and age guidance sets a minimum child age of six. Read the voyage’s activity requirements separately, since acceptance on the ship does not establish eligibility for every optional adventure.
Planning the trip together
Talk through the itinerary with an expedition specialist, including how your family would handle a cancelled landing or a long sea crossing. Bring activities for indoor days and choose clothing the child can put on reliably. Prioritize shared wildlife observation over a packed list of add-ons. Confirm parent accompaniment and any equipment sizing before committing to kayaking or similar activities.
What to check with Aurora Expeditions
- Verify the child’s acceptance on the actual departure.
- Confirm activity ages and equipment sizes.
- Plan for weather changes and days without landings.
Before paying a family cruise deposit
- Give the line each child’s age on embarkation day and the exact itinerary before paying a deposit.
- Confirm a bed for every guest, cot availability, and any connecting-cabin arrangement in the booked category.
- Check passports, visas and consent documents for children travelling with one parent or another guardian.
- Ask about club registration, independent toilet use, care hours, fees and age or height limits on activities.
Age rules, programs and availability can change. The cruise line’s current terms for your booking and departure govern your trip.