Greg Mortimer

• The Greg Mortimer is a state-of-the-art expedition ship that takes 132 guests per voyage for an intimate experience.
• Purpose-built for expedition cruising, it is the first to feature the latest X-bow design, which reduces movement in rough seas and improves fuel efficiency.
• The small ship offers excellent comfort, spacious cabins and a premium expedition experience.

Why Choose Greg Mortimer

The Greg Mortimer is the perfect choice for travellers looking for a small expedition ship with a great expedition team. Expedition cruises on Greg Mortimer focus on maximising time off the ship exploring. The ship offers a wide variety of optional activities, such as sea kayaking and polar diving (previous experience is required).

With just 132 guests per voyage, the ship feels uncrowded and offers an intimacy lacking on larger ships. The small group size makes joining Zodiac cruises a breeze, with the ship’s four embarkation points.

The Greg Mortimer has an Ice Class 1A and Polar Code 6 rating, which ensures safe and efficient navigation in the polar regions.

The Greg Mortimer is the first passenger ship to feature the patented X-BOW® icebreaker hull, a design that sets it apart from other expedition ships. This design allows the Greg Mortimer to cross oceans more efficiently and comfortably and enables it to operate year-round in polar environments.

Two retractable unique hydraulic viewing platforms provide unobstructed views of passing marine life and seabirds. These platforms are a unique feature to the ship and offer great viewing angles for photography and wildlife.

Dining on Greg Mortimer

The ship’s dining area is designed for open seating, encouraging guest interaction. In our experience, the food on Greg Mortimer is highly rated with consistently positive feedback.

Guests can choose from two different dining options. The main restaurant, with seating for all guests, serves hearty buffet meals for breakfast and lunch and an à la carte dinner menu. There is also the option to dine at the Tuscan Grill, a new reservations-required concept restaurant that adds a second dining option.

Our onboard chefs take pride in serving delicious, sustainable meals that cater to various dietary needs. From hearty breakfasts to elegant dinners, every meal is carefully crafted to provide the energy and nourishment needed for a day of exploring.

Whether you’re a foodie or just looking for a unique dining experience, the Greg Mortimer caters to all tastes.

Cabins On Greg Mortimer

The Greg Mortimer has 79 cabins that can accommodate up to 132 guests. All cabins have ocean views and 85% feature private balconies.

The ship offers a range of balcony stateroom options, including Category C Balcony Staterooms, Category B Balcony Staterooms, Category A Balcony Staterooms, Superior Balcony Staterooms, and Junior Suites.

Each balcony stateroom features a private balcony, private en-suite, and comfortable amenities.

The ship also offers triple staterooms, twin staterooms, and Captain’s Suites, each with unique features and amenities.

You can have your solo cabin or share it with another traveller for solo travellers.

Onboard Experience

Greg Mortimer has all the creature comforts of a larger ship. It features a modern lecture lounge, comfortable bar areas and lounges, a 180-degree indoor observation deck, outdoor viewing areas, a gymnasium, a sauna, and a spa. The gym lets guests maintain fitness routines with weight machines, spin bikes, and treadmills.

The Greg Mortimer features multiple observation decks designed for wildlife watching and scenic views, which are perfect for wildlife watching and photography.

The Greg Mortimer offers a wellness centre with a gym, spa, and two outdoor Jacuzzis for relaxation. The Wellness centre offers relaxing treatments which are perfect for relaxing after a day spent exploring the polar regions.

The Greg Mortimer features an educational lecture theatre that offers presentations on various topics related to the polar regions. The social areas focus on comfort, and there are many opportunities to take in the views.

The Greg Mortimer has a library with floor-to-ceiling windows, offering a selection of books and relaxing space. The ship’s library is a peaceful sanctuary where you can relax, read, organise photos, or play board games with newfound friends.

The cabins’ proximity to the mudroom and loading platforms on Deck 3 ensures easy access to outdoor activities and excursions. Spacious activity preparation areas and loading platforms also ensure an efficient boarding process for shore landings and Zodiac excursions.

Throughout the ship there are Water bottle refill stations to help conserve and keep guest hydrated. The ship features a medical clinic that is fully equipped for use in remote areas.

Activities & Excursions

All cruises include shore hikes, small craft explorations, and photography as expected activities.

The Greg Mortimer has an outstanding team of world-class polar guides who take guests exploring on a daily basis. It is also equipped with 15 Zodiacs for off-vessel explorations.

The ship includes dedicated sea-level launching platforms that provide easy access to the Zodiacs. Four Zodiac loading docks ensure the efficient process of joining a Zodiac cruise.

The mudroom serves as the launchpad for all shore excursions and activities. The activity preparation area is spacious and loading platforms were designed to make access to Zodiacs easy. Rapid drying areas are available for dry suits and wetsuits between water excursions.

The expedition leader and team are dedicated to providing an adventurous and immersive experience exploring the polar regions. The onboard guide team offer educational insights on topics such as history, culture, biology, wildlife, and climate.

The ship offers many optional activities, including sea kayaking, camping, snowshoeing, ski touring, scuba diving, snorkelling, stand-up paddle boarding, or alpine trekking and climbing.

The ship’s modern lecture lounge, equipped with the latest technology, is the perfect place for lectures and briefings.

Greg Mortimer Destinations

Greg Mortimer offers expedition cruises to the polar regions, including Antarctica, South Georgia, Svalbard, Greenland, and the Northwest Passage.

The Greg Mortimer offers polar cruise itineraries between 9 and 24 days.

Sustainability

The Greg Mortimer is one of the lowest-polluting marine engines in the world due to its high fuel efficiency and streamlined design, which deliver an 80% reduction in emissions compared to Tier 1 engines.

The streamlined Ulstein X-BOW design enhances sustainability by enabling the ship to cut through waves more efficiently and comfortably, reducing fuel consumption.

The ship holds its position using virtual anchoring, a combination of GPS, steering technology, propellers, and thrusters, protecting the sea floor and minimising damage caused by conventional anchors.

The ship employs the latest industry-leading safety technology to ensure safe expeditions to the Antarctic Circle and beyond. The ship holds BV class and is compliant with the latest SOLAS requirements.