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Antarctic expedition cruises, Antarctica
Greg Mortimer
A sturdy, purpose-built expedition vessel
Experience the majestic beauty of Antarctica
This is a sturdy, purpose-built expedition vessel designed in consultation with expedition experts who have over 25 years of experience in navigating the harsh arctic conditions. Accommodating up to 120 passengers per voyage, with comfortable and elegant interiors, it provides the perfect sanctuary from the severe conditions outside.
Yet, as severe as they may be, the landscape of the Antarctica floating by always provides awe inspiring scenery which can be observed from the ship’s custom-built hydraulic viewing platforms which fold out for uninterrupted panoramas and wildlife spotting.
The ship holds 15 zodiac boats for getting up close to the best that nature offers, from icebergs to glaciers and arctic wildlife.
Built with a Rolls Royce stabilising system with other state of the art technologies, you can expect the smoothest and safest of ventures. What’s more, the ship’s technology ensures a reduction in emissions, fuel consumption and damage on the surrounding environment.
The superbly spacious and exquisitely decorated cabins offer the epitome of serenity, as you wake to the sight of icebergs floating past your floor to ceiling windows from the warmth of your bed.
All cabins have private bathrooms, ample space and daily cabin service. The majority of staterooms boast private balconies allowing you to breathe in the crisp outside air entirely undisturbed.
Be sure to head to the 180-degree panoramic lounge and 360-degree open deck for more sightseeing or check in with the captain as he navigates the waters for the captain’s cabin on The Greg Mortimer has a fascinating open-door policy to give passengers insight into the inners workings of their spellbinding voyage.
The impact of your stay:
- Your support extends to impactful initiatives such as their partnership with Upschool, an Australian start-up education platform. Through this collaboration, they contribute to global access to climate change education by providing free courses and resources for children and teachers worldwide.
- As a guest aboard the ship, your journey extends beyond exploration to meaningful engagement in environmental stewardship. They collaborate closely with the Polar Citizen Science Collective (NGO) to deliver an onboard citizen science programme. Through this initiative, guests actively participate in projects such as Happy Whale, eBird, the Big Microplastic Survey, the Globe Program, Eye Sea, Fjord Phyto, Phytoplankton and iNaturalist.
- By choosing the Greg Mortimer, you help support their partnership with Eyesea. The Greg Mortimer is the first passenger vessel to test their cutting-edge marine pollution mapping technology, now available to and promoted among passengers. These efforts contribute crucial data to global scientific endeavors, helping to address pertinent environmental questions in the regions they visit.
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