Enjoy a guided group tour of Longyearbyen, Svalbard's capital, before boarding the Greg Mortimer to sail north and perhaps Zodiac cruise Lilliehöökbreen glacier fronts.
Day 1/2 - Longyearbyen; Embarkation Day
Enjoy a guided group tour of Longyearbyen, Svalbard's capital, before boarding the Greg Mortimer to sail north and perhaps Zodiac cruise Lilliehöökbreen glacier fronts.
Day 3/6 - Northwest Spitsbergen
Explore the northwest’s glorious Magdalenefjörden, whaling history of Smeerenburg, guillemots and walrus in Hamiltonbukta and much more.
Day 7/10 - Spitsbergen
Sail north past Moffen Island (walrus) into pack ice where we may spot polar bears, before turning south through Hinlopen Strait then southwest coast.
Day 11/12 - Spitsbergen
Retrace route with fresh Spitsbergen landings. Back in Longyearbyen, enjoy a dog sledding or Arctic fishing, before continuing to Franz Josef Land in the evening.
Day 13/20 - Franz Josef Land
Sail across Barents Sea to explore central islands of Franz Josef Land.
Day 21/24 - Franz Josef Land
Rarely attempted landings in Franz Josef Land’s easternmost islands before returning to Zodiac cruise and walk on Svalbard’s northwest coast.
Day 25 - Longyearbyen; Disembarkation
Arrive in Longyearbyen in the morning, bid new friends goodbye and transfer to airport for onward flights and adventures. Itinerary and map are a guide only. Itinerary is subject to ice and weather conditions.
Please consider that our voyages are expeditionary in nature. This means, that there are no concrete itineraries, your captain and expedition leader will utilise their vast experience to chart the best course for your expedition depending on the climatic and environmental conditions. Mentioned highlights and wildlife cannot be guaranteed.
One of the most exhilarating ways to experience Antarctica and the Arctic.
The experience of sea kayaking in the humbling wilderness of Antarctica or the European Arctic is guaranteed to stir your soul. Paddle between brash ice and icebergs of all shapes and sizes, skim past penguin rookeries or under soaring bird cliffs, or drift quietly as you watch wildlife unobtrusively, absorbing the majestic scenery.
Discover the underwater world of Antarctica and the Arctic!
Witness wildlife and scenery unlike any other place on earth. Through crystal clear waters you'll discover the amazing mobility and speed of penguins entering and exiting from the ice, marvel at beautifully sculpted icebergs below the water and witness marine life such as crustaceans, isopods, starfish and nudibranchs!
To participate in our polar diving activity, all divers must be a trained, certified scuba divers with proof of certification beyond entry level, i.e. Advanced Diver certification or equivalent rating issued by a recognised scuba training organisation.
In addition to this, it is extremely important that adequate training and experience is gained in dry-suit diving, and in the use of other new and unfamiliar equipment to be used in polar waters. To ensure your safety and enjoyment and to avoid any unnecessary problems on the trip, recent diving experience and proof of a minimum of 20 logged dives using a dry-suit is required prior to joining the voyage.
To many people, the polar bear is the Arctic. The sight of such an impressive silky white bear wandering the frozen Arctic seas in search of seals symbolizes the cold, isolated nature of the Arctic so well. Polar bears are marine mammals because they spend so much of their lives away from land. In the high Arctic where there is always some sea ice to travel on, polar bears range over ice floes in the pack ice hunting seals all summer. In some areas (e.g. southern Hudson Bay, southern Svalbard) they are simply forced to come ashore. Polar bears rarely venture inland.
Complimentary expedition gear: backpack and water bottle on every voyage, Haglöfs parka for polar expeditions
GREG MORTIMER
The Greg Mortimer, named after the Australian adventurer and Polar tourism pioneer (Greg Mortimer OAM), this unique vessel utilises some of the latest advancements in naval design & technology to revolutionise the small ship expedition cruising experience. The X-BOW makes sailing smoother and faster while protecting the vulnerable environments visited using a virtual anchoring system. Shore excursions are made easier, with four sea-level Zodiac loading decks & a specially-crafted activity platform, designed in close consultation with our world-renowned expedition & activity leaders. Unlike many new ships, the Greg Mortimer is not striving for absolute luxury. It will of course, be brand new, modern and comfortable in every way, but will stay true to a relaxed, comfortable and homely style of travel, purely focused on the expedition and destination. Ship Features: - Highly qualified and experienced expedition team and international crew - X-BOW® hull, designed to offer faster and more comfortable travel enabling the ship to pierce through waves and maintain speed of travel, lower fuel consumption and reduced air pollution emissions - All cabins feature twin or king bedding configuration and private bathroom. 80% of cabins include a private balcony. 60% of cabins can accommodate a third person - Purpose-built activities preparation areas including four Zodiac launching platforms for fast and safe transition off the ship as you embark on multiple daily excursions - Observation lounge and viewing platforms offer spectacular panoramic views of scenery and wildlife. - State-of-the-art lecture theatre, two hot tubs/plunge pools, art room, library, gym, wellness centre and more!
Luxury star rating: | 4 |
Guests #: | 120 |
Crew #: | 62 |
Ice Class: | 1A |
Speed: | 12 |
Refurbished: |
Year built: | 2019 |
Length: | 104m |
Width: | 18 |
Draft: | 5 |
Tonnage: | 7400 |
Registry: | Bahamas |
Elec Outlets: | 220V 2 Round plug |
We understand that the trip of a lifetime takes planning, so we make the financial commitments easy to manage.