Named after the Australian polar explorer and founder of the company, the Greg Mortimer is 104-metre purpose-built Expedition ship featuring a state of the art ‘x-bow design’ which has a piercing effect on smaller waves, making for a smoother voyage. Accommodating on average 130 passengers on all voyages, Greg Mortimer has one of the smallest capacities in expedition cruising which makes for a truly intimate experience.
All staterooms have private bathrooms, personal storage options, twin and double-bed configuration options, ample storage, international power outlets and a daily cabin service, as well as a range of amenities. Some of the rooms also offer floor to ceiling windows and balconies.
The ship has a wide range of dedicated observation points including an indoor 180-degree lounge, a 360-degree open deck and two hydraulic viewing platforms. Meals are served in the large restaurant with family-style dining. Other facilities include two bars/lounges with floor to ceiling windows, a library with books and maps, a mud room and a Wellness Centre complete with gym equipment, sauna and spa.
On this 12-day itinerary, venture below the Antarctic Circle with AE Expeditions and enter a different world more rarely seen, more isolated and colder than further north, with great swathes of pack-ice and dreamlike icebergs.
Embark on a 13-day adventure beyond the Antarctic Circle, where few have ventured. This is more than just a journey—it’s a chance to step into a remote, icy wonderland. Navigate through breathtaking pack ice and narrow channels, surrounded by towering glaciers, majestic whales, and bustling penguin colonies.
If you only have one chance to visit Antarctica this 23-day voyage is for you. This epic voyage will let you see many of the main highlights in Antarctica including the Antarctic Peninsula, The Falkland Islands and South Georgia, and if conditions allow you will even cross the Antarctic Circle. The voyage will give you an in-depth appreciation of the wildlife that thrives in one of the most inhospitable places on the planet, seeing everything from ferocious leopard seals to curious penguins and humpback whales.
This epic 22-day voyage takes you on an incomparable journey, visiting enigmatic Subantarctic islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Feel awed in the presence of the king penguin colonies in South Georgia, some of the largest on Earth. Immerse yourself in the serene grandeur of the Antarctic Peninsula as you embrace the true spirit of exploration and adventure.
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