Greg Mortimer: Arctic Discovery

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This voyage combines remote wilderness with remote urbanity giving you a genuine glimpse of life in the Arctic. Kayak in small bays witnessing calving glaciers, marvel at sculpted icebergs, the world's largest fjord, volcanoes, polar bears, reindeer, musk ox and Inuit communities. This expedition will leave you with spectacular photos and a lifetime of stories to share!

Overview
Itinerary
Dates
Accommodation
Inclusions

Itinerary Highlights
- Look out for polar bears hunting seals
- Visit the world's largest fjord system, Scoresbysund
- Zodiac cruise the intricate maze of Trollfjord, Norway
- Explore picturesque Norway's Lofoten Islands
- Visit remote and volcanic Jan Mayen island
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Embark ship in Spitsbergen
- Day 2-3: Spitsbergen's northwest coast
- Day 4-8: East Greenland National Park
- Days 9-11: East Greenland
- Days 12-15: Greenland & Jan Mayen
- Days 16-20: Norwegian Coastline
- Day 21: Disembark in Bergen
Day 1: Embark ship in Spitsbergen

Enjoy a town tour of Longyearbyen before embarking the Greg Mortimer.

Day 2-3: Spitsbergen's northwest coast

Set sail for Spitsbergen's north-west, where possible landings may inlcude 14th July Glacier, Smeerenburg and Hamiltonbukta.
Day 4-8: East Greenland National Park

Push through pack ice as we cross the Greenland Sea towards East Greenland National Park. We make several landings a day, with possible landings including Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord, Kap Humboldt and King Oscar Fjord.

Days 9-11: East Greenland

Sail south down Greenland's eastern coastline, we enter Scoresbysund, the largest fjord system in the world. Possible landings here include Rode Island, Ittoqqortoormiit and Hare Fjord.

Days 12-15: Greenland & Jan Mayen

Enjoy some final landings in Greenland, possibly including Blosseville Coast and Romer Fjord before crossing the Greenland Sea to Jan Mayen. We attempt to land on this remote, mist-shrouded, and rarely-visited volcanic island - the northernmost island on the mid-Atlantic rift.

Days 16-20: Norwegian Coastline

Marvel at Lofoten Islands' towering mountain scenery during landings including Trollfjord before sailing south and crossing the Arctic Circle. Weather permitting, cruise around Runde Island, Norway's largest bird sanctuary. Perhaps visit Sor-Gjaelingan, a beautifully preserved fishing village, and Lysefjord.

Day 21: Disembark in Bergen
Disembark in Bergen, Norway's second-largest city, which was founded more than 900 years ago and has roots to the Viking Age.
Departs - selected dates (listed below)
Ship Cabins: Greg Mortimer
Aurora Stateroom
- Located on deck 3
- Room size: 23.2m²
- Twin or double bed
- Private en-suite bathroom
- Porthole window
- Desk area
- Closet space
- Sofa bed (can sleep 3rd passenger in select cabins)
- Room-controlled thermostat
- Safe for storing valuables
- 42" flat-screen TV
Balcony Stateroom
- Located on deck 4, 6 and 7
- Room size: 16.5-20.7m²
- Private balcony
- Twin or double bed
- Private en-suite bathroom
- Floor to ceiling window
- Desk area
- Closet space
- Room-controlled thermostat
- Safe for storing valuables
- 42" flat-screen TV
Balcony Suite
- Located on deck 4
- Room size: 25.4-26.1m²
- Private balcony
- Twin or double bed
- Private en-suite bathroom
- Full size window
- Desk area
- Closet space
- Room-controlled thermostat
- Safe for storing valuables
- 42" flat-screen TV
Junior Suite
Located on deck 7

Room size: 30.1m²
Private balcony

Twin or double bed
Private en-suite bathroom

Separate lounge area

Full size window

Desk area
Closet space
Room-controlled thermostat
Safe for storing valuables
42" flat-screen TV
Captain's Suite
Located on deck 4

Room size: 35.9m²
Private balcony

Twin or double bed
Private en-suite bathroom

Separate lounge area

Full size window

Desk area
Closet space
Room-controlled thermostat
Safe for storing valuables
42" flat-screen TV
Ship Deck Plan
Ship Specifications
As a modern and custom-designed ship, the Greg Mortimer is at the cutting edge of nautical technology. Robust, powerful and built with our guests in mind, this ship marks a significant investment in our fleet's capabilities. From the European Arctic to the depths of Antarctica, and other far-flung destinations in-between, the Greg Mortimer will make your journey a breeze!
Designed by Norwegian Designer ULSTEIN and included their exclusive concept of an X-BOW inverted design

Hydraulic viewing platforms on Deck 5

15 Zodiacs on-board

Maximum passenger capacity: 120
What's included?
- On-board accommodation
- Activities/shore excursions as specified
- Lectures and presentations by expedition leaders and naturalist staff
- All meals during the voyage
- Beer and wine during dinner
- Welcome and farewell cocktails
- Expedition parka for you to keep
- Use of waterproof boots
- Departure airport transfer
- Port taxes and landing fees
What's not included?
- International and internal airfares
- Airport arrival/departure taxes or reciprocity fees, visa fees where applicable
- Travel insurance
- Optional sea kayaking - AU$1400 per person
- Gratuities
- Any items not mentioned as included