Greg Mortimer

A new standard

With creature comforts and high quality facilities like the Wellness Centre (featuring gym equipment, sauna and spa with massage therapist), a well-stocked library, a lecture theatre, restaurant and multimedia room, the Greg Mortimer sets a new standard for modern expedition vessels. There are also two lounge/bars with floor to ceiling windows, and plenty of outside deck space.

Other innovative features of the ship include two unique hydraulic observation platforms, which fold out for unobstructed views. There are four sea-level Zodiac launching platforms, designed for speedy embarkation to help maximise time ashore. And a separate activity launch platform has been carefully designed to provide plenty of space for kayakers, divers, skiers and climbers to prepare equipment and make their way off the ship.

Responsible travel

Operated by AE Expeditions, a certified B Corporation, the Greg Mortimer embodies a commitment to drive meaningful environmental and social change. By travelling aboard the Greg Mortimer, you become part of these efforts to protect our planet.

As a B Corp, AE Expeditions upholds rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. In 2021, the company became Carbon Neutral certified and supports conservation initiatives such as native forest protection in Tasmania.

Through its Ocean Regeneration initiative, AE Expeditions helps restore marine ecosystems by funding the planting of one unit of marine life and the removal of one kilogram of ocean-bound waste for every passenger.

Partnerships with SeaTrees, Veritree, and CleanHub support projects including kelp forest restoration in Canada and Portugal, seagrass meadow recovery in Spain, and coral restoration in Indonesia and Costa Rica.

Anchored in sustainability

Environmentally friendly virtual anchoring technology uses GPS and advanced steering systems to hold position without deploying a traditional anchor, helping protect delicate sea floors from disturbance.

In addition, the Greg Mortimer is designed to minimise its environmental impact, with reduced emissions to air and water, lower energy consumption, high fuel efficiency, minimized light pollution to protect wildlife, and reduced on-board plastic use.

Citizen Science

Get involved in Citizen Science projects both on and off the vessel, contributing to vital research in the remote Polar regions.

Take part in data collection activities such as seabird surveys, phytoplankton studies, whale tracking, and weather mapping.

These engaging, hands-on projects offer fun opportunities to collaborate, with support from your onboard Citizen Science Coordinator throughout your voyage.