HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore
Spitsbergen's stunning northwest coast
- Aim
for 80° North alert for polar bears!
- Zodiac
cruise beneath buzzing seabird high cliffs
- Explore
North East Greenland National Park
- Scoresby
Sund, the world's largest fjord system
- Inuit
communities share their Arctic lifestyle
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD
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| Start Date | End Date | Stateroom Triple | Stateroom Twin | Balcony Stateroom C | Balcony Stateroom B | Balcony Stateroom A | Balcony Suite | Junior Suite | Captain's Suite |
|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | Aug 05, 2025 | 9,895 | 10,795 | 11,095 | 11,695 | 12,495 | 13,695 | 17,195 | 20,395 |
Rates are listed per person in USD
|
| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Stateroom Triple | (Mid-range)
Balcony Stateroom A | (High-end)
Captain's Suite |
|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | Aug 05, 2025 | 9,895 | 12,495 | 20,395 |
ITINERARY
Day
1 – Embark Kirkenes
Arrive
in Kirkenes, Norway and join a pre-arranged half day excursion or
activity prior to boarding the Greg Mortimer late afternoon. Airport
transfers will be included if arriving on preferred flights into
Kirkenes. You'll have time to settle into your cabin before our
important briefings.
Days
2 to 3 – At Sea
Over
the next two days at sea, enjoy informative and entertaining lectures
from our expert expedition team including naturalists and historians
before reaching Svalbard's southeast coast.
Days
4 to 12 – Svalbard Archipelago
Cruise
northwards along the west coast of Spitsbergen. As we sail along the
north coast, we explore rarely visited places in search of the mighty
polar bear.
From
Zodiacs we enjoy magnificent views of sweeping glaciers winding their
way into the sea. We may walk on smooth raised beach terraces to a
superb viewpoint or hike in the mountains on the tundra where
pretty-coloured wildflowers and lichen grow and where reindeer graze.
We
may visit trapper huts of yesteryear where Russians would hunt and
survive the cold harsh winters, all while remaining alert for wandering
polar bears and their cubs. We might come face-to-face with the
formidable pack ice of the Arctic Ocean, keeping our eyes peeled for
walrus. We will listen to the cacophony of sea birds and see them
feeding. If conditions allow, we may push north into the pack ice in
hopes of finding polar bears ranging over the frozen landscape on the
hunt for seals.
Day
13 – Longyearbyen
Stretch
your legs and explore Longyearbyen, gateway to Svalbard. Often, a
Svalbard voyage will start or end here, but on this unique voyage it is
a midway point.
Days
14-16 – Greenland Sea
Relax
while crossing the Greenland Sea to Greenland, photographing seabirds,
searching for pack ice, polar bears and enjoying informative talks.
Days
17-23 – Greenland
We
may visit Kaiser Franz Joseph, Kong Oscar Fjord and aim to reach
Scoresbysund, the world's largest fjord and birthplace of the famous
big Greenland icebergs. We hope to visit the remote Inuit community of
Ittoqqortoormiit. We will keep a sharp eye out for musk ox, arctic hare
and seals and if we are extremely lucky, we may see polar bears or
narwhals.
Day
24 – Denmark Strait
We
continue on with our Arctic adventure and cruise across Denmark Strait
on our way to Iceland. We take time to reflect on our various
experiences, gaze at northern fulmars and black-backed gulls, and spot
dolphins and whales from the ship's bow.
Day
25 – Reykjavik, Iceland
Disembark
the Greg Mortimer in the northern town of Akureyri, then enjoy a scenic
transfer to downtown Reykjavik.
Greg Mortimer (Luxury Expedition, 120-guests)
Capable of negotiating the strongest winds and waves, the Greg Mortimer is built to world-class polar standards. It is designed in close consultation with expedition specialists, taking advantage of Auroras more than 25 years of experience.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Onboard
accommodation during voyage including daily cabin service
- All
meals, snacks, tea and coffee during voyage
- Beer,
house wine and soft drinks with dinner
- Captain's
Welcome and Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house
cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages
- All
shore excursions and Zodiac cruises
- Educational
lectures and guiding services from expedition team
- Free
access to our onboard doctor for consultations relating to
sea-sickness. A standard fee of US $60.00 (reclaimable through your
travel insurance provider) applies for medical consultations not
related to sea-sickness
- A
3-in-1 waterproof polar expedition jacket
- Complimentary
use of muck boots during the voyage
- Comprehensive
pre-departure information
- A
printed photo book produced with photos from your voyage
- Port
surcharges, permits and landing fees
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
- Photography:
FREE
- Kayaking:
USD 1,830 per person
- Climbing:
USD 1,150 per person
- Diving:
USD 1,150 per person
- Snorkelling:
USD 590 per person
- SUP:
USD 500 per person
