Jewels of the Arctic
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Jewels of the Arctic

Departure 27 Jun 2026
Duration 14 Nights
Cruise Line AE Expeditions
Ship Greg Mortimer

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Itinerary

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Oslo, Norway

Date of arrival 27 Jun 2026

Oslo is the capital of Norway and is also its largest city, situated at the head of Oslo Fjord and surrounded by hills and forests. Home to some 50 museums and full of galleries, cafés, a sculpture park and the Royal Palace, this vibrant city with its handsome 19th-century buildings and wide streets has much to offer. Its history dates back 1,000 years, and includes a rich seafaring heritage that ranges from the Viking era to Thor Heyerdahl’s Kon Tiki expedition. Discover more about this exciting city on our varied selection of excursions.

Oslo

Oslo, Norway

Date of arrival 28 Jun 2026

Oslo is the capital of Norway and is also its largest city, situated at the head of Oslo Fjord and surrounded by hills and forests. Home to some 50 museums and full of galleries, cafés, a sculpture park and the Royal Palace, this vibrant city with its handsome 19th-century buildings and wide streets has much to offer. Its history dates back 1,000 years, and includes a rich seafaring heritage that ranges from the Viking era to Thor Heyerdahl’s Kon Tiki expedition. Discover more about this exciting city on our varied selection of excursions.

Oslo

Svalbard Archipelago, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Date of arrival 29 Jun 2026

A flexible itinerary allows us to take advantage of favorable ice and weather conditions to travel through the northern stretches of Svalbard to points visited by famous polar explorers such as Andrée, Amundsen and Nobile. Destinations might include the narrow waterways and striking mountains of Krossfjord and Raudfjord. The ship may visit the historic settings of Ny Alesund, Ny London or Amsterdamoya. And of course, we hope to see distinctly Arctic wildlife from walrus hauled out in noisy groups on remote shorelines, to reindeer grazing alpine slopes, and from ptarmigan in their camouflaged hiding places, to mighty polar bears striding the shores in search of their next meal.

Svalbard Archipelago

Svalbard Archipelago, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Date of arrival 30 Jun 2026

A flexible itinerary allows us to take advantage of favorable ice and weather conditions to travel through the northern stretches of Svalbard to points visited by famous polar explorers such as Andrée, Amundsen and Nobile. Destinations might include the narrow waterways and striking mountains of Krossfjord and Raudfjord. The ship may visit the historic settings of Ny Alesund, Ny London or Amsterdamoya. And of course, we hope to see distinctly Arctic wildlife from walrus hauled out in noisy groups on remote shorelines, to reindeer grazing alpine slopes, and from ptarmigan in their camouflaged hiding places, to mighty polar bears striding the shores in search of their next meal.

Svalbard Archipelago

Svalbard Archipelago, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Date of arrival 1 Jul 2026

A flexible itinerary allows us to take advantage of favorable ice and weather conditions to travel through the northern stretches of Svalbard to points visited by famous polar explorers such as Andrée, Amundsen and Nobile. Destinations might include the narrow waterways and striking mountains of Krossfjord and Raudfjord. The ship may visit the historic settings of Ny Alesund, Ny London or Amsterdamoya. And of course, we hope to see distinctly Arctic wildlife from walrus hauled out in noisy groups on remote shorelines, to reindeer grazing alpine slopes, and from ptarmigan in their camouflaged hiding places, to mighty polar bears striding the shores in search of their next meal.

Svalbard Archipelago

At Sea

Date of arrival 2 Jul 2026
As we sail towards the coast of East Greenland, we may encounter whales feeding in the rich waters of the north. Aswe approach East Greenland, be prepared to encounter more pack ice and perhaps spot seals and a variety ofseabirds, including the northern fulmar and Brünnich’s guillemot.The strong, icy currents have isolated East Greenland from the Polar Basin, attracting large numbers of fish, seals andwhales. Climatic conditions and the concentration of ice in the vicinity often create thick morning fog that only vanishes in presence of the midday sun. Our experts will inform and entertain us with fascinating discussions onplants, animals, ice and heroic tales of exploration.

Jan Mayen Island, Norway

Date of arrival 3 Jul 2026

Described as one of the most remote islands in the world, Jan Mayen liesbetween Norway to the east and Greenland to the west. It is a rugged volcanicisland 34 miles long and is made up of two parts – the larger section to thenorth (Beerenbeg Volcano) and the longer but narrower section to the south. Amile-wide isthmus links these two parts. Geologically, the island was formed bya ‘hotspot’ where molten magma pushes up through the earth’s crust to createvolcanoes in the middle of nowhere. Politically, Jan Mayen is an integral partof Norway. The eighteen people living on the island work for either the NorwegianArmed Forces or the Norwegian Meteorological Institute. Their main purpose isto operate the Loran-C radio navigation system. From 1615 to 1638, the Dutchran a whaling station here. Today, the island is a nature reserve underNorwegian jurisdiction aimed at preserving the pristine Arctic island and themarine life, including the ocean floor.

Jan Mayen Island
Day 1

Oslo, Norway

Date of arrival 27 Jun 2026

Oslo is the capital of Norway and is also its largest city, situated at the head of Oslo Fjord and surrounded by hills and forests. Home to some 50 museums and full of galleries, cafés, a sculpture park and the Royal Palace, this vibrant city with its handsome 19th-century buildings and wide streets has much to offer. Its history dates back 1,000 years, and includes a rich seafaring heritage that ranges from the Viking era to Thor Heyerdahl’s Kon Tiki expedition. Discover more about this exciting city on our varied selection of excursions.

Oslo
Day 2

Oslo, Norway

Date of arrival 28 Jun 2026

Oslo is the capital of Norway and is also its largest city, situated at the head of Oslo Fjord and surrounded by hills and forests. Home to some 50 museums and full of galleries, cafés, a sculpture park and the Royal Palace, this vibrant city with its handsome 19th-century buildings and wide streets has much to offer. Its history dates back 1,000 years, and includes a rich seafaring heritage that ranges from the Viking era to Thor Heyerdahl’s Kon Tiki expedition. Discover more about this exciting city on our varied selection of excursions.

Oslo
Day 3

Svalbard Archipelago, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Date of arrival 29 Jun 2026

A flexible itinerary allows us to take advantage of favorable ice and weather conditions to travel through the northern stretches of Svalbard to points visited by famous polar explorers such as Andrée, Amundsen and Nobile. Destinations might include the narrow waterways and striking mountains of Krossfjord and Raudfjord. The ship may visit the historic settings of Ny Alesund, Ny London or Amsterdamoya. And of course, we hope to see distinctly Arctic wildlife from walrus hauled out in noisy groups on remote shorelines, to reindeer grazing alpine slopes, and from ptarmigan in their camouflaged hiding places, to mighty polar bears striding the shores in search of their next meal.

Svalbard Archipelago
Day 4

Svalbard Archipelago, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Date of arrival 30 Jun 2026

A flexible itinerary allows us to take advantage of favorable ice and weather conditions to travel through the northern stretches of Svalbard to points visited by famous polar explorers such as Andrée, Amundsen and Nobile. Destinations might include the narrow waterways and striking mountains of Krossfjord and Raudfjord. The ship may visit the historic settings of Ny Alesund, Ny London or Amsterdamoya. And of course, we hope to see distinctly Arctic wildlife from walrus hauled out in noisy groups on remote shorelines, to reindeer grazing alpine slopes, and from ptarmigan in their camouflaged hiding places, to mighty polar bears striding the shores in search of their next meal.

Svalbard Archipelago
Day 5

Svalbard Archipelago, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Date of arrival 1 Jul 2026

A flexible itinerary allows us to take advantage of favorable ice and weather conditions to travel through the northern stretches of Svalbard to points visited by famous polar explorers such as Andrée, Amundsen and Nobile. Destinations might include the narrow waterways and striking mountains of Krossfjord and Raudfjord. The ship may visit the historic settings of Ny Alesund, Ny London or Amsterdamoya. And of course, we hope to see distinctly Arctic wildlife from walrus hauled out in noisy groups on remote shorelines, to reindeer grazing alpine slopes, and from ptarmigan in their camouflaged hiding places, to mighty polar bears striding the shores in search of their next meal.

Svalbard Archipelago
Day 6

At Sea

Date of arrival 2 Jul 2026
As we sail towards the coast of East Greenland, we may encounter whales feeding in the rich waters of the north. Aswe approach East Greenland, be prepared to encounter more pack ice and perhaps spot seals and a variety ofseabirds, including the northern fulmar and Brünnich’s guillemot.The strong, icy currents have isolated East Greenland from the Polar Basin, attracting large numbers of fish, seals andwhales. Climatic conditions and the concentration of ice in the vicinity often create thick morning fog that only vanishes in presence of the midday sun. Our experts will inform and entertain us with fascinating discussions onplants, animals, ice and heroic tales of exploration.
Day 7

Jan Mayen Island, Norway

Date of arrival 3 Jul 2026

Described as one of the most remote islands in the world, Jan Mayen liesbetween Norway to the east and Greenland to the west. It is a rugged volcanicisland 34 miles long and is made up of two parts – the larger section to thenorth (Beerenbeg Volcano) and the longer but narrower section to the south. Amile-wide isthmus links these two parts. Geologically, the island was formed bya ‘hotspot’ where molten magma pushes up through the earth’s crust to createvolcanoes in the middle of nowhere. Politically, Jan Mayen is an integral partof Norway. The eighteen people living on the island work for either the NorwegianArmed Forces or the Norwegian Meteorological Institute. Their main purpose isto operate the Loran-C radio navigation system. From 1615 to 1638, the Dutchran a whaling station here. Today, the island is a nature reserve underNorwegian jurisdiction aimed at preserving the pristine Arctic island and themarine life, including the ocean floor.

Jan Mayen Island
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Greenland's East Coast Fjords

Date of arrival 4 Jul 2026
In the coming days, a host of choices are available to us, and depending on ice and weather conditions, the eastcoast of Greenland is ours to explore. Our experienced Expedition Team, who have made countless journeys to thisarea, will use their expertise to tailor our itinerary on a day-to-day basis. This allows us to make best use of theprevailing weather, ice conditions and encounters with wildlife. We generally attempt up to two landings or Zodiacexcursions per day, including cruising along spectacular ice cliffs, following whales feeding near the surface.Be prepared to experience ice – and lots of it! East Greenland contains some of the Arctic’s most impressive scenery.Deep fjords and narrow channels, flanked by sharp ice-clad peaks soaring up to 2,000 metres (6,562 feet), andglaciers birthing gigantic icebergs that drift throughout the fjord system, combine to create breathtaking scenes.The tundra landscape is home to musk oxen, arctic hare and reindeer. Throughout the area there are ancient Thulearchaeological sites, historical trappers’ huts, and the cabins of present-day Inuit hunters. A highlight is a visit to theInuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit, the most isolated and northernmost permanent settlement in the region, withapproximately 450 inhabitants. The community has an excellent museum, gift shop, an abundance of Greenlandicsled dogs and provides the opportunity to meet the friendly locals.We hope to explore Scoresbysund, the world’s largest fjord and a favourite hunting ground of the local Inuit.Massive glaciers flow into this fjord, the birthplace of hundreds of majestic Greenland icebergs. It is a spectacularplace that simply needs to be seen to be believed. North of Scoresbysund lie Kong Oskar and Kaiser Franz Joseffjords, two of the most significant fjord systems in Greenland, each one encompassing several smaller fjords andsounds. Thanks to the fertile volcanic soil and the surrounding mountains offering protection from strong winds, thearea is rich in wildlife. You may spot everything from musk ox and arctic foxes to mountain hares, and even reindeer,near the fjord. Look skyward and you could catch a glimpse of birds, including the glaucous gull, black-leggedkittiwake, northern fulmar, common raven and common eider.We will attempt to reach Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord, a remote and rarely visited fjord system with countlessopportunities for exploration, located within the Northeast Greenland National Park. We hope to cruise throughKong Oskar Fjord, we marvel at the geological beauty of the mountains. We will then head south along the coast ofLiverpool Land, with our passage dependent on ice conditions.We stretch our legs on hikes across tundra in search of ancient graveyards and summer villages occupied 3,000 yearsago by Inuit. We may see musk ox, arctic hare and reindeer grazing. The maze of calm, interconnecting waterways inthis area provides excellent opportunities for sea kayaking. We will see ring seals, perhaps catch a glimpse of theelusive narwhal, and maybe even a polar bear hunting on pack ice.

Greenland's East Coast Fjords

Date of arrival 5 Jul 2026
In the coming days, a host of choices are available to us, and depending on ice and weather conditions, the eastcoast of Greenland is ours to explore. Our experienced Expedition Team, who have made countless journeys to thisarea, will use their expertise to tailor our itinerary on a day-to-day basis. This allows us to make best use of theprevailing weather, ice conditions and encounters with wildlife. We generally attempt up to two landings or Zodiacexcursions per day, including cruising along spectacular ice cliffs, following whales feeding near the surface.Be prepared to experience ice – and lots of it! East Greenland contains some of the Arctic’s most impressive scenery.Deep fjords and narrow channels, flanked by sharp ice-clad peaks soaring up to 2,000 metres (6,562 feet), andglaciers birthing gigantic icebergs that drift throughout the fjord system, combine to create breathtaking scenes.The tundra landscape is home to musk oxen, arctic hare and reindeer. Throughout the area there are ancient Thulearchaeological sites, historical trappers’ huts, and the cabins of present-day Inuit hunters. A highlight is a visit to theInuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit, the most isolated and northernmost permanent settlement in the region, withapproximately 450 inhabitants. The community has an excellent museum, gift shop, an abundance of Greenlandicsled dogs and provides the opportunity to meet the friendly locals.We hope to explore Scoresbysund, the world’s largest fjord and a favourite hunting ground of the local Inuit.Massive glaciers flow into this fjord, the birthplace of hundreds of majestic Greenland icebergs. It is a spectacularplace that simply needs to be seen to be believed. North of Scoresbysund lie Kong Oskar and Kaiser Franz Joseffjords, two of the most significant fjord systems in Greenland, each one encompassing several smaller fjords andsounds. Thanks to the fertile volcanic soil and the surrounding mountains offering protection from strong winds, thearea is rich in wildlife. You may spot everything from musk ox and arctic foxes to mountain hares, and even reindeer,near the fjord. Look skyward and you could catch a glimpse of birds, including the glaucous gull, black-leggedkittiwake, northern fulmar, common raven and common eider.We will attempt to reach Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord, a remote and rarely visited fjord system with countlessopportunities for exploration, located within the Northeast Greenland National Park. We hope to cruise throughKong Oskar Fjord, we marvel at the geological beauty of the mountains. We will then head south along the coast ofLiverpool Land, with our passage dependent on ice conditions.We stretch our legs on hikes across tundra in search of ancient graveyards and summer villages occupied 3,000 yearsago by Inuit. We may see musk ox, arctic hare and reindeer grazing. The maze of calm, interconnecting waterways inthis area provides excellent opportunities for sea kayaking. We will see ring seals, perhaps catch a glimpse of theelusive narwhal, and maybe even a polar bear hunting on pack ice.

Greenland's East Coast Fjords

Date of arrival 6 Jul 2026
In the coming days, a host of choices are available to us, and depending on ice and weather conditions, the eastcoast of Greenland is ours to explore. Our experienced Expedition Team, who have made countless journeys to thisarea, will use their expertise to tailor our itinerary on a day-to-day basis. This allows us to make best use of theprevailing weather, ice conditions and encounters with wildlife. We generally attempt up to two landings or Zodiacexcursions per day, including cruising along spectacular ice cliffs, following whales feeding near the surface.Be prepared to experience ice – and lots of it! East Greenland contains some of the Arctic’s most impressive scenery.Deep fjords and narrow channels, flanked by sharp ice-clad peaks soaring up to 2,000 metres (6,562 feet), andglaciers birthing gigantic icebergs that drift throughout the fjord system, combine to create breathtaking scenes.The tundra landscape is home to musk oxen, arctic hare and reindeer. Throughout the area there are ancient Thulearchaeological sites, historical trappers’ huts, and the cabins of present-day Inuit hunters. A highlight is a visit to theInuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit, the most isolated and northernmost permanent settlement in the region, withapproximately 450 inhabitants. The community has an excellent museum, gift shop, an abundance of Greenlandicsled dogs and provides the opportunity to meet the friendly locals.We hope to explore Scoresbysund, the world’s largest fjord and a favourite hunting ground of the local Inuit.Massive glaciers flow into this fjord, the birthplace of hundreds of majestic Greenland icebergs. It is a spectacularplace that simply needs to be seen to be believed. North of Scoresbysund lie Kong Oskar and Kaiser Franz Joseffjords, two of the most significant fjord systems in Greenland, each one encompassing several smaller fjords andsounds. Thanks to the fertile volcanic soil and the surrounding mountains offering protection from strong winds, thearea is rich in wildlife. You may spot everything from musk ox and arctic foxes to mountain hares, and even reindeer,near the fjord. Look skyward and you could catch a glimpse of birds, including the glaucous gull, black-leggedkittiwake, northern fulmar, common raven and common eider.We will attempt to reach Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord, a remote and rarely visited fjord system with countlessopportunities for exploration, located within the Northeast Greenland National Park. We hope to cruise throughKong Oskar Fjord, we marvel at the geological beauty of the mountains. We will then head south along the coast ofLiverpool Land, with our passage dependent on ice conditions.We stretch our legs on hikes across tundra in search of ancient graveyards and summer villages occupied 3,000 yearsago by Inuit. We may see musk ox, arctic hare and reindeer grazing. The maze of calm, interconnecting waterways inthis area provides excellent opportunities for sea kayaking. We will see ring seals, perhaps catch a glimpse of theelusive narwhal, and maybe even a polar bear hunting on pack ice.

Greenland's East Coast Fjords

Date of arrival 7 Jul 2026
In the coming days, a host of choices are available to us, and depending on ice and weather conditions, the eastcoast of Greenland is ours to explore. Our experienced Expedition Team, who have made countless journeys to thisarea, will use their expertise to tailor our itinerary on a day-to-day basis. This allows us to make best use of theprevailing weather, ice conditions and encounters with wildlife. We generally attempt up to two landings or Zodiacexcursions per day, including cruising along spectacular ice cliffs, following whales feeding near the surface.Be prepared to experience ice – and lots of it! East Greenland contains some of the Arctic’s most impressive scenery.Deep fjords and narrow channels, flanked by sharp ice-clad peaks soaring up to 2,000 metres (6,562 feet), andglaciers birthing gigantic icebergs that drift throughout the fjord system, combine to create breathtaking scenes.The tundra landscape is home to musk oxen, arctic hare and reindeer. Throughout the area there are ancient Thulearchaeological sites, historical trappers’ huts, and the cabins of present-day Inuit hunters. A highlight is a visit to theInuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit, the most isolated and northernmost permanent settlement in the region, withapproximately 450 inhabitants. The community has an excellent museum, gift shop, an abundance of Greenlandicsled dogs and provides the opportunity to meet the friendly locals.We hope to explore Scoresbysund, the world’s largest fjord and a favourite hunting ground of the local Inuit.Massive glaciers flow into this fjord, the birthplace of hundreds of majestic Greenland icebergs. It is a spectacularplace that simply needs to be seen to be believed. North of Scoresbysund lie Kong Oskar and Kaiser Franz Joseffjords, two of the most significant fjord systems in Greenland, each one encompassing several smaller fjords andsounds. Thanks to the fertile volcanic soil and the surrounding mountains offering protection from strong winds, thearea is rich in wildlife. You may spot everything from musk ox and arctic foxes to mountain hares, and even reindeer,near the fjord. Look skyward and you could catch a glimpse of birds, including the glaucous gull, black-leggedkittiwake, northern fulmar, common raven and common eider.We will attempt to reach Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord, a remote and rarely visited fjord system with countlessopportunities for exploration, located within the Northeast Greenland National Park. We hope to cruise throughKong Oskar Fjord, we marvel at the geological beauty of the mountains. We will then head south along the coast ofLiverpool Land, with our passage dependent on ice conditions.We stretch our legs on hikes across tundra in search of ancient graveyards and summer villages occupied 3,000 yearsago by Inuit. We may see musk ox, arctic hare and reindeer grazing. The maze of calm, interconnecting waterways inthis area provides excellent opportunities for sea kayaking. We will see ring seals, perhaps catch a glimpse of theelusive narwhal, and maybe even a polar bear hunting on pack ice.

Greenland's East Coast Fjords

Date of arrival 8 Jul 2026
In the coming days, a host of choices are available to us, and depending on ice and weather conditions, the eastcoast of Greenland is ours to explore. Our experienced Expedition Team, who have made countless journeys to thisarea, will use their expertise to tailor our itinerary on a day-to-day basis. This allows us to make best use of theprevailing weather, ice conditions and encounters with wildlife. We generally attempt up to two landings or Zodiacexcursions per day, including cruising along spectacular ice cliffs, following whales feeding near the surface.Be prepared to experience ice – and lots of it! East Greenland contains some of the Arctic’s most impressive scenery.Deep fjords and narrow channels, flanked by sharp ice-clad peaks soaring up to 2,000 metres (6,562 feet), andglaciers birthing gigantic icebergs that drift throughout the fjord system, combine to create breathtaking scenes.The tundra landscape is home to musk oxen, arctic hare and reindeer. Throughout the area there are ancient Thulearchaeological sites, historical trappers’ huts, and the cabins of present-day Inuit hunters. A highlight is a visit to theInuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit, the most isolated and northernmost permanent settlement in the region, withapproximately 450 inhabitants. The community has an excellent museum, gift shop, an abundance of Greenlandicsled dogs and provides the opportunity to meet the friendly locals.We hope to explore Scoresbysund, the world’s largest fjord and a favourite hunting ground of the local Inuit.Massive glaciers flow into this fjord, the birthplace of hundreds of majestic Greenland icebergs. It is a spectacularplace that simply needs to be seen to be believed. North of Scoresbysund lie Kong Oskar and Kaiser Franz Joseffjords, two of the most significant fjord systems in Greenland, each one encompassing several smaller fjords andsounds. Thanks to the fertile volcanic soil and the surrounding mountains offering protection from strong winds, thearea is rich in wildlife. You may spot everything from musk ox and arctic foxes to mountain hares, and even reindeer,near the fjord. Look skyward and you could catch a glimpse of birds, including the glaucous gull, black-leggedkittiwake, northern fulmar, common raven and common eider.We will attempt to reach Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord, a remote and rarely visited fjord system with countlessopportunities for exploration, located within the Northeast Greenland National Park. We hope to cruise throughKong Oskar Fjord, we marvel at the geological beauty of the mountains. We will then head south along the coast ofLiverpool Land, with our passage dependent on ice conditions.We stretch our legs on hikes across tundra in search of ancient graveyards and summer villages occupied 3,000 yearsago by Inuit. We may see musk ox, arctic hare and reindeer grazing. The maze of calm, interconnecting waterways inthis area provides excellent opportunities for sea kayaking. We will see ring seals, perhaps catch a glimpse of theelusive narwhal, and maybe even a polar bear hunting on pack ice.

Greenland's East Coast Fjords

Date of arrival 9 Jul 2026
In the coming days, a host of choices are available to us, and depending on ice and weather conditions, the eastcoast of Greenland is ours to explore. Our experienced Expedition Team, who have made countless journeys to thisarea, will use their expertise to tailor our itinerary on a day-to-day basis. This allows us to make best use of theprevailing weather, ice conditions and encounters with wildlife. We generally attempt up to two landings or Zodiacexcursions per day, including cruising along spectacular ice cliffs, following whales feeding near the surface.Be prepared to experience ice – and lots of it! East Greenland contains some of the Arctic’s most impressive scenery.Deep fjords and narrow channels, flanked by sharp ice-clad peaks soaring up to 2,000 metres (6,562 feet), andglaciers birthing gigantic icebergs that drift throughout the fjord system, combine to create breathtaking scenes.The tundra landscape is home to musk oxen, arctic hare and reindeer. Throughout the area there are ancient Thulearchaeological sites, historical trappers’ huts, and the cabins of present-day Inuit hunters. A highlight is a visit to theInuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit, the most isolated and northernmost permanent settlement in the region, withapproximately 450 inhabitants. The community has an excellent museum, gift shop, an abundance of Greenlandicsled dogs and provides the opportunity to meet the friendly locals.We hope to explore Scoresbysund, the world’s largest fjord and a favourite hunting ground of the local Inuit.Massive glaciers flow into this fjord, the birthplace of hundreds of majestic Greenland icebergs. It is a spectacularplace that simply needs to be seen to be believed. North of Scoresbysund lie Kong Oskar and Kaiser Franz Joseffjords, two of the most significant fjord systems in Greenland, each one encompassing several smaller fjords andsounds. Thanks to the fertile volcanic soil and the surrounding mountains offering protection from strong winds, thearea is rich in wildlife. You may spot everything from musk ox and arctic foxes to mountain hares, and even reindeer,near the fjord. Look skyward and you could catch a glimpse of birds, including the glaucous gull, black-leggedkittiwake, northern fulmar, common raven and common eider.We will attempt to reach Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord, a remote and rarely visited fjord system with countlessopportunities for exploration, located within the Northeast Greenland National Park. We hope to cruise throughKong Oskar Fjord, we marvel at the geological beauty of the mountains. We will then head south along the coast ofLiverpool Land, with our passage dependent on ice conditions.We stretch our legs on hikes across tundra in search of ancient graveyards and summer villages occupied 3,000 yearsago by Inuit. We may see musk ox, arctic hare and reindeer grazing. The maze of calm, interconnecting waterways inthis area provides excellent opportunities for sea kayaking. We will see ring seals, perhaps catch a glimpse of theelusive narwhal, and maybe even a polar bear hunting on pack ice.

Cruising Denmark Strait

Date of arrival 10 Jul 2026
Crossing the Denmark Strait to Iceland, search for whale blows and photograph the many seabirds that trail our shipin the ever-present arctic winds.
Day 8

Greenland's East Coast Fjords

Date of arrival 4 Jul 2026
In the coming days, a host of choices are available to us, and depending on ice and weather conditions, the eastcoast of Greenland is ours to explore. Our experienced Expedition Team, who have made countless journeys to thisarea, will use their expertise to tailor our itinerary on a day-to-day basis. This allows us to make best use of theprevailing weather, ice conditions and encounters with wildlife. We generally attempt up to two landings or Zodiacexcursions per day, including cruising along spectacular ice cliffs, following whales feeding near the surface.Be prepared to experience ice – and lots of it! East Greenland contains some of the Arctic’s most impressive scenery.Deep fjords and narrow channels, flanked by sharp ice-clad peaks soaring up to 2,000 metres (6,562 feet), andglaciers birthing gigantic icebergs that drift throughout the fjord system, combine to create breathtaking scenes.The tundra landscape is home to musk oxen, arctic hare and reindeer. Throughout the area there are ancient Thulearchaeological sites, historical trappers’ huts, and the cabins of present-day Inuit hunters. A highlight is a visit to theInuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit, the most isolated and northernmost permanent settlement in the region, withapproximately 450 inhabitants. The community has an excellent museum, gift shop, an abundance of Greenlandicsled dogs and provides the opportunity to meet the friendly locals.We hope to explore Scoresbysund, the world’s largest fjord and a favourite hunting ground of the local Inuit.Massive glaciers flow into this fjord, the birthplace of hundreds of majestic Greenland icebergs. It is a spectacularplace that simply needs to be seen to be believed. North of Scoresbysund lie Kong Oskar and Kaiser Franz Joseffjords, two of the most significant fjord systems in Greenland, each one encompassing several smaller fjords andsounds. Thanks to the fertile volcanic soil and the surrounding mountains offering protection from strong winds, thearea is rich in wildlife. You may spot everything from musk ox and arctic foxes to mountain hares, and even reindeer,near the fjord. Look skyward and you could catch a glimpse of birds, including the glaucous gull, black-leggedkittiwake, northern fulmar, common raven and common eider.We will attempt to reach Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord, a remote and rarely visited fjord system with countlessopportunities for exploration, located within the Northeast Greenland National Park. We hope to cruise throughKong Oskar Fjord, we marvel at the geological beauty of the mountains. We will then head south along the coast ofLiverpool Land, with our passage dependent on ice conditions.We stretch our legs on hikes across tundra in search of ancient graveyards and summer villages occupied 3,000 yearsago by Inuit. We may see musk ox, arctic hare and reindeer grazing. The maze of calm, interconnecting waterways inthis area provides excellent opportunities for sea kayaking. We will see ring seals, perhaps catch a glimpse of theelusive narwhal, and maybe even a polar bear hunting on pack ice.
Day 9

Greenland's East Coast Fjords

Date of arrival 5 Jul 2026
In the coming days, a host of choices are available to us, and depending on ice and weather conditions, the eastcoast of Greenland is ours to explore. Our experienced Expedition Team, who have made countless journeys to thisarea, will use their expertise to tailor our itinerary on a day-to-day basis. This allows us to make best use of theprevailing weather, ice conditions and encounters with wildlife. We generally attempt up to two landings or Zodiacexcursions per day, including cruising along spectacular ice cliffs, following whales feeding near the surface.Be prepared to experience ice – and lots of it! East Greenland contains some of the Arctic’s most impressive scenery.Deep fjords and narrow channels, flanked by sharp ice-clad peaks soaring up to 2,000 metres (6,562 feet), andglaciers birthing gigantic icebergs that drift throughout the fjord system, combine to create breathtaking scenes.The tundra landscape is home to musk oxen, arctic hare and reindeer. Throughout the area there are ancient Thulearchaeological sites, historical trappers’ huts, and the cabins of present-day Inuit hunters. A highlight is a visit to theInuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit, the most isolated and northernmost permanent settlement in the region, withapproximately 450 inhabitants. The community has an excellent museum, gift shop, an abundance of Greenlandicsled dogs and provides the opportunity to meet the friendly locals.We hope to explore Scoresbysund, the world’s largest fjord and a favourite hunting ground of the local Inuit.Massive glaciers flow into this fjord, the birthplace of hundreds of majestic Greenland icebergs. It is a spectacularplace that simply needs to be seen to be believed. North of Scoresbysund lie Kong Oskar and Kaiser Franz Joseffjords, two of the most significant fjord systems in Greenland, each one encompassing several smaller fjords andsounds. Thanks to the fertile volcanic soil and the surrounding mountains offering protection from strong winds, thearea is rich in wildlife. You may spot everything from musk ox and arctic foxes to mountain hares, and even reindeer,near the fjord. Look skyward and you could catch a glimpse of birds, including the glaucous gull, black-leggedkittiwake, northern fulmar, common raven and common eider.We will attempt to reach Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord, a remote and rarely visited fjord system with countlessopportunities for exploration, located within the Northeast Greenland National Park. We hope to cruise throughKong Oskar Fjord, we marvel at the geological beauty of the mountains. We will then head south along the coast ofLiverpool Land, with our passage dependent on ice conditions.We stretch our legs on hikes across tundra in search of ancient graveyards and summer villages occupied 3,000 yearsago by Inuit. We may see musk ox, arctic hare and reindeer grazing. The maze of calm, interconnecting waterways inthis area provides excellent opportunities for sea kayaking. We will see ring seals, perhaps catch a glimpse of theelusive narwhal, and maybe even a polar bear hunting on pack ice.
Day 10

Greenland's East Coast Fjords

Date of arrival 6 Jul 2026
In the coming days, a host of choices are available to us, and depending on ice and weather conditions, the eastcoast of Greenland is ours to explore. Our experienced Expedition Team, who have made countless journeys to thisarea, will use their expertise to tailor our itinerary on a day-to-day basis. This allows us to make best use of theprevailing weather, ice conditions and encounters with wildlife. We generally attempt up to two landings or Zodiacexcursions per day, including cruising along spectacular ice cliffs, following whales feeding near the surface.Be prepared to experience ice – and lots of it! East Greenland contains some of the Arctic’s most impressive scenery.Deep fjords and narrow channels, flanked by sharp ice-clad peaks soaring up to 2,000 metres (6,562 feet), andglaciers birthing gigantic icebergs that drift throughout the fjord system, combine to create breathtaking scenes.The tundra landscape is home to musk oxen, arctic hare and reindeer. Throughout the area there are ancient Thulearchaeological sites, historical trappers’ huts, and the cabins of present-day Inuit hunters. A highlight is a visit to theInuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit, the most isolated and northernmost permanent settlement in the region, withapproximately 450 inhabitants. The community has an excellent museum, gift shop, an abundance of Greenlandicsled dogs and provides the opportunity to meet the friendly locals.We hope to explore Scoresbysund, the world’s largest fjord and a favourite hunting ground of the local Inuit.Massive glaciers flow into this fjord, the birthplace of hundreds of majestic Greenland icebergs. It is a spectacularplace that simply needs to be seen to be believed. North of Scoresbysund lie Kong Oskar and Kaiser Franz Joseffjords, two of the most significant fjord systems in Greenland, each one encompassing several smaller fjords andsounds. Thanks to the fertile volcanic soil and the surrounding mountains offering protection from strong winds, thearea is rich in wildlife. You may spot everything from musk ox and arctic foxes to mountain hares, and even reindeer,near the fjord. Look skyward and you could catch a glimpse of birds, including the glaucous gull, black-leggedkittiwake, northern fulmar, common raven and common eider.We will attempt to reach Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord, a remote and rarely visited fjord system with countlessopportunities for exploration, located within the Northeast Greenland National Park. We hope to cruise throughKong Oskar Fjord, we marvel at the geological beauty of the mountains. We will then head south along the coast ofLiverpool Land, with our passage dependent on ice conditions.We stretch our legs on hikes across tundra in search of ancient graveyards and summer villages occupied 3,000 yearsago by Inuit. We may see musk ox, arctic hare and reindeer grazing. The maze of calm, interconnecting waterways inthis area provides excellent opportunities for sea kayaking. We will see ring seals, perhaps catch a glimpse of theelusive narwhal, and maybe even a polar bear hunting on pack ice.
Day 11

Greenland's East Coast Fjords

Date of arrival 7 Jul 2026
In the coming days, a host of choices are available to us, and depending on ice and weather conditions, the eastcoast of Greenland is ours to explore. Our experienced Expedition Team, who have made countless journeys to thisarea, will use their expertise to tailor our itinerary on a day-to-day basis. This allows us to make best use of theprevailing weather, ice conditions and encounters with wildlife. We generally attempt up to two landings or Zodiacexcursions per day, including cruising along spectacular ice cliffs, following whales feeding near the surface.Be prepared to experience ice – and lots of it! East Greenland contains some of the Arctic’s most impressive scenery.Deep fjords and narrow channels, flanked by sharp ice-clad peaks soaring up to 2,000 metres (6,562 feet), andglaciers birthing gigantic icebergs that drift throughout the fjord system, combine to create breathtaking scenes.The tundra landscape is home to musk oxen, arctic hare and reindeer. Throughout the area there are ancient Thulearchaeological sites, historical trappers’ huts, and the cabins of present-day Inuit hunters. A highlight is a visit to theInuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit, the most isolated and northernmost permanent settlement in the region, withapproximately 450 inhabitants. The community has an excellent museum, gift shop, an abundance of Greenlandicsled dogs and provides the opportunity to meet the friendly locals.We hope to explore Scoresbysund, the world’s largest fjord and a favourite hunting ground of the local Inuit.Massive glaciers flow into this fjord, the birthplace of hundreds of majestic Greenland icebergs. It is a spectacularplace that simply needs to be seen to be believed. North of Scoresbysund lie Kong Oskar and Kaiser Franz Joseffjords, two of the most significant fjord systems in Greenland, each one encompassing several smaller fjords andsounds. Thanks to the fertile volcanic soil and the surrounding mountains offering protection from strong winds, thearea is rich in wildlife. You may spot everything from musk ox and arctic foxes to mountain hares, and even reindeer,near the fjord. Look skyward and you could catch a glimpse of birds, including the glaucous gull, black-leggedkittiwake, northern fulmar, common raven and common eider.We will attempt to reach Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord, a remote and rarely visited fjord system with countlessopportunities for exploration, located within the Northeast Greenland National Park. We hope to cruise throughKong Oskar Fjord, we marvel at the geological beauty of the mountains. We will then head south along the coast ofLiverpool Land, with our passage dependent on ice conditions.We stretch our legs on hikes across tundra in search of ancient graveyards and summer villages occupied 3,000 yearsago by Inuit. We may see musk ox, arctic hare and reindeer grazing. The maze of calm, interconnecting waterways inthis area provides excellent opportunities for sea kayaking. We will see ring seals, perhaps catch a glimpse of theelusive narwhal, and maybe even a polar bear hunting on pack ice.
Day 12

Greenland's East Coast Fjords

Date of arrival 8 Jul 2026
In the coming days, a host of choices are available to us, and depending on ice and weather conditions, the eastcoast of Greenland is ours to explore. Our experienced Expedition Team, who have made countless journeys to thisarea, will use their expertise to tailor our itinerary on a day-to-day basis. This allows us to make best use of theprevailing weather, ice conditions and encounters with wildlife. We generally attempt up to two landings or Zodiacexcursions per day, including cruising along spectacular ice cliffs, following whales feeding near the surface.Be prepared to experience ice – and lots of it! East Greenland contains some of the Arctic’s most impressive scenery.Deep fjords and narrow channels, flanked by sharp ice-clad peaks soaring up to 2,000 metres (6,562 feet), andglaciers birthing gigantic icebergs that drift throughout the fjord system, combine to create breathtaking scenes.The tundra landscape is home to musk oxen, arctic hare and reindeer. Throughout the area there are ancient Thulearchaeological sites, historical trappers’ huts, and the cabins of present-day Inuit hunters. A highlight is a visit to theInuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit, the most isolated and northernmost permanent settlement in the region, withapproximately 450 inhabitants. The community has an excellent museum, gift shop, an abundance of Greenlandicsled dogs and provides the opportunity to meet the friendly locals.We hope to explore Scoresbysund, the world’s largest fjord and a favourite hunting ground of the local Inuit.Massive glaciers flow into this fjord, the birthplace of hundreds of majestic Greenland icebergs. It is a spectacularplace that simply needs to be seen to be believed. North of Scoresbysund lie Kong Oskar and Kaiser Franz Joseffjords, two of the most significant fjord systems in Greenland, each one encompassing several smaller fjords andsounds. Thanks to the fertile volcanic soil and the surrounding mountains offering protection from strong winds, thearea is rich in wildlife. You may spot everything from musk ox and arctic foxes to mountain hares, and even reindeer,near the fjord. Look skyward and you could catch a glimpse of birds, including the glaucous gull, black-leggedkittiwake, northern fulmar, common raven and common eider.We will attempt to reach Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord, a remote and rarely visited fjord system with countlessopportunities for exploration, located within the Northeast Greenland National Park. We hope to cruise throughKong Oskar Fjord, we marvel at the geological beauty of the mountains. We will then head south along the coast ofLiverpool Land, with our passage dependent on ice conditions.We stretch our legs on hikes across tundra in search of ancient graveyards and summer villages occupied 3,000 yearsago by Inuit. We may see musk ox, arctic hare and reindeer grazing. The maze of calm, interconnecting waterways inthis area provides excellent opportunities for sea kayaking. We will see ring seals, perhaps catch a glimpse of theelusive narwhal, and maybe even a polar bear hunting on pack ice.
Day 13

Greenland's East Coast Fjords

Date of arrival 9 Jul 2026
In the coming days, a host of choices are available to us, and depending on ice and weather conditions, the eastcoast of Greenland is ours to explore. Our experienced Expedition Team, who have made countless journeys to thisarea, will use their expertise to tailor our itinerary on a day-to-day basis. This allows us to make best use of theprevailing weather, ice conditions and encounters with wildlife. We generally attempt up to two landings or Zodiacexcursions per day, including cruising along spectacular ice cliffs, following whales feeding near the surface.Be prepared to experience ice – and lots of it! East Greenland contains some of the Arctic’s most impressive scenery.Deep fjords and narrow channels, flanked by sharp ice-clad peaks soaring up to 2,000 metres (6,562 feet), andglaciers birthing gigantic icebergs that drift throughout the fjord system, combine to create breathtaking scenes.The tundra landscape is home to musk oxen, arctic hare and reindeer. Throughout the area there are ancient Thulearchaeological sites, historical trappers’ huts, and the cabins of present-day Inuit hunters. A highlight is a visit to theInuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit, the most isolated and northernmost permanent settlement in the region, withapproximately 450 inhabitants. The community has an excellent museum, gift shop, an abundance of Greenlandicsled dogs and provides the opportunity to meet the friendly locals.We hope to explore Scoresbysund, the world’s largest fjord and a favourite hunting ground of the local Inuit.Massive glaciers flow into this fjord, the birthplace of hundreds of majestic Greenland icebergs. It is a spectacularplace that simply needs to be seen to be believed. North of Scoresbysund lie Kong Oskar and Kaiser Franz Joseffjords, two of the most significant fjord systems in Greenland, each one encompassing several smaller fjords andsounds. Thanks to the fertile volcanic soil and the surrounding mountains offering protection from strong winds, thearea is rich in wildlife. You may spot everything from musk ox and arctic foxes to mountain hares, and even reindeer,near the fjord. Look skyward and you could catch a glimpse of birds, including the glaucous gull, black-leggedkittiwake, northern fulmar, common raven and common eider.We will attempt to reach Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord, a remote and rarely visited fjord system with countlessopportunities for exploration, located within the Northeast Greenland National Park. We hope to cruise throughKong Oskar Fjord, we marvel at the geological beauty of the mountains. We will then head south along the coast ofLiverpool Land, with our passage dependent on ice conditions.We stretch our legs on hikes across tundra in search of ancient graveyards and summer villages occupied 3,000 yearsago by Inuit. We may see musk ox, arctic hare and reindeer grazing. The maze of calm, interconnecting waterways inthis area provides excellent opportunities for sea kayaking. We will see ring seals, perhaps catch a glimpse of theelusive narwhal, and maybe even a polar bear hunting on pack ice.
Day 14

Cruising Denmark Strait

Date of arrival 10 Jul 2026
Crossing the Denmark Strait to Iceland, search for whale blows and photograph the many seabirds that trail our shipin the ever-present arctic winds.
Day 15

Reykjavík, Iceland

Date of arrival 11 Jul 2026

Sprawling Reykjavík, the nation’s nerve center and government seat, is home to half the island’s population. On a bay overlooked by proud Mt. Esja (pronounced eh-shyuh), with its ever-changing hues, Reykjavík presents a colorful sight, its concrete houses painted in light colors and topped by vibrant red, blue, and green roofs. In contrast to the almost treeless countryside, Reykjavík has many tall, native birches, rowans, and willows, as well as imported aspen, pines, and spruces.Reykjavík’s name comes from the Icelandic words for smoke, reykur, and bay, vík. In AD 874, Norseman Ingólfur Arnarson saw Iceland rising out of the misty sea and came ashore at a bay eerily shrouded with plumes of steam from nearby hot springs. Today most of the houses in Reykjavík are heated by near-boiling water from the hot springs. Natural heating avoids air pollution; there’s no smoke around. You may notice, however, that the hot water brings a slight sulfur smell to the bathroom.Prices are easily on a par with other major European cities. A practical option is to purchase a Reykjavík City Card at the Tourist Information Center or at the Reykjavík Youth Hostel. This card permits unlimited bus usage and admission to any of the city’s seven pools, the Family Park and Zoo, and city museums. The cards are valid for one (ISK 3,300), two (ISK 4,400), or three days (ISK 4,900), and they pay for themselves after three or four uses a day. Even lacking the City Card, paying admission (ISK 500, or ISK 250 for seniors and people with disabilities) to one of the city art museums (Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir, or Ásmundarsafn) gets you free same-day admission to the other two.

Reykjavík
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Reykjavík, Iceland

Date of arrival 11 Jul 2026

Sprawling Reykjavík, the nation’s nerve center and government seat, is home to half the island’s population. On a bay overlooked by proud Mt. Esja (pronounced eh-shyuh), with its ever-changing hues, Reykjavík presents a colorful sight, its concrete houses painted in light colors and topped by vibrant red, blue, and green roofs. In contrast to the almost treeless countryside, Reykjavík has many tall, native birches, rowans, and willows, as well as imported aspen, pines, and spruces.Reykjavík’s name comes from the Icelandic words for smoke, reykur, and bay, vík. In AD 874, Norseman Ingólfur Arnarson saw Iceland rising out of the misty sea and came ashore at a bay eerily shrouded with plumes of steam from nearby hot springs. Today most of the houses in Reykjavík are heated by near-boiling water from the hot springs. Natural heating avoids air pollution; there’s no smoke around. You may notice, however, that the hot water brings a slight sulfur smell to the bathroom.Prices are easily on a par with other major European cities. A practical option is to purchase a Reykjavík City Card at the Tourist Information Center or at the Reykjavík Youth Hostel. This card permits unlimited bus usage and admission to any of the city’s seven pools, the Family Park and Zoo, and city museums. The cards are valid for one (ISK 3,300), two (ISK 4,400), or three days (ISK 4,900), and they pay for themselves after three or four uses a day. Even lacking the City Card, paying admission (ISK 500, or ISK 250 for seniors and people with disabilities) to one of the city art museums (Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir, or Ásmundarsafn) gets you free same-day admission to the other two.

Reykjavík

Cabin Options

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Aurora Stateroom Twin

Welcome to the Aurora Stateroom Twin aboard the Greg Mortimer from AE Expeditions, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Inside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 245ft² (23m²)
From £12,896 pp
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Balcony Stateroom Category C

Welcome to the Balcony Stateroom Category C aboard the Greg Mortimer from AE Expeditions, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 267ft² (25m²)
From £14,021 pp
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Balcony Stateroom Category B

Welcome to the Balcony Stateroom Category B aboard the Greg Mortimer from AE Expeditions, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 267ft² (25m²)
From £14,771 pp
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Balcony Stateroom Category A

Welcome to the Balcony Stateroom Category A aboard the Greg Mortimer from AE Expeditions, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 301ft² (28m²)
From £15,896 pp
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Balcony Stateroom Superior

Welcome to the Balcony Stateroom Superior aboard the Greg Mortimer from AE Expeditions, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 432ft² (40m²)
From £17,396 pp
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Balcony Stateroom Category A – Solo

Welcome to the Balcony Stateroom Category A – Solo aboard the Greg Mortimer from AE Expeditions, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 1 person
Size 301ft² (28m²)
From £21,195 pp
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Junior Suite

Welcome to the Junior Suite aboard the Greg Mortimer from AE Expeditions, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 418ft² (39m²)
From £21,746 pp
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Captain's Suite

Welcome to the Captain's Suite aboard the Greg Mortimer from AE Expeditions, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 478ft² (44m²)
From £25,796 pp
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Balcony Stateroom Category B – Solo

Welcome to the Balcony Stateroom Category B – Solo aboard the Greg Mortimer from AE Expeditions, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 1 person
Size 266ft² (25m²)
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Balcony Stateroom Category C – Solo

Welcome to the Balcony Stateroom Category C – Solo aboard the Greg Mortimer from AE Expeditions, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 1 person
Size 267ft² (25m²)
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Aurora Stateroom Triple

Welcome to the Aurora Stateroom Triple aboard the Greg Mortimer from AE Expeditions, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Inside
Occupancy 3 persons
Size 245ft² (23m²)

Ship Facilities

Dining
Enrichment
Entertainment
Health & Fitness
Younger Travellers

Dining Room

Meals are a great time to soak up the expedition camaraderie in our open seating dining area. Share stories with your fellow travellers and ask our expedition team questions that may have come up during the day.

Tea, coffee and snacks are available 24 hours a day, and our chefs offer different menu options and courses for each meal. Enjoy the range of house wine, beers and soft drinks included with dinner after a long day in the wild.

We also invite you to join your captain and expedition team for informal Captain’s Farewell drinks, with complimentary beverages and cocktail appetisers, followed by a 3 course meal.

Dining Room

Tuscan Grill

Greg Mortimer’s new reservations-required concept restaurant, Tuscan Grill.

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Citizen Science

Travel is always the best educator and we offer the chance to enrich your curiosity and expand your knowledge and understanding of the places we travel to. There is no better learning opportunity than being in the field with subject matter experts.

Our Citizen Science Program is designed to be an interactive forum of like-minded travellers to share new discoveries and deepen their connection to the natural world in a relaxed, informal and fun environment – both on board our ships, on our fascinating shore expeditions and in our zodiacs.

You can make a difference as we can provide invaluable data to the scientific community through you taking part. You too can become an ambassador for the protection of our majestic but fragile blue planet when you return home by sharing what you have learned. 

What is Citizen Science?
Citizen Science is the collection and analysis of data relating to the natural world by members of the general public, typically as part of a collaborative project with professional scientists around the world.

Why Take Part?
Aurora Expeditions travels to some of the most unique and remote places on the planet. It is challenging for scientists to spend time in these areas, so any observations we contribute can be extremely valuable.

Gathering and sharing data is also a great way to engage and educate ourselves in pressing issues that concern us at a local, regional and global level.

How Does it Work?
Members of our passionate Expedition Team, together with a Citizen Science Coordinator, will be on hand to introduce and assist you with the projects being conducted on your voyage.

Expert guidance on the collection, storage and sharing of new scientific data will not only greatly enhance your voyage experience, but help you gain more knowledge of our ever-changing natural environment.

From the biggest mammals to the smallest marine creatures, the important part you play in our Citizen Science projects will help protect and preserve the planet for generations to come. 

Our Projects

Our passengers can contribute to global research, collecting data in some of the most hard-to-reach, under-studied places on Earth. Our Citizen Science Program covers seven projects that span the globe, to advance understanding of marine ecosystems, birdlife, climate change and polar environments.

Please note: As some of our Citizen Science projects are location- and weather-dependent, we cannot operate all of the projects on all voyages. We will endeavour to include as many projects as possible on your voyage with ample time allocated to them on a day-to-day basis.

  • HappyWhale uses photo ID to track individual whales. Guests can photograph encounters and log them on the database, improving knowledge about migration, population health and behaviour.
  • eBird is the world’s largest biodiversity-related Citizen Science project, collecting bird observations from around the globe. Aurora passengers help to track species distribution and population changes.
  • Our passengers are invited to record cloud conditions, with observations submitted to NASA GLOBE Cloud contributing to climate modelling.
  • Our Citizen Scientists measure water clarity by lowering a Secchi disk, recording visibility, and sharing data with scientists that are studying the effects of climate change on ocean ecosystems. This builds a long-term global dataset, and each voyage contributes new observations from some of the least-studied waters in the world.
  • Snow algae are microscopic organisms that grow on snow and ice, influencing melt rates. The Snow Algae Study engages passengers in photographing and recording snow algae sites, contributing to global research into how these organisms influence the Antarctic environment. This study is supported by the latest science from the National Snow and Ice Data Center.
  • FjordPhyto invites passengers to explore phytoplankton diversity in polar fjords and coastal waters. Using simple tools, they collect samples to help scientists track phytoplankton health and its response to changing ocean conditions. These observations enhance understanding of the base of the marine food and how climate change is altering polar ecosystems. *Only available on Antarctic voyages.
  • We are proudly the first expedition company to facilitate the development and execution of the TIPI pilot project, using thermal imaging to measure polar ice conditions. This project combines science, technology and storytelling to create robust datasets while engaging the public in polar research. We are collaborating with founder Joe Muise to deliver high-quality scientific outcomes.

Citizen Science

Excursions

Although the ship is fun, the real enjoyment comes from the many shore excursions that are available. Depending on weather conditions, it may be possible for multiple landings, taking a look at everything from rock formations and ancient ruins to cute groups of penguins. We know time is of the essence in these wild locations, so the Greg Mortimer has been designed to carry 15 Zodiacs, which means you can maximise your time on shore.

From four dedicated sea level launching platforms, transfers are quicker, safer and enable you to get closer to the action for a longer period of time. Just remember to charge your camera before you step onto the Zodiac!

Excursions

Hydraulic Viewing Platforms

Although there is no doubt that you’ll love the aesthetics of the Greg Mortimer, we are all here to admire the spectacular landscape and spot the elusive wildlife in their natural habitat. To ensure you get the best views possible, the new ship features unique viewing platforms, custom-built for the Greg Mortimer.

Accessed from Deck 5, the two platforms fold out hydraulically for unobstructed views of passing marine life and seabirds – make sure your camera is locked and loaded!

Hydraulic Viewing Platforms

Zodiac Launching Platform

Zodiacs are a vital part of getting up close and personal on your adventure – sneaking into areas that the Greg Mortimer can’t reach. On this new ship, there are specially designed launching platforms that enables us to load Zodiacs easily and quickly, allowing you to spend more time exploring on the two to three daily landings.

There are 15 Zodiacs that are boarded from either side of Deck 3 (sea level), perfect for when there is a group of fluffy cute penguin chicks that we need a photo of! 

Zodiac Launching Platform

Custom-Built Activity Platform

Regardless of your destination, we offer a number of additional activities to allow you to see more of the environment. From kayaking and diving to climbing and ski touring, it’s these optional activities that often leave the biggest impression on your trip as a whole. Onboard the Greg Mortimer, there is a spacious prep and loading platform for these activities and more – designed in consultation with our expert activity guides.

Custom-Built Activity Platform

Lecture Lounge

On all our expeditions, there are experts who lead presentations in the spacious lecture room so you can understand the region a little better. These often include topics as broad as history and culture to biology and climate change, these presentations aim to educate and entertain.

Lecture Lounge

Mudroom

No need to take your wet expedition gear back to your cabin to dry. Keep your cabin warm and cosy by leaving your outer jackets and pants in the mudroom.

The mudroom is your launchpad for all shore excursions and activities. Here, you will have access to a locker when you can hang your gear up to dry, and store your boots between excursions.

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Observation Points

Let’s face it – you don’t want windowless rooms when travelling around some of the most beautiful locations around the world. This is why the Greg Mortimer is designed with plenty of dedicated observation spaces – ideal for keen bird spotters, wildlife watchers and those wanting to watch the scenery go past.

From the indoor 180-degree lounge and outdoor 360-degree open deck, both on deck 8, to the 270-degree open sundeck on level 7, there are plenty of observation points to share around the ship! If these are full, then you can take up a spot on one of the two hydraulic viewing platforms on deck 5.

Observation Points

Bars and Lounges

Communal meeting areas have always played a major role in fostering the warm camaraderie on board our ships. They are the heart of the expedition, where people meet to share tales from the day, swap photos, keep an eye out for wildlife and watch the sun go down.

The bars and lounges on board are refined yet inviting places to gather, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning views, and of course friendly bartenders to shoot the breeze with.

Bars and Lounges

Library & Multimedia Centre

With floor-to-ceiling windows, the library is a peaceful sanctuary where you can find non-fiction books to read up on the day’s destinations, plug in and organise your photos or play board games with newfound friends.Choose from our range of informative nonfiction titles, wildlife guidebooks, travel journals, novels and a selection of children’s books and board games.

Choose from our range of informative nonfiction titles, wildlife guidebooks, travel journals, novels and a selection of children’s books and board games.

Wildlife guides, books and binoculars can also be found on the observation lounge on deck 7.

Library & Multimedia Centre

Observation Lounge

Wildlife guides, books and binoculars can also be found on the observation lounge on deck 7, the perfect place to relax and watch the incredible landscapes pass by, or spot unique polar wildlife. 

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Wellness Centre

You are welcome to visit the wellness centre during your voyage. 

Wellness Centre

Gym

The Greg Mortimer offers a range of health and well-being facilities such as the onboard gym.

Gym

Jacuzzi

There are also two jacuzzis on the top outside deck with amazing views of the world outside.

Jacuzzi

Sauna

Visit our sauna (which we highly recommend after the polar plunge!) or book a massage (additional cost applies).

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There are no dedicated children’s facilities onboard the Greg Mortimer.

Dining

Dining Room

Meals are a great time to soak up the expedition camaraderie in our open seating dining area. Share stories with your fellow travellers and ask our expedition team questions that may have come up during the day.

Tea, coffee and snacks are available 24 hours a day, and our chefs offer different menu options and courses for each meal. Enjoy the range of house wine, beers and soft drinks included with dinner after a long day in the wild.

We also invite you to join your captain and expedition team for informal Captain’s Farewell drinks, with complimentary beverages and cocktail appetisers, followed by a 3 course meal.

Dining Room

Tuscan Grill

Greg Mortimer’s new reservations-required concept restaurant, Tuscan Grill.

Tuscan Grill
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Enrichment

Citizen Science

Travel is always the best educator and we offer the chance to enrich your curiosity and expand your knowledge and understanding of the places we travel to. There is no better learning opportunity than being in the field with subject matter experts.

Our Citizen Science Program is designed to be an interactive forum of like-minded travellers to share new discoveries and deepen their connection to the natural world in a relaxed, informal and fun environment – both on board our ships, on our fascinating shore expeditions and in our zodiacs.

You can make a difference as we can provide invaluable data to the scientific community through you taking part. You too can become an ambassador for the protection of our majestic but fragile blue planet when you return home by sharing what you have learned. 

What is Citizen Science?
Citizen Science is the collection and analysis of data relating to the natural world by members of the general public, typically as part of a collaborative project with professional scientists around the world.

Why Take Part?
Aurora Expeditions travels to some of the most unique and remote places on the planet. It is challenging for scientists to spend time in these areas, so any observations we contribute can be extremely valuable.

Gathering and sharing data is also a great way to engage and educate ourselves in pressing issues that concern us at a local, regional and global level.

How Does it Work?
Members of our passionate Expedition Team, together with a Citizen Science Coordinator, will be on hand to introduce and assist you with the projects being conducted on your voyage.

Expert guidance on the collection, storage and sharing of new scientific data will not only greatly enhance your voyage experience, but help you gain more knowledge of our ever-changing natural environment.

From the biggest mammals to the smallest marine creatures, the important part you play in our Citizen Science projects will help protect and preserve the planet for generations to come. 

Our Projects

Our passengers can contribute to global research, collecting data in some of the most hard-to-reach, under-studied places on Earth. Our Citizen Science Program covers seven projects that span the globe, to advance understanding of marine ecosystems, birdlife, climate change and polar environments.

Please note: As some of our Citizen Science projects are location- and weather-dependent, we cannot operate all of the projects on all voyages. We will endeavour to include as many projects as possible on your voyage with ample time allocated to them on a day-to-day basis.

  • HappyWhale uses photo ID to track individual whales. Guests can photograph encounters and log them on the database, improving knowledge about migration, population health and behaviour.
  • eBird is the world’s largest biodiversity-related Citizen Science project, collecting bird observations from around the globe. Aurora passengers help to track species distribution and population changes.
  • Our passengers are invited to record cloud conditions, with observations submitted to NASA GLOBE Cloud contributing to climate modelling.
  • Our Citizen Scientists measure water clarity by lowering a Secchi disk, recording visibility, and sharing data with scientists that are studying the effects of climate change on ocean ecosystems. This builds a long-term global dataset, and each voyage contributes new observations from some of the least-studied waters in the world.
  • Snow algae are microscopic organisms that grow on snow and ice, influencing melt rates. The Snow Algae Study engages passengers in photographing and recording snow algae sites, contributing to global research into how these organisms influence the Antarctic environment. This study is supported by the latest science from the National Snow and Ice Data Center.
  • FjordPhyto invites passengers to explore phytoplankton diversity in polar fjords and coastal waters. Using simple tools, they collect samples to help scientists track phytoplankton health and its response to changing ocean conditions. These observations enhance understanding of the base of the marine food and how climate change is altering polar ecosystems. *Only available on Antarctic voyages.
  • We are proudly the first expedition company to facilitate the development and execution of the TIPI pilot project, using thermal imaging to measure polar ice conditions. This project combines science, technology and storytelling to create robust datasets while engaging the public in polar research. We are collaborating with founder Joe Muise to deliver high-quality scientific outcomes.

Citizen Science

Excursions

Although the ship is fun, the real enjoyment comes from the many shore excursions that are available. Depending on weather conditions, it may be possible for multiple landings, taking a look at everything from rock formations and ancient ruins to cute groups of penguins. We know time is of the essence in these wild locations, so the Greg Mortimer has been designed to carry 15 Zodiacs, which means you can maximise your time on shore.

From four dedicated sea level launching platforms, transfers are quicker, safer and enable you to get closer to the action for a longer period of time. Just remember to charge your camera before you step onto the Zodiac!

Excursions

Hydraulic Viewing Platforms

Although there is no doubt that you’ll love the aesthetics of the Greg Mortimer, we are all here to admire the spectacular landscape and spot the elusive wildlife in their natural habitat. To ensure you get the best views possible, the new ship features unique viewing platforms, custom-built for the Greg Mortimer.

Accessed from Deck 5, the two platforms fold out hydraulically for unobstructed views of passing marine life and seabirds – make sure your camera is locked and loaded!

Hydraulic Viewing Platforms

Zodiac Launching Platform

Zodiacs are a vital part of getting up close and personal on your adventure – sneaking into areas that the Greg Mortimer can’t reach. On this new ship, there are specially designed launching platforms that enables us to load Zodiacs easily and quickly, allowing you to spend more time exploring on the two to three daily landings.

There are 15 Zodiacs that are boarded from either side of Deck 3 (sea level), perfect for when there is a group of fluffy cute penguin chicks that we need a photo of! 

Zodiac Launching Platform

Custom-Built Activity Platform

Regardless of your destination, we offer a number of additional activities to allow you to see more of the environment. From kayaking and diving to climbing and ski touring, it’s these optional activities that often leave the biggest impression on your trip as a whole. Onboard the Greg Mortimer, there is a spacious prep and loading platform for these activities and more – designed in consultation with our expert activity guides.

Custom-Built Activity Platform

Lecture Lounge

On all our expeditions, there are experts who lead presentations in the spacious lecture room so you can understand the region a little better. These often include topics as broad as history and culture to biology and climate change, these presentations aim to educate and entertain.

Lecture Lounge

Mudroom

No need to take your wet expedition gear back to your cabin to dry. Keep your cabin warm and cosy by leaving your outer jackets and pants in the mudroom.

The mudroom is your launchpad for all shore excursions and activities. Here, you will have access to a locker when you can hang your gear up to dry, and store your boots between excursions.

Mudroom
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Entertainment

Observation Points

Let’s face it – you don’t want windowless rooms when travelling around some of the most beautiful locations around the world. This is why the Greg Mortimer is designed with plenty of dedicated observation spaces – ideal for keen bird spotters, wildlife watchers and those wanting to watch the scenery go past.

From the indoor 180-degree lounge and outdoor 360-degree open deck, both on deck 8, to the 270-degree open sundeck on level 7, there are plenty of observation points to share around the ship! If these are full, then you can take up a spot on one of the two hydraulic viewing platforms on deck 5.

Observation Points

Bars and Lounges

Communal meeting areas have always played a major role in fostering the warm camaraderie on board our ships. They are the heart of the expedition, where people meet to share tales from the day, swap photos, keep an eye out for wildlife and watch the sun go down.

The bars and lounges on board are refined yet inviting places to gather, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning views, and of course friendly bartenders to shoot the breeze with.

Bars and Lounges

Library & Multimedia Centre

With floor-to-ceiling windows, the library is a peaceful sanctuary where you can find non-fiction books to read up on the day’s destinations, plug in and organise your photos or play board games with newfound friends.Choose from our range of informative nonfiction titles, wildlife guidebooks, travel journals, novels and a selection of children’s books and board games.

Choose from our range of informative nonfiction titles, wildlife guidebooks, travel journals, novels and a selection of children’s books and board games.

Wildlife guides, books and binoculars can also be found on the observation lounge on deck 7.

Library & Multimedia Centre

Observation Lounge

Wildlife guides, books and binoculars can also be found on the observation lounge on deck 7, the perfect place to relax and watch the incredible landscapes pass by, or spot unique polar wildlife. 

Observation Lounge
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Health & Fitness

Wellness Centre

You are welcome to visit the wellness centre during your voyage. 

Wellness Centre

Gym

The Greg Mortimer offers a range of health and well-being facilities such as the onboard gym.

Gym

Jacuzzi

There are also two jacuzzis on the top outside deck with amazing views of the world outside.

Jacuzzi

Sauna

Visit our sauna (which we highly recommend after the polar plunge!) or book a massage (additional cost applies).

Sauna
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Younger Travellers

There are no dedicated children’s facilities onboard the Greg Mortimer.

About the Ship

Purpose-built for expeditions to the most remote places on earth.

We drew on centuries of collective experience to map out the Greg Mortimer: purpose-built for expeditions to the wildest and most remote places on earth.

Greg mortimer

Greg mortimer Information

Launched 2019
Length 343 ft (104m)
Guest Capacity 130
Cabins 76
Crew Members 74

Deck Plans

Deck 3
Deck 4
Deck 5
Deck 6
Deck 7
Deck 8
Deck 3

  • Change Room/Mudroom 
  • Zodiac access points
  • Activity Launching Platforms
  • Medical Centre
  • Elevator
  • Aurora Stateroom Triple 
  • Aurora Stateroom Twin

Deck 4

  • Elevator
  • Main entrance
  • Expedition desk
  • Captain’s Suite
  • Balcony Staterooms (A, B, C)
  • Balcony Stateroom Superior

Deck 5

  • Elevator
  • Lecture room & lounge
  • Assembly Station
  • Reception
  • Ship Shop
  • Bars
  • Dining Room
  • Optional Private Dining Room
  • Viewing Platforms
  • Hydraulic viewing platforms

Deck 6

  • Elevator
  • Balcony Stateroom (A, B, C)
  • Balcony Stateroom Superior

Deck 7
  • Elevator
  • Bridge
  • Observation decks
  • Library
  • Gym
  • Wellness Centre / Sauna
  • Sun Deck
  • GeoDomes
  • Junior Suites
Deck 8

  • Observation decks
  • Observation Lounge
  • Top Deck
  • Bars
  • Jacuzzis
  • Elevator

Deck 3
Deck 3

  • Change Room/Mudroom 
  • Zodiac access points
  • Activity Launching Platforms
  • Medical Centre
  • Elevator
  • Aurora Stateroom Triple 
  • Aurora Stateroom Twin

Deck 4

  • Elevator
  • Main entrance
  • Expedition desk
  • Captain’s Suite
  • Balcony Staterooms (A, B, C)
  • Balcony Stateroom Superior

Deck 5

  • Elevator
  • Lecture room & lounge
  • Assembly Station
  • Reception
  • Ship Shop
  • Bars
  • Dining Room
  • Optional Private Dining Room
  • Viewing Platforms
  • Hydraulic viewing platforms

Deck 6

  • Elevator
  • Balcony Stateroom (A, B, C)
  • Balcony Stateroom Superior

Deck 7
  • Elevator
  • Bridge
  • Observation decks
  • Library
  • Gym
  • Wellness Centre / Sauna
  • Sun Deck
  • GeoDomes
  • Junior Suites
Deck 8

  • Observation decks
  • Observation Lounge
  • Top Deck
  • Bars
  • Jacuzzis
  • Elevator

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