Last updated on May 7th, 2025
Featured image: Discover Antarctica on a women-only voyage with Aurora Expeditions | Photo by Tyson Mayr for Aurora Expeditions
JourneyWoman collaborating to help design and host new women-only trip
by JourneyWoman Staff
Lola Akinmade, international bestselling author, keynote speaker, and award-winning travel photographer, will be hosting the first women-only trip to Antarctica in February 2027 with Aurora Expeditions. Akinmade has photographed and reported from over 80 countries. Her work has been featured in The BBC, CNN, The Guardian, Travel + Leisure, Slate, Lonely Planet, and many more.
Hosted on the Sylvia Earle from February 23 – March 4, 2027, Antarctica: Fly the Drake celebrates the power of women in exploration, storytelling, and environmental conservation. This state-of-the-art small ship is dedicated to legendary oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle and honors six pioneering women in conservation, making it the perfect vessel for this milestone voyage. In addition to Akinmade, special guest and former NASA astronaut Dr. Sandra H. “Sandy” Magnus will be aboard the Sylvia Earle.
As it develops its women-only product, Aurora Expeditions is collaborating with JourneyWoman to design programs and services specifically geared to women, including wellness activities, culinary options, lecturers and speakers. Insights will also come from JourneyWoman’s recent research “Invisible No More: The Ageless Adventuress” provide data to help Aurora meet the needs of all women, including mobility, accessibility and activity levels.
A community of women on the inaugural trip
Recognized as a Hasselblad Heroine, Lola has received numerous prestigious accolades including the Conde Nast Traveler Women Who Travel Power List, Newsweek Future of Travel Award for Storytelling, MIPAD 100 (Most Influential People of African Descent), and the Travel Pulse Most Influential Woman in Travel award.
An award-winning author, Akinmade most recently partnered with JourneyWoman to publish a myth-shattering ebook, “Never Too Late: How Women 50+ Travellers are Making the Rules”.
“This is more than a trip; it’s a community of women coming together to explore one of the most pristine places on the planet,” said Lola. “I’m honored to host this transformational journey and help foster new stories, friendships, and memories in the awe-inspiring landscapes of Antarctica.”
Lola Akinmade is no stranger to adventure, having travelled all over the world/ Photo credit: Lola Akinmade
Join our JourneyWoman group of adventurous women from February 23 – March 4, 2027
Similar to our Northern Lights group trip in November 2024, JourneyWoman will be hosting a group on the Sylvia Earle in February 2027, and arranging special activities for everyone who joins.
“Having travelled on this trip with Aurora Expeditions in February 2025, I know how incredible and profound this experience is,” says Carolyn Ray, CEO, JourneyWoman. “If going to Antarctica is on your bucket list, this is an incredible opportunity to experience it with Lola Akinmade, one of the most inspiring and talented women I have ever known.”
As a key strategic partner, Aurora Expeditions is offering JourneyWoman readers exclusive pricing on this first women-only trip. We have secured both single and double occupancy rooms for women who want to travel with a friend or relative.
JourneyWoman is offering exclusive pricing before May 31, with up to 12% early-bird discount off prices for single occupancy rooms, at 15% single supplement pricing. (All rooms double occupancy pricing).
Trip details: Antarctica: Fly the Drake
Departs 23 February 2027 – March 4, 2027
10 Days | Start and end at Punta Arenas, Chile
Use code Journey24 and receive a $150 onboard credit
Early bird discount until May 31, 2025.
Solo cabins: 15% Additional supplement only (versus 50% standard single supplement) – exclusive only to JourneyWoman using code Journey24
For Twin Cabins (double occupancy), there is a 12% Early Booking Discount offer exclusive to JourneyWoman.
Pricing details
Single occupancy – exclusive to JourneyWoman bookings
15% Additional supplement only (versus 50% standard single supplement) – exclusive only to JourneyWoman using code Journey24
- Balcony Stateroom Category A: Public price $28,995 – with 12% early bird discount before May 31: $25,516* plus exclusive 15% single supplement
- Balcony Stateroom Category B; Public price $26,995 – with 12% early bird discount $23,755* plus exclusive 15% single supplement
Double occupancy
For Twin Cabins (double occupancy), the Early Booking Discount offer will start at: 15% for Balcony Stateroom B and up. 10% for Aurora Stateroom Superior and Balcony Stateroom C.
- Balcony Category B: Public price $26,595 – with 12% early bird discount $23,755
- Balcony Category C: Public price $25,595 – with 12% early bird discount $22,524
- Aurora Stateroom Superior Twin (double) – no balcony – Public price $24,995 – with 12% early bird discount $21,995
Women must use code “Journey24” to get this pricing for this trip and any Aurora voyage. To inquire about the trip please use this form here.
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