Aurora Expeditions drew on centuries of collective experience to map out the Greg Mortimer: purpose-built for expeditions to the most remote places on earth.
The first passenger ship to feature the revolutionary Ulstein X-BOW, this allows the ship to cross oceans more comfortably and efficiently, and with expansive observation decks to bring you closer to the environment, inviting communal areas and unsurpassed environmental credentials, the Greg Mortimer offers the perfect base camp for adventures at the outer limits of human exploration.
Accommodating an average of 132 expeditioners per voyage within 76 cozy, comfortable cabins - all cabins have a view of the ocean and 85% of cabins have their own balcony. The ship also features a modern lecture lounge, multiple observation areas, zodiac launching platforms, a restaurant serving excellent meals, a gym and wellness center, jacuzzis, a mudroom, and many other amenities. The Greg Mortimer has redefined expedition cruising for the future.
Greg Mortimer Dining, Bars & Lounges
One of the most important parts of any expedition is the food! Whatever adventures the day holds, you will be fuelled with hearty meals and delicious morning/afternoon teas cooked by the onboard chefs.
- The Dining Room: Meals are a great time to soak up the expedition camaraderie in the open seating dining area. Share stories with your fellow travelers and ask the expedition team questions that may have come up during the day.
- Captain's Welcome and Farewell drinks: Aurora invites you to join your captain and expedition team for drinks, with complimentary beverages and cocktail appetizers, followed by a 3-course meal.
- Top Deck BBQ Area: Tea, coffee and snacks are available 24 hours a day, and the 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.
- Elephant Island Bar: The Elephant Island Bar serves wines, beers, cocktails, and Champagne and is the central hub of the ship's social scene. With a daily happy hour, it is in the bars that you will find plenty of opportunities to mingle.
Greg Mortimer Ashore Activities
Aurora offers a range of add-on adventure activities and the Greg Mortimer is designed to support these activities, making the transition from ship to sea or shore as smooth as possible. Aurora built spacious activity preparation areas and loading platforms in consultation with expert activity guides.
- Photography
- Camping
- Sea Kayaking
- Snowshoeing
- Ski/Snownoard Touring
- Scuba Diving
- Snorkelling
- Shackleton's Crossing
- Trekking & Climbing
- Rock Climbing
- Paddleboarding
- Paddling
Greg Mortimer Onboard Activities
Communal meeting areas have always played a major role in fostering the warm camaraderie on board the ship. 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.
- Hydraulic Viewing Platforms: In addition to onboard observation areas, the Greg Mortimer features unique hydraulic viewing platforms, which fold out for unobstructed views of passing marine life and seabirds.
- Observation Lounge: The panoramic observation lounges mean that you can enjoy sweeping views whilst sitting inside with a cup of coffee or tea in hand. Enjoy a selection of wildlife guidebooks available to read or borrow the binoculars and keep an eye out for whales!
- Lecture Theatre & Lounge: The knowledge of the experts is second to none, with specialists in the fields of glaciology, biology, geology, birding, local culture, history, photography, science, and more joining the expeditions. With an expedition team-to-passenger ratio of 1:8, you will always find someone on hand to guide you and enrich your experience - whatever your area of interest!
- Library: 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 organize your photos or play board games with newfound friends. Choose from the range of informative nonfiction titles, wildlife guidebooks, travel journals, novels, and a selection of children's books and board games.
- Activity Launching Platform: Greg Mortimer offers a range of add-on adventure activities from kayaking and diving to climbing and ski touring and is designed to support these activities, making the transition from ship to sea or shore as smooth as possible. They built spacious activity preparation areas and loading platforms in consultation with expert activity guides.
Greg Mortimer Wellness & Spa
In between landings, enjoy complimentary access to the gym. Or relax in the sauna or one of two jacuzzis, which offer stunning views of the world outside.
- Jacuzzis & Sun Deck: There are two jacuzzis on the top outside deck which offer amazing views of the world outside.
- Gym & Sauna: During your voyage, enjoy complimentary access to the gym or visit the sauna, which Aurora highly recommends after the Polar Plunge!
Greg Mortimer Staterooms
From cabins featuring portholes, with private en-suites close to the mudroom and loading platforms and staterooms featuring French balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows, en-suite bathrooms, and a comfortable desk area, to cabins that are more economical, but fitted with all the necessities and comfortable for up to 2 people, Aurora offers a range of staterooms designed for all types of travelers.
- Aurora Stateroom Triple Share: There are six Aurora Stateroom Triple cabins featuring portholes, all with private en-suites. Located on Deck 3, they're close to the mudroom and loading platforms.
- Aurora Stateroom Twin Share: The Greg Mortimer features eight Aurora Stateroom Twin cabins featuring portholes, all with private en-suites. Located on Deck 3, they're close to the mudroom and loading platforms, perfect for adventurers who are looking for a comfortable base that's close to the action.
- Balcony Stateroom Category C: The 14 Balcony Stateroom - C cabins are the most economical, fitted with all the necessities, and comfortable for up to 2 people. These cabins are scattered throughout Deck 4 and 6.
- Balcony Stateroom Category B: The 21 Balcony Stateroom - B Cabins are the standard cabin, many fitted with interconnecting features making them great for families or groups. These cabins are located at the fore and aft of Deck 4 and 6.
- Balcony Stateroom Category A: The 23 Balcony Stateroom - A cabins are the premium cabin, and the most abundant on board. These cabins are located in preferred positions on Deck 4 and 6 which provides easy access between Decks via the internal stairs or elevator.
- Balcony Stateroom Superior: Located on Deck 4 and 6, the Staterooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, en-suite bathrooms, and a comfortable desk area. Some of these rooms are equipped with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms.
- Junior Suite: The four Junior Suites take in some impressive scenery from their vantage points on Deck 7. When you aren't enjoying a landing, you can relax in the suites' separate lounge area, or just watch the world float by from the private balcony.
- Captain's Suite: The largest of all the rooms, the singular Captain's Suite will take you to the polar regions in ultimate style and comfort. Complete with a large lounge area, balcony, walk-in wardrobe, and en-suite, you'll need to get in early to secure this suite.
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