Enjoy a town tour of Longyearbyen. Embark the Greg Mortimer and explore Spitsbergen’s north-west. Possible landings include 14th July Glacier, Smeerenburg, Hamiltonbukta.
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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, world’s largest fjord, volcanoes, polar bears, reindeer, musk oxen and Inuit communities. This expedition will leave you with spectacular photos and a lifetime of stories to share. Highlights - Look out for polar bears hunting seals - Visit the world’s largest fjord system, Scoresbysund - Kayak through brash ice near calving glaciers* - Zodiac cruise intricate maze of Trollfjord, Norway - Explore picturesque Norway's Lofoten Islands *surcharge applies
Day 1/3 - Longyearbyen; Embarkation Day
Enjoy a town tour of Longyearbyen. Embark the Greg Mortimer and explore Spitsbergen’s north-west. Possible landings include 14th July Glacier, Smeerenburg, Hamiltonbukta.
Day 4/8 - At sea
Greenland Sea crossing, pack ice, East Greenland National Park. Possible landings: Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord, Kap Humboldt, King Oscar Fjord.
Day 9/11 - East Greenland
East Greenland and Scoresbysund. Possible landings: Røde Island, Ittoqqortoormiit, Hare Fjord.
Day 12/15 - Jan Mayen island
Blosseville Coast, Rømer Fjord, cross Greenland Sea to Jan Mayen island where we attempt to land on this remote, mist-shrouded, and rarely visited volcanic island – the northernmost island on the mid-Atlantic rift.
Day 16/18 - Norway’s finest scenery
Explore Lofoten Islands and Trollfjord. Marvel at the towering mountains in the Lofoten Islands and enjoy some of Norway’s finest scenery.
Day 19/20 - Norway coast
Sail south, crossing the Arctic Circle. Weather permitting, Zodiac cruise around Runde Island, Norway's largest bird sanctuary. Perhaps visit Sør-Gjæslingan a beautifully preserved fishing village, and Lysefjord.
Day 21 - Bergen; Disembarkation
Disembark in Bergen, Norway’s second largest city, which was founded more than 900 years ago and has roots to the Viking Age. 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.
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.
Sailing deep into Scoresby Sund, towering mountains and unforgettable landscape make for a dramatic couple of days. However, it is icebergs on a grand scale that are sure to impress us the most. Scoresby Sund icebergs are often some of the most dramatic and intricately shaped, set against Greenland’s incredible mountains, there are few landscapes like this!
Norway’s profound natural beauty, is difficult to look past as one of the best coastlines in the world to explore from sea. Incredibly diverse geologically, Norway’s coastline is simply one of the most beautiful in the world, picture perfect coastal villages, incredible rock formations, a jagged coastline where fjords penetrate deeply into the country's interior, teeming wildlife and the opportunity to see the Northern Lights in all their magnificence from late August. On top of Norway’s natural beauty is of course their primeval history.
On board you will be provided with expedition boots and a highquality wind and waterproof expedition jacket
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.
